ASPIRE’s Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) revealed its groundbreaking autonomous Super Formula SF23 development car. This event took place near the Yas Marina Circuit, coinciding with the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023. The SF23, a modified racing vehicle, ushers in a new chapter for motorsports, combining traditional racing thrills with advanced technology.
Journalists from renowned automotive and racing publications around the globe attended this reveal, solidifying the car’s role as a forerunner in the motorsport world.
April 2024 will see the first A2RL race at Yas Marina Circuit, featuring ten teams from regions including North America, Europe, the UAE, and Asia. These teams will vie for a $2.25 million prize. Beyond competition, A2RL aims to foster autonomous driving technology development, with potential benefits extending to everyday road car safety.
The series centers on the Super Formula SF23, a creation of motorsport leader Dalarra. Each car in the league will boast cutting-edge sensors, control units, and foundational autonomous capabilities, showcasing the forefront of automotive innovation.
Recently off the test track, the autonomous car displayed at the event exemplified A2RL’s rigorous testing regimen, aimed at enhancing the SF23 platform with sophisticated sensors, control mechanisms, and autonomous software. This optimized platform will be available to all ten teams participating in the A2RL race.
Faisal Al Bannai, Secretary General of the Advanced Technology Research Council, the parent entity of ASPIRE, highlighted the initiative’s significance. He pointed out that A2RL is a key investment toward establishing an autonomous mobility ecosystem in Abu Dhabi. The league aims to demonstrate safe autonomous technology deployment and encourage OEM investments, thereby improving road safety.
Stephane Timpano, CEO at ASPIRE, shared his enthusiasm about presenting the A2RL autonomous racing car to the international media. He emphasized the league’s focus on the technical experts – engineers, scientists, and programmers – responsible for these advanced autonomous racing systems. With A2RL poised to become the largest autonomous racing league globally, it marks a shift from driver-centric to technology-centric motorsport.
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