A2RL (Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League)
Driverless Super Formula cars and autonomous drones racing in Abu Dhabi, with a reported US$2.25 million prize pool. Where to watch, who has won and how teams get in.
A2RL races driverless cars, built on modified Super Formula chassis, with software written by university and research teams, and runs an autonomous drone race with the Drone Champions League. Races are streamed on the league’s YouTube and Twitch channels and its app.
At a glance
| Organiser | ASPIRE, part of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council |
| Since | 2024 per Wikipedia; a2rl.io calls the 2025 race its first |
| Season 2 | Debut at Imola on 5 September 2026; finale at Yas Marina, date not yet announced |
| Recent winners | TUM won the November 2025 grand final. Kinetiz (UAE) won at Imola in 2026 |
| Prize money | US$2.25 million pool for season 2, reported from the organiser’s press release |
| Official site | a2rl.io |
Where to watch
- Live and replays: the A2RL YouTube channel, Twitch and the A2RL app, all linked from a2rl.io. The site does not say which of them carries each race live.
- TV: no broadcaster named on the league’s site.
How to enter
Teams apply through “Apply to compete” on a2rl.io; the league says selected teams get funding and access to the car platform. No fee, eligibility rules or deadline are published.