From Abu Dhabi to Imola: A2RL Expands Internationally with Historic Autonomous Racing Debut at Iconic Italian Track

IMOLA, Italy, June 30 (Bernama) -- The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League, A2RL, will make its international racing debut on 5 September 2026 in Imola, Italy, bringing up to 5 fully autonomous racecars based on the Dallara Super Formula SF23 to one of the world’s most iconic and demanding racing circuits.

Organized by ASPIRE, the grand challenges arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council, A2RL has quickly evolved from a bold public testbed for AI under extreme race conditions into a competitive racing series. The upcoming Imola race marks a major step in its global expansion, following two breakthrough seasons at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi and opening the championship’s first international chapter before it returns to the UAE capital for the 2026 season finale.