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TUM Retains A2RL Crown After Red-Flagged Finale at Yas Marina

A near dead-heat Human vs AI showcase underscored how much the autonomous racers have closed the performance gap in a year.

Overview

  • TUM clinched a second straight Autonomous Racing League title in Abu Dhabi, with TII Racing second and Polimove third.
  • A mid‑race stoppage by Constructor left its car on track, Unimore collided while evading, the race was red‑flagged, and Unimore could not continue.
  • In the Human vs AI demonstration, the TUM autonomous car finished less than a second ahead of Daniil Kvyat, with some reports noting the human set the quicker lap.
  • Six teams contested the 20‑lap final after qualifying, while a separate Silver time‑trial event was won by TGM as part of a $2.25 million weekend program.
  • Organisers and teams highlighted clear year‑on‑year technical progress and said data from Season Two will feed development for 2026.