Research
Head-to-Head autonomous racing at the limits of handling in the A2RL challenge
Autonomous racing presents a complex challenge involving multi-agent interactions between vehicles operating at the limit of performance and dynamics. As such, it provides a valuable research and test
- arXiv
- 2602.08571
- Published
- 2026-02-09
- Authors
- Simon Hoffmann, Simon Sagmeister, Tobias Betz, Joscha Bongard, Sascha Büttner, Dominic Ebner, Daniel Esser, Georg Jank, Sven Goblirsch, Alexander Langmann, Maximilian Leitenstern, Levent Ögretmen, Phillip Pitschi, Ann-Kathrin Schwehn, Cornelius Schröder, Marcel Weinmann, Frederik Werner, Boris Lohmann, Johannes Betz, Markus Lienkamp
Authors’ abstract
Autonomous racing presents a complex challenge involving multi-agent interactions between vehicles operating at the limit of performance and dynamics. As such, it provides a valuable research and testing environment for advancing autonomous driving technology and improving road safety. This article presents the algorithms and deployment strategies developed by the TUM Autonomous Motorsport team for the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL). We showcase how our software emulates human driving behavior, pushing the limits of vehicle handling and multi-vehicle interactions to win the A2RL. Finally, we highlight the key enablers of our success and share our most significant learnings.