In the first Autonomous Racing League race, the struggle was real

Screenshot: Wes Davis / The Verge The first race of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) took place on the Yas Marina Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Formula 1 track today, and I'm pleased to report that a race both began and ended. But the event was not without strife -- far from it. During qualifying time trials, the driverless Dallara Super Formula racers outfitted with cameras and software seemed to struggle mightily to complete a full lap. During the trials, cars randomly juked: Image: A2RL O...