The Stig vs AI One Lap Man vs Machine Shootout

Man vs Machine Its an increasingly relevant conundrum as manufacturers pour billions into autonomous technology but so far the results have all been a bit, well stopstart. However, the new Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (aka A2RL) aims to accelerate AI development through motorsport. And rather than doubling down with EVs, its doing it with good oldfashioned combustionengined race cars. A fleet of Dallarabuilt Super Formulas, no less. Is the tech any good To answer that question, we airfreighted The Stig to the Yas Marina Circuit, and lined up a race (And yes, we realise we might have things a bit mixed up the A2RL race car is programmed by a whole team of people, while our tame racing driver isnt remotely human) Over to Top Gears EditorinChief, Jack Rix, to marshal proceedings Subscribe to Top Gear for more videos: WATCH MORE TOP GEAR: First Looks: First Drives: https