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Italy’s Formula 1 city of Imola has hosted Europe’s first multi-car race for fully autonomous cars.

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Video. Can AI race like a human? Driverless cars race in Italy's F1 city

Updated: 09/09/2026 - 7:46 GMT+2

The competition is fought largely through programming, simulator sessions and the constant search for a balance between speed and risk.

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