Autonomous vehicles powered by “AI drivers” that can reach speeds of up to 192mph will be displaying their abilities at the historic Goodwood Festival of Speed later this year.

The world’s fastest autonomous racecar – the Indy Autonomous Challenge – will take on the legendary Hillclimb at Goodwood from July 11 to July 14 next month, says GB News, with a slightly misleading headline. The IAC’s AV-24 fully autonomous racecar will be piloted by software from the PoliMOVE-MSU team, comprised of teams from Politecnico di Milano and Michigan State University.

The Indy Autonomous Challenge has set several world records including an autonomous land speed record of 192.2mph, a highest on-track speed of 180mph and the fastest head-to-head overtake on-track at 177mph.

The Indy Autonomous Challenge has set several world records including an autonomous land speed record of 192.2mph, a highest on-track speed of 180mph and the fastest head-to-head overtake on-track at 177mph.

It is part of Goodwood’s FOS Tech programme, which aims to highlight developments in motoring technology and alternative fuels.

As part of the 2024 Goodwood Revival, all races will see vehicles use sustainable fuel, with a minimum of 70 per cent of the fuel having advanced sustainable components.

The move has been backed by motorsport figures, including former F1 world champion Jenson Button, with some saying the vehicles perform better than established petrol and diesel engines.

Sara Correa, Chief Marketing Officer for Bridgestone in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) added: “What really matters is working together to collaboratively develop and advance the future of mobility.”

(Pic – Indy Autonomous Challenge)