Mario Kart Tour guide – Are you racing against real players or bots?

So far Mario Kart Tour has been a fun and innovative experience, however, there's one question that's been bugging me.

Is Mario Kart Tour fake?

This Chocolate Island 2 ranked guide by player 'Danny' was too good to not share - what a clutch ending! : r/MarioKartTour

Mario Kart Tour - Apps on Google Play

Does Mario Kart Tour have Multiplayer? Can you play against friends? Latest news - Daily Star

Mario Kart Tour Multiplayer Guide - How to Add and Play with Friends

It's True, You've Been Racing Bots In Mario Kart Tour

Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel : Video Games

Mario Kart Tour hopes you think its bots are people

Are the opponents in the weekly rank real people or bots : r/MarioKartTour

Mario Kart Tour players are having a hilarious time steering, drifting - Polygon

Who am I racing against in Mario Kart Tour? - Arqade

Turns Out Bandai Namco Helped To Develop Mario Kart Tour

Apparently bots can already play as gold charging chuck? : r/MarioKartTour

What should Nintendo do next with Mario Kart?