From 30 January to 02 March 2019, we will be hosting the 'FIA Gran Turismo Championships' 2019 Exhibition Series Season 1.

The best 4 results from a total of 10 Rounds will count towards the effective points for the Season.

[IMPORTANT]

・Star Player Registration
Star Players will be selected based on results from the '2018 Exhibition Series Season 4' and those selected are eligible to register for the '2019 Exhibition Series Season 1'.

At the end of '2019 Exhibition Series Season 1', Star Players will be selected according to new registration criteria. Please see 'FIA Gran Turismo Championships' 2019 Series 'Star Player' Registration' for further details.

・Top 16 Superstars
The 'Top 24 Superstars' races will be renamed 'Top 16 Superstars', the number of competitors will be reduced from 24 to 16, and will be grouped by Region.

・Manufacturer Affiliation Contract
At the end of the '2019 Exhibition Series Season 1', it will be possible to change the selected Manufacturer affiliation contract.

'FIA Gran Turismo Championships' 2019 Exhibition Series Season 1 Race Schedule (all times are AEDT)

■ 'FIA Gran Turismo Championship 2019' Exhibition Series Season 1 - Nations Cup

Round 1: 30 January 2019 (Wednesday) – N300 / Dragon Trail - Seaside
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes / Race length: 9 Laps
　　　・Start type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre compound selection: Not allowed

Round 2: 2nd February 2019 (Saturday) – Gr.3 / Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes / Race length: 9 Laps
　　　・Start type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre compound selection: Allowed

Round 3: 6th February 2019 (Wednesday) – Aston Martin DB3S CN.1 ‘53 / Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes / Race length: 12 Laps
　　　・Start type: Standing
　　　・Tyre compound selection: Not allowed

Round 4: 9th February 2019 (Saturday) – Gr.4 / Willow Springs International Raceway: Big Willow
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes / Race length: 15 Laps
　　　・Start type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre compound selection: Allowed

Round 5: 13 February 2019 (Wednesday) – Gr.2 / Kyoto Driving Park - Yamagiwa II
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes / Race length: 14 Laps
　　　・Start type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre compound selection: Not allowed

Round 6: 16 February 2019 (Saturday) – Tesla Motors Model S Signature Performance '12 / Tokyo Expressway - South Outer Loop
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes / Race length: 11 Laps
　　　・Start type: Standing
　　　・Tyre compound selection: Not allowed

Round 7: 20 February 2019 (Wednesday) – Gr.4 / Suzuka Circuit
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes / Race length: 9 Laps
　　　・Start type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre compound selection: Allowed

Round 8: 23 February 2019 (Saturday) – N400 / Autódromo de Interlagos
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes / Race length: 9 Laps
　　　・Start type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre compound selection: Not allowed

Round 9: 27 February 2019 (Wednesday) – Gr.3 / Red Bull Ring
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes / Race length: 15 Laps
　　　・Start type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre compound selection: Allowed

Round 10: 2nd March 2019 (Saturday) – Gr.1 / Circuit de la Sarthe
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes / Race length: 6 Laps
　　　・Start type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre compound selection: Allowed

Starting time for each race, every day: 18:00, 20:00, 22:00.

== 'Top 16 Superstars' Race Details ==
　・Round 10: Gr.1 / Circuit de la Sarthe
　　Race Time: 18:00 AEDT
　　Selection Criteria: Acquired points
　　Entry Restriction: Up to 12 players from the same Country/Territory in the Oceania Region.

■ 'FIA Gran Turismo Championship 2019' Exhibition Series Season 1 - Manufacturer Series

Round 1: 30 January 2019 (Wednesday) – Gr.3 / Autodrome Lago Maggiore - GP II
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes / Race length: 11 Laps
　　　・Start type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre compound selection: Allowed

Round 2: 2nd February 2019 (Saturday) – Gr.4 / Alsace - Village II
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes / Race length: 9 Laps
　　　・Start type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre compound selection: Allowed

Round 3: 6th February 2019 (Wednesday) – Gr.4 / Circuit de Sainte-Croix - B II
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes / Race length: 9 Laps
　　　・Start type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre compound selection: Allowed

Round 4: 9th February 2019 (Saturday) – Gr.3 / Autodromo Nazionale Monza
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes / Race length: 11 Laps
　　　・Start type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre compound selection: Allowed

Round 5: 13 February 2019 (Wednesday) – Gr.3 / Fuji International Speedway
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes / Race length: 13 Laps
　　　・Start type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre compound selection: Allowed

Round 6: 16 February 2019 (Saturday) – Gr.4 / Nürburgring GP
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes / Race length: 11 Laps
　　　・Start type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre compound selection: Allowed

Round 7: 20 February 2019 (Wednesday) – Gr.3 / Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes / Race length: 15 Laps
　　　・Start type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre compound selection: Allowed

Round 8: 23 February 2019 (Saturday) – Gr.4 / Blue Moon Bay Speedway - Infield A II
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes / Race length: 15 Laps
　　　・Start type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre compound selection: Allowed

Round 9: 27 February 2019 (Wednesday) – Gr.4 / Autodrome Lago Maggiore - GP
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes / Race length: 10 Laps
　　　・Start type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre compound selection: Allowed

Round 10: 2nd March 2019 (Saturday) – Gr.3 / Dragon Trail - Gardens II
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes / Race length: 13 Laps
　　　・Start type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre compound selection: Allowed

Starting time for each race, every day: 18:10, 20:10, 22:10.

== 'Top 16 Superstars' Race Details ==
　・Round 10: Gr.3 / Dragon Trail - Gardens II
　　Race Time: 20:10 AEDT
　　Selection Criteria: Acquired points
　　Entry Restriction: Up to 2 players from each Manufacturer.

Please be aware that during the Season there is a possibility that the Championship schedule and rules may be changed at any given time.