From 23 March to 27 April 2019, we will be hosting the Nations Cup's Stage 1 of the 'FIA Gran Turismo Championships' 2019 Series.

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The ‘FIA Gran Turismo Championships' 2019 Series Nations Cup will be held over 4 Stages, with each Stage comprising of 10 Rounds, for a total of 40 Rounds. Accordingly, Stage 1 will consist of Rounds 1 to 10.

The ranking is based on an effective points system: at the end of each Stage, the final score will be tallied from the best 1/4 Rounds out of the total for that Stage (with half numbers rounded up).

For example, in Stage 1:
　・At the end of Round 4, the player's best Round will be tallied for the final score.
　・At the end of Round 8, the player's best 2 Rounds will be tallied for the final score.
　・At the end of Round 10, the player's best 3 Rounds will be tallied for the final score.

From Stage 2 onward, as the total number of Rounds increases, the number of Rounds where effective points are being tallied from will also increase: at the end of the Series after 40 Rounds, the player's best 10 Rounds will be tallied towards their final score.

At the end of each Stage, players will be selected for Star Player registration and considered for World Tour participation. Player selection for ‘World Tour 2019 - Nürburgring’ on 22-23 June will be decided based on the results of the Nations Cup Stage 1.

In addition, as in previous championships, 'Victory Bonuses' are planned to be distributed in-game according to the results of each Series (or Stage).

Please see ‘FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships 2019 Series Overview’ for further details on the points system and the Nations Cup.

■ 'FIA Gran Turismo Championships' 2019 Series - Nations Cup - Stage 1 (all times are UTC)

Round 1: 23 March 2019 (Saturday) – Gr.2 / Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix Layout
　　　・Qualifying Time: 10 Minutes | Race Length: 11 Laps
　　　・Start Type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre Compound Selection: Racing Medium / Hard
　　　・Fuel Consumption Rate: 6x
　　　・Tyre Wear Rate: 13x

Round 2: 27 March 2019 (Wednesday) – N300 / Dragon Trail - Gardens
　　　・Qualifying Time: 10 Minutes | Race Length: 9 Laps
　　　・Start Type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre Compound Selection: Sports Soft
　　　・Fuel Consumption Rate: 2x
　　　・Tyre Wear Rate: 7x

Round 3: 30 March 2019 (Saturday) – Gr.4 / Nürburgring GP
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes | Race Length: 9 Laps
　　　・Start Type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre Compound Selection: Racing Soft / Medium
　　　・Fuel Consumption Rate: 3x
　　　・Tyre Wear Rate: 11x

Round 4: 03 April 2019 (Wednesday) – Super Formula Dallara SF19 / AUTOPOLIS INTERNATIONAL RACING COURSE
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes | Race Length: 11 Laps
　　　・Start Type: Standing
　　　・Tyre Compound Selection: Racing Soft / Medium
　　　・Fuel Consumption Rate: 3x
　　　・Tyre Wear Rate: 20x

Round 5: 06 April 2019 (Saturday) – Gr.3 / Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes | Race Length: 15 Laps
　　　・Start Type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre Compound Selection: Racing Medium / Hard
　　　・Fuel Consumption Rate: 4x
　　　・Tyre Wear Rate: 10x

Round 6: 10 April 2019 (Wednesday) – Gr.1 / Dragon Trail - Seaside II
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes | Race Length: 13 Laps
　　　・Start Type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre Compound Selection: Racing Medium / Hard
　　　・Fuel Consumption Rate: 2x
　　　・Tyre Wear Rate: 13x

Round 7: 13 April 2019 (Saturday) – N500 / Fuji International Speedway
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes | Race Length: 9 Laps
　　　・Start Type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre Compound Selection: Sports Soft / Medium / Hard
　　　・Fuel Consumption Rate: 2x
　　　・Tyre Wear Rate: 33x

Round 8: 20 April 2019 (Saturday) – Gr.2 / AUTOPOLIS INTERNATIONAL RACING COURSE
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes | Race Length: 11 Laps
　　　・Start Type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre Compound Selection: Racing Soft / Medium
　　　・Fuel Consumption Rate: 3x
　　　・Tyre Wear Rate: 9x

Round 9: 24 April 2019 (Wednesday) – Toyota GR Supra RZ '19 / KYOTO DRIVING PARK - YAMAGIWA
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes | Race Length: 9 Laps
　　　・Start Type: Standing
　　　・Tyre Compound Selection: Sports Soft
　　　・Fuel Consumption Rate: 2x
　　　・Tyre Wear Rate: 9x

Round 10: 27 April 2019 (Saturday) – Gr.3 / Suzuka Circuit
　　　・Qualifying time: 10 Minutes | Race Length: 9 Laps
　　　・Start Type: Rolling
　　　・Tyre Compound Selection: Racing Medium / Hard
　　　・Fuel Consumption Rate: 3x
　　　・Tyre Wear Rate: 12x

Starting time for each race, every day: 17:00, 19:00, 21:00 (3 races in total.)

== 'Top 16 Superstars' Race Details ==
　・Round 8 (Race Time: 19:00 UTC)
　　Selection Criteria: Acquired points
　　Entry Restriction: Up to 2 players from the same Country/Territory in the EMEA Region.

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