The Nations Cup 2021 Online Series - Season 1 will take place from Saturday, April 24 to Wednesday, June 23, 2021. The Nations Cup is part of the "FIA Gran Turismo Championships" 2021 Series.

The best players from the 2021 Nations Cup Online Series - Season 1 will qualify for the "World Series Showdown," which will be broadcast on Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22. For more details, please refer to the following page: section '4. 2021 Championship' > '3. World Series Showdown' of the "FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships 2021 Series Overview."

(Competitors will be notified directly of the actual race dates.)

1. Effective Points

In the 2021 Nations Cup - Season 1, the final score will be tallied from the each best round out of three total for that season (half numbers will be rounded up). Points at the end of Season 1 will not be carried over into Season 2.

■ Season 1 Calculation

　・At the end of Round 3, the points from the best round will count towards the final score.
　・At the end of Round 6, the points from the best two rounds will count towards the final score.
　・At the end of Round 9, the points from the best three rounds will count towards the final score.
　・At the end of Round 10, the points from the best four rounds will count towards the final score.

2. Race Schedule and Entry Slots (North America Region)

　・Round 1-5 (Saturdays): 15:00, 16:20, 17:40, 19:00, 20:20 PDT (five races total)
　・Round 6-10 (Wednesdays): 17:00, 18:20, 19:40, 21:00, 22:20 PDT (five races total)

Entry registration will commence 15 minutes before the start of a race.

FIA Gran Turismo Championships

2021 Nations Cup Series - Season 1

ROUND 1

Event Date
04/24/2021 (Sat)

BoP: Apply

Settings: Fixed

Fuel Consumption During Qualifying: None

Tire Wear During Qualifying: 10

Fuel Consumption During Final: None

Tire Wear During Final: 10

One-Make: Gran Turismo Racing Kart 125 Shifter

Car Type: Garage Car

Track: Autodrome Lago Maggiore - Center II

Qualifying Time: 5 Minute(s)

Overtake Button Time Duration: None

Race Time (Laps/Endurance): 25 Lap(s)

Start Type: Rolling Start

Tires: Sports: Soft

Required Tires: None

ROUND 2

Event Date
05/01/2021 (Sat)

BoP: Apply

Settings: Fixed

Fuel Consumption During Qualifying: None

Tire Wear During Qualifying: 1

Fuel Consumption During Final: 3

Tire Wear During Final: 1

Category: Gr.1

Car Type: Garage Car

Track: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

Qualifying Time: 5 Minute(s)

Overtake Button Time Duration: None

Race Time (Laps/Endurance): 13 Lap(s)

Start Type: Grid Start with False Start Check

Tires: Racing: Hard , Racing: Medium , Racing: Soft

Required Tires: Hard

ROUND 3

Event Date
05/08/2021 (Sat)

BoP: Apply

Settings: Fixed

Fuel Consumption During Qualifying: None

Tire Wear During Qualifying: 5

Fuel Consumption During Final: 4

Tire Wear During Final: 5

Cars Eligible: Dallara SF19 Super Formula / Honda '19 , Dallara SF19 Super Formula / Toyota '19

Car Type: Garage Car

Track: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix Layout

Qualifying Time: 5 Minute(s)

Overtake Button Time Duration: 60.0 sec

Race Time (Laps/Endurance): 13 Lap(s)

Start Type: Grid Start with False Start Check

Tires: Racing: Medium , Racing: Soft

Required Tires: Medium/Soft

ROUND 4

Event Date
05/15/2021 (Sat)

BoP: Apply

Settings: Fixed

Fuel Consumption During Qualifying: None

Tire Wear During Qualifying: 5

Fuel Consumption During Final: 3

Tire Wear During Final: 5

Category: Gr.3

Car Type: Garage Car

Track: Suzuka Circuit

Qualifying Time: 5 Minute(s)

Overtake Button Time Duration: None

Race Time (Laps/Endurance): 16 Lap(s)

Start Type: Rolling Start

Tires: Racing: Hard , Racing: Medium , Racing: Soft

Required Tires: Hard/Medium/Soft

ROUND 5

Event Date
05/22/2021 (Sat)

BoP: N/A

Settings: Fixed

Fuel Consumption During Qualifying: None

Tire Wear During Qualifying: 5

Fuel Consumption During Final: 5

Tire Wear During Final: 5

One-Make: Mini-Cooper 'S' '65

Car Type: Garage Car

Track: KYOTO DRIVING PARK - MIYABI

Qualifying Time: 5 Minute(s)

Overtake Button Time Duration: None

Race Time (Laps/Endurance): 20 Lap(s)

Start Type: Grid Start with False Start Check

Tires: Sports: Hard

Required Tires: None

ROUND 6

Event Date
05/26/2021 (Wed)

BoP: Apply

Settings: Fixed

Fuel Consumption During Qualifying: None

Tire Wear During Qualifying: 5

Fuel Consumption During Final: 5

Tire Wear During Final: 5

Category: Gr.4

Car Type: Garage Car

Track: AUTOPOLIS INTERNATIONAL RACING COURSE　SHORTCUT COURSE

Qualifying Time: 5 Minute(s)

Overtake Button Time Duration: None

Race Time (Laps/Endurance): 12 Lap(s)

Start Type: Grid Start with False Start Check

Tires: Racing: Medium

Required Tires: None

ROUND 7

Event Date
06/02/2021 (Wed)

BoP: Apply

Settings: Fixed

Fuel Consumption During Qualifying: None

Tire Wear During Qualifying: 13

Fuel Consumption During Final: 5

Tire Wear During Final: 13

One-Make: Gran Turismo Red Bull X2014 Junior

Car Type: Garage Car

Track: Willow Springs International Raceway: Big Willow

Qualifying Time: 5 Minute(s)

Overtake Button Time Duration: None

Race Time (Laps/Endurance): 23 Lap(s)

Start Type: Grid Start with False Start Check

Tires: Sports: Medium , Sports: Soft

Required Tires: Medium

ROUND 8

Event Date
06/09/2021 (Wed)

BoP: Apply

Settings: Fixed

Fuel Consumption During Qualifying: None

Tire Wear During Qualifying: 3

Fuel Consumption During Final: 3

Tire Wear During Final: 3

Category: N300

Car Type: Garage Car

Track: Tsukuba Circuit

Qualifying Time: 5 Minute(s)

Overtake Button Time Duration: None

Race Time (Laps/Endurance): 15 Lap(s)

Start Type: Grid Start with False Start Check

Tires: Sports: Hard

Required Tires: None

ROUND 9

Event Date
06/16/2021 (Wed)

BoP: Apply

Settings: Fixed

Fuel Consumption During Qualifying: None

Tire Wear During Qualifying: 6

Fuel Consumption During Final: 5

Tire Wear During Final: 6

Category: Gr.2

Car Type: Garage Car

Track: Fuji International Speedway

Qualifying Time: 5 Minute(s)

Overtake Button Time Duration: None

Race Time (Laps/Endurance): 14 Lap(s)

Start Type: Rolling Start

Tires: Racing: Hard

Required Tires: None

ROUND 10

Event Date
06/23/2021 (Wed)

BoP: Apply

Settings: Fixed

Fuel Consumption During Qualifying: None

Tire Wear During Qualifying: 7

Fuel Consumption During Final: 3

Tire Wear During Final: 7

Cars Eligible: Audi R8 LMS (Audi Sport Team WRT) '15 , BMW M6 GT3 M Power Livery '16 , Mercedes-AMG GT3 (AMG-Team HTP-Motorsport) '16 , Porsche 911 RSR (991) '17 , Volkswagen Beetle Gr.3

Car Type: Garage Car

Track: Nürburgring GP

Qualifying Time: 5 Minute(s)

Overtake Button Time Duration: None

Race Time (Laps/Endurance): 14 Lap(s)

Start Type: Rolling Start

Tires: Racing: Hard , Racing: Medium

Required Tires: Hard/Medium

As in previous championships, at the end of each season, players will be selected for Star Player registration. Also, Victory Bonuses will be distributed in-game according to the results.

Please note that competition schedules and regulations may be subject to further changes.