We are excited to announce that Season 1 of the 2019 "FIA Gran Turismo Championship" Exhibition Series will take place from January 30 to March 2. The four best results from 10 rounds will count towards your season point total.

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Star Player Registration

Star Players will be selected based on results from the "2018 Exhibition Series, Season 4." Those selected will be able 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" racers will now go by the "Top 16 Superstars," and the number of competitors will be reduced from 24 to 16. The players will be grouped by region.

Manufacturer Affiliation Contract

At the end of the "2019 Exhibition Series Season 1," you will be able to change your selected manufacturer affiliation contract.

The "FIA Gran Turismo Championships" 2019 Exhibition Series, Season 1 Race Schedule (all times are PST):

The "FIA Gran Turismo Championship" 2019 Exhibition Series, Season 1: Nations Cup

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

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

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

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

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

Round 6: February 16, 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
　　　・Tire compound selection: Not allowed

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

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

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

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

Start times for each race, every day: 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00.

== "Top 16 Superstars" Race Details ==
　・Round 10: Gr.1/Circuit de la Sarthe
　　Race Time: 16:00 PST
　　Selection Criteria: Acquired points
　　Entry Restriction: Up to 12 players from the same country in the North America region.

The "FIA Gran Turismo Championship" 2019 Exhibition Series, Season 1: Manufacturer Series

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Start times for each race, every day: 14:10 PM, 15:10 PM, 16:10 PM, 17:10 PM, 18:10 PM.

== "Top 16 Superstars" Race Details ==
　・Round 10: Gr.3/Dragon Trail - Gardens II
　　Race Time: 17:10 PST
　　Selection Criteria: Acquired points
　　Entry Restriction: Up to 2 players from each manufacturer.

Please be aware that during the season the championship schedule and rules may change at any given time.