From 8 August to 7 September, we will be hosting the Manufacturer Series - Stage 2 of the 'FIA Gran Turismo Championships' 2019 Series. The ranking is based on an effective points system: the final score will be tallied from the best 3 Rounds out of the total 10 Rounds.

　■ Race Schedule
　　・Starting time for each race, every day: 18:00, 20:00, 22:00 AEST (3 races in total.)

　■ "Top 16 Superstars" Schedule
　　・Round 20 (Race Time: 20:00 AEST)
　　・Selection Criteria: Acquired points
　　・Bonus Points: 500 Base Points + 1.1x Points Multiplier
　　・Entry Restriction: Up to 2 players from the same Manufacturer in the Oceania Region

The standard race will commence 10 minutes after the start of the "Top 16 Superstars" race.

[IMPORTANT]

The ‘FIA Gran Turismo Championships' 2019 Series Manufacturer Series will be held over 2 Stages, with each Stage comprising of 10 Rounds, for a total of 20 Rounds. Accordingly, Stage 2 will consist of Rounds 11 to 20.

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).

■ Stage 2 example:
　・At the end of Rounds 11 to 12, the player's best 3 Round will be tallied for the final score.
　・At the end of Rounds 13 to 16, the player's best 4 Rounds will be tallied for the final score.
　・At the end of Rounds 17 to 20, the player's best 5 Rounds will be tallied for the final score.

At the end of Stage 2, the player's best 5 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 – Tokyo' on 26-27 October will be decided based on the results of the Manufacturers Series - Stage 2.

In addition, selection for World Final participation will be decided after the 'World Tour 2019 – Tokyo'. For more information on World Final selection, please see section 4.3. ('World Finals') in the "FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships 2019 Series Overview” article.

As in previous championships, "Victory Bonuses" will be distributed in-game according to the results of each stage.

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

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