From 3 June to 4 July, we will be hosting the Manufacturer Series – Stage 2 of the‘FIA Gran Turismo Championships’ 2020 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 (1/4 of the total, rounded up.)

[Effective Points]

The 'FIA Gran Turismo Championships' 2020 Series Manufacturer Series will be fought in the same manner as last year with 10 Rounds per Stage, for a total of 30 Rounds across 3 Stages. Stage 2 will comprise of Rounds 11 to 20.

The final score will be tallied from the best 1/4 Rounds out of the total for that Stage (rounded up).

■ Stage 2 Calculation
　・At the end of Rounds 12, the points from the best 3 Rounds will count towards the final score.
　・At the end of Rounds 16, the points from the best 4 Rounds will count towards the final score.
　・At the end of Rounds 20, the points from the best 5 Rounds will count towards the final score.

Continuing into Stage 2 and beyond, the number of Rounds that are counted towards the final score will increase, with the best 8 Rounds to be counted after 30 Rounds.

[Race Schedule and Top 16 Superstars]

The schedule below shows each Round and the 'Top 16 Superstars' race.

　■ Race Schedule
　・On Wednesdays: 16:00, 17:20, 18:40, 20:00, 21:20 AEST (5 races in total)
　・On Saturdays: 16:20, 19:00, 21:40 AEST (3 races in total)

　■ 'Top 16 Superstars' Schedule
　・Rounds 16, 20 (Race Time: 19:00 AEST)
　・Selection Criteria: Acquired points
　・Bonus Points: 50 Base Points, 0x Point Multipliers
　・Entry Restriction: Up to 2 players from the same Manufacturer

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

[World Tours]

According to the results of each Stage, players will be selected for participation in World Tour events to be held a later date. For the Manufacturer Series, a total of 12 manufacturers will be selected to participate in a World Tour: in addition to the Official Partners 'Toyota' and 'Mazda', the highest ranked manufacturers in the 'Global Manufacturer Ranking' will also be selected.

Please refer to the 'FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships 2020 Series Overview' article on gran-turismo.com for further details.

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

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