Gran Turismo World Series 2022
Competitors

Nations Cup

Europe/Middle East/Africa
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France
Kylian Drumont
2022 Showdown:1st
2022 Season 1 Regional Rankings:2nd
Number of Wins:2

Highly rated up-and-coming star and possible future champion. Recorded a string of victories in the Online Series when he was under 18 so despite his rookie status, he has a wealth of experience and is lightning fast. Will surely play a pivotal role in the outcome of the 2022 Series.

Central & South America
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Brazil
Igor Fraga
Date of Birth:26/09/1998 (26)
2022 Showdown:2nd
Number of Wins:12

The inaugural Nations Cup champion. Since then, he has been blurring the lines between virtual racing and the real racetrack by competing in both genres. An intelligent driver who uses meticulous race strategy against an ever-improving new generation of racers. Won the Manufacturer Series title in 2021.

Asia
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Japan
Ryota Kokubun
Date of Birth:10/06/1999 (25)
2022 Showdown:3rd
Number of Wins:5

A racing strategy virtuoso who combines speed with tyre management. Unrivalled in long races.

Europe/Middle East/Africa
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France
Baptiste Beauvois
Date of Birth:18/03/1996 (28)
2022 Showdown:4th
Number of Wins:2

One of the fastest drivers in the Europe/Middle East/Africa Region. He possesses both the speed and talent to win the Championship but maintaining his composure in the heat of the race will be key.

Europe/Middle East/Africa
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Spain
Jose Serrano
2022 Showdown:5th
Number of Wins:2

Exciting young Spanish talent who has displayed flashes of ballistic pace and the ability to overtake his rivals in the Online Series. Has the potential to become a future champion.

Central & South America
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Brazil
Lucas Bonelli
Date of Birth:02/08/1994 (30)
2022 Showdown:6th
Number of Wins:3

Impressed in the Online Series where he outpaced former champion and fellow countryman, Igor Fraga at times. Has developed his speed in some fiercely contested races in the Central and South America Region.

Asia
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Japan
Tomoaki Yamanaka
Date of Birth:04/08/1993 (31)
2022 Showdown:7th
2022 Season 1 Regional Rankings:1st
Number of Wins:6

Legendary veteran of the Gran Turismo series. His ace driving skills and competitive spirit show little signs of fading and he continues to be a crowd favourite.

Europe/Middle East/Africa
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Italy
Valerio Gallo
Date of Birth:26/06/2000 (24)
2022 Showdown:8th
Number of Wins:9

The reigning champion and a favourite for the title again this year. Struggled in his early days to reach the podium, but the experience and self-discipline gained from that time have helped shape him into a tenacious driver.

Central & South America
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Chile
Angel Inostroza
Date of Birth:11/06/1996 (28)
2022 Showdown:9th
Number of Wins:3

A superb all-round driver who possesses both pure pace and the ability to produce intricate racing strategies.

Central & South America
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Brazil
Adriano Carrazza
Date of Birth:04/05/1989 (35)
2022 Showdown:10th
2022 Season 1 Regional Rankings:1st
Number of Wins:1

A veteran of the Central & South America Region, his tough looks contrast with his delicate driving style. Blisteringly fast across all car categories.

Asia
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Japan
Kanata Kawakami
2022 Showdown:11th
Number of Wins:1

While his races tend to be somewhat of a roller coaster ride, he has shown a fighting spirit and the ability to hustle his way through the pack. An inaugural Manufacturer Series champion.

Oceania
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New Zealand
Matthew McEwen
Date of Birth:11/10/2001 (23)
2022 Showdown:12th
Number of Wins:0

While he may lack all-out speed, this opportunistic young New Zealander can mix it up with the top drivers depending on the race.

Manufacturers Cup

Subaru
Kylian Drumont
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France
Europe/Middle East/Africa
Toyota
Igor Fraga
Date of Birth:26/09/1998 (26)
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Brazil
Central & South America
Mercedes-AMG
Baptiste Beauvois
Date of Birth:18/03/1996 (28)
fr
France
Europe/Middle East/Africa
Genesis
Nicolas Romero
Date of Birth:19/12/2000 (24)
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Spain
Europe/Middle East/Africa
Nissan
Harald Walsen
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Chile
Central & South America
Volkswagen
Seiya Suzuki
Date of Birth:30/12/2003 (20)
jp
Japan
Asia
Porsche
Angel Inostroza
Date of Birth:11/06/1996 (28)
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Chile
Central & South America
Chevrolet
Adriano Carrazza
Date of Birth:04/05/1989 (35)
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Brazil
Central & South America
Jaguar
Ádám Tápai
Date of Birth:18/03/1995 (29)
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Hungary
Europe/Middle East/Africa
BMW
Erik Cases Vazquez
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Spain
Europe/Middle East/Africa
Mitsubishi
Joss Legrand
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Belgium
Europe/Middle East/Africa
Mazda
Giorgio Mangano
Date of Birth:04/10/1997 (27)
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Italy
Europe/Middle East/Africa