Last Updated: 2019. 04. 25.
1. CHAMPIONSHIPS
The following two championships will be hosted:
- FIA GT Championship // Nations Cup
- The Nations Cup is a championship where countries and territories will compete for victory. The country (or territory) of a competitor will be automatically assigned based on the information registered on the PSN Online ID used to sign in to the game. There are no restrictions on the country of origin of the cars that will be driven.
- FIA GT Championship // Manufacturer Series
- The Manufacturer Series is a championship where competitors race as a representative for their favourite make against all other participating manufacturers.
- (The details for the Manufacturers Series championship will be announced at a later date.)
2. ELIGIBILITY
Anyone can participate in the Online Series from within the "Sport" mode of GT Sport.
However, the "Star Player Registration Form" and the participation in the World Tours and World Finals will be available only to competitors aged 18 or over at the time of the event.
- (In Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, competitors must be aged 21 or over on the starting date of the event.
3. PARTICIPATING REGIONS
The championship will be divided into 5 Regions. "Star Player" registration, participation to the World Tours, and World Finals is limited to the following countries and regions.
Europe / Middle East / Africa
- Austria
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Lebanon
- Kuwait
- Holland
- Norway
- Oman
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Slovakia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- UK
North America
- United States of America (excluding Arizona)
- Canada (excluding Quebec)
Central & South America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Chile
- Argentina
- Peru
- Panama
- Costa Rica
- Ecuador
- Guatemala
- El Salvador
- Paraguay
- Honduras
- Uruguay
- Colombia
- Nicaragua
Asia
- Japan
- Hong Kong
- Taiwan
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- South Korea
- Indonesia
- Thailand
- China
Oceania
- Australia
- New Zealand
4. 2019 CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2019 Championships will comprise of the following 3 events:
- 1Online Series
- 2World Tours
- 3World Finals
1Online Series
These races will make up the core of the championships. Anyone can participate in the Online Series from within the "Sport" mode of GT Sport.
Nations Cup Online Series
- The Nations Cup Online Series will be held as a year-long competition from March to September.
- The Series will be divided into 4 Stages, each made up of 10 Rounds (where 1 Round includes a Qualifying and a Final Race) for a total of 40 Rounds.
- By participating in an online race, competitors will be awarded with points based on their race performance. These points will determine competitors position in the ranking, which will be updated at the end of every Round.
- At the end of each Stage, according to their ranking, competitors may qualify as "Star Players" (see below) and may be selected to participate in World Tours (see below).
- Eligibility to participate in the World Finals will be decided based on a combination of competitors' ranking at the end of the Online Series and their performance at World Tour live events throughout the year.
- 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).
- For example:
- - After 10 rounds (10/4=2.5, rounded up) the best 3 Rounds will be tallied for the final score.
- - After 40 Rounds at the end of the 2019 Series, the competitors best 10 Rounds will be tallied for the final score.
Nations Cup 2019 Series Calendar
| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rd.1 23 March 2019 | Rd.111 May 2019 | Rd.218 June 2019 | Rd.313 August 2019 |
| Rd.2 27 March 2019 | Rd.124 May 2019 | Rd.2212 June 2019 | Rd.327 August 2019 |
| Rd.3 30 March 2019 | Rd.138 May 2019 | Rd.2315 June 2019 | Rd.3314 August 2019 |
| Rd.4 3 April 2019 | Rd.1411 May 2019 | Rd.246 July 2019 | Rd.3417 August 2019 |
| Rd.5 6 April 2019 | Rd.1515 May 2019 | Rd.2510 July 2019 | Rd.3521 August 2019 |
| Rd.6 10 April 2019 | Rd.1618 May 2019 | Rd.2613 July 2019 | Rd.3624 August 2019 |
| Rd.7 13 April 2019 | Rd.1722 May 2019 | Rd.2717 July 2019 | Rd.3728 August 2019 |
| Rd.8 20 April 2019 | Rd.1825 May 2019 | Rd.2820 July 2019 | Rd.3831 August 2019 |
| Rd.9 24 April 2019 | Rd.1929 May 2019 | Rd.2924 July 2019 | Rd.394 September 2019 |
| Rd.10 27 April 2019 | Rd.201 June 2019 | Rd.3027 July 2019 | Rd.407 September 2019 |
- (Dates in bold will include a "Top 16 Superstars" race (see below.)
- Due to unforeseen circumstances, it is possible that event on some dates may be changed or cancelled.)
Manufacturers Series Online Series
TBA
2 World Tours
These are live events held at various locations around the world. The competitors sitting at the top of the rankings from all Regions will be brought together to decide the best driver.
Competitor selection for the World Tour events will be based on their rankings at the end of each Stage of the Online Series. (excluding the first World Tour held in Paris.)
World Tour 2019 Series Calendar
| Date | Selection CriteriaNations Cup | Selection CriteriaManufacturers Series | |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Tour - Paris | 16-17 March | World Finals 2018 | World Finals 2018 |
| World Tour - Nürburgring | 22-23 June | Nations Cup 2019 - Stage 1 | TBA |
| World Tour - New York City | 24-25 August | Nations Cup 2019 - Stage 2 | TBA |
| World Tour - Red Bull Hangar-7 | 14-15 September | Nations Cup 2019 - Stage 3 | TBA |
| World Tour - Tokyo | 26-27 October | Nations Cup 2019 - Stage 4 | TBA |
(The dates for the World Tours may be changed or the event cancelled.)
Nations Cup
The participation for the Nations Cup World Tour will be determined according to the following criterion:
Top competitors in the Online Series rankings from each Region at the time of selection. However, there will be a limit to the number of players from a single country (or territory), as shown below:
Maximum number of competitors from each Region and country/territory for the World Tours
| Selections | Competitors per country/territory | |
|---|---|---|
| Europe/Middle East/Africa | 10 | Maximum 2 per country |
| North America | 3 | Maximum 2 per country |
| Central & South America | 3 | Maximum 2 per country |
| Asia | 4 | Maximum 2 per country |
| Oceania | 2 | Maximum 2 per country |
| Host Region | 2 additional competitors | |
| Total24 competitors |
- (If participation slots open due to withdrawals and selection limitations, competitor selections will be made from the top of the rankings list.
- This selection method does not apply to 'World Tour 2019 - Paris'.
Manufacturer Series
TBA
3 World Finals
This is a live event to determine the best driver in the world.
The World Final winner of the Nations Cup will be crowned Nations Cup 2019 Champion, and the winning team of the Manufacturer Series will be crowned Manufacturer Series 2019 Champion, both will be awarded at the FIA Prize-Giving Gala that takes place in December.
World Finals 2019 Series Calendar
| World Finals | Place: TBA | Date: 23-24 November |
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(The dates for the World Finals may be changed.)
Nations Cup
The participation for the Nations Cup World Finals will be determined according to the following criteria:
Winners of Country Representative Finals (see below.)
Players with the highest number of World Tour wins (number of races won at the World Tours will not be considered.)
Top competitors in the Online Series rankings from each Region at the time of selection. However, there will be a limit to the number of players from a single country (or territory), as shown below:
Maximum number of competitors from each Region and country/territory for the World Finals
| Selections | Competitors per country/territory | |
|---|---|---|
| Europe / Middle East / Africa | 16 | Maximum 3 per country |
| North America | 5 | Maximum 3 per country |
| Central & South America | 5 | Maximum 3 per country |
| Asia | 6 | Maximum 3 per country |
| Oceania | 4 | Maximum 3 per country |
| Total36 competitors |
- (If participation slots open due to withdrawals and selection limitations, competitor selections will be made from the top of the rankings.
- In some cases, a competitor next in the ranking may be selected as substitute. In this case, the above limitations related to participants from the same country or territory will not apply.)
- World Finals
- Live Event
- Europe / Middle East / Africa
- Top Drivers
- North America
- Top Drivers
- Central & South America
- Top Drivers
- Asia
- Top Drivers
- Oceania
- Top Drivers
Country Representative Final
In some cases prior Polyphony Digital approval, a Country Representative Final may be hosted for the Nations Cup. If a Country Representative Final is held, the World Finals participants from that country/territory will be selected from the results of the Country Representative Final.
The selection criteria for the Country Representative Final will use the same selection criteria for the World Finals.
If a Country Representative Final is held, the maximum number of competitors to World Finals from that country will be as indicated in the table above, and the number of maximum competitors from the corresponding Region will be reduced accordingly.
Manufacturer Series
TBA
5. POINTS
When a player participates in and finishes an online race, points are awarded according to their final position. The points gained are determined automatically by the average Driver Rating of all players matched in that race.
6. STAR PLAYERS
"Star Players" are players who exhibit superior technique and sportsmanship, that are revered by all players. It will be necessary for drivers to register more detailed profile information that will be used during race reports and Live Events. The "Star Players" Driver Rating in-game will appear as "S".
The players at the top of the rankings at the end of each Stage can register as "Star Players" on gran-turismo.com.
The "Star Player" prerequisites for each Region are as follows:
| Nations Cup | Manufacturers Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Europe / Middle East / Africa | Top 200, or top 10 from each country | Top 200, or top 10 from each manufacturer |
| North America | Top 140, or top 10 from each country | Top 140, or top 5 from each manufacturer |
| Central & South America | Top 60, or top 10 from each country | Top 60, or top 5 from each manufacturer |
| Asia | Top 150, or top 10 from each country | Top 150, or top 5 from each manufacturer |
| Oceania | Top 50, or top 10 from each country | Top 50, or top 5 from each manufacturer |
When the prerequisites for a "Star Player" registration are met, a notification will appear in-game. Please proceed to register on gran-turismo.com.
The "Star Player" status is only valid during the Stage immediately following the Stage where the player fulfilled the prerequisites.
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- (The "Star Player" registration form is available only to competitors aged 18 or over. In Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, competitors must be aged 21 or over.
- "Star Player" registration prerequisites may change during the Series in response to the current players' registration situation.)
7. TOP 16 SUPERSTARS
During the Online Series, there will be special "Top 16 Superstars" races where only the top drivers will be matched together. Bonus points are awarded after this race, allowing players to earn more points than normal.
To be eligible for the "Top 16 Superstars" race, the following prerequisites must be met:
The competitor is registered as a "Star Player" on gran-turismo.com.
A competitor's Driver Rating or acquired points for that Stage must be within the top 16 positions of all entering competitors. However, the following restrictions apply:
| Nations Cup | Manufacturers Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Europe / Middle East / Africa | Up to 2 competitors from the same country/territory | Up to 2 competitors from the same manufacturer |
| North America | Up to 10 competitors from the same country/territory | Up to 2 competitors from the same manufacturer |
| Central & South America | Up to 12 competitors from the same country/territory | Up to 2 competitors from the same manufacturer |
| Asia | Up to 12 competitors from the same country/territory | Up to 2 competitors from the same manufacturer |
| Oceania | Up to 10 competitors from the same country/territory | Up to 2 competitors from the same manufacturer |
- (For the details about amount of bonus points, selection criteria and entry restrictions for the "Top 16 Superstars", please check the information screen when selecting each event in-game.
- The selection criteria can either be based on the Drivers Rating or acquired points, depending on the event.)
8. POINTS OF CAUTION
Final Score Ties
If two or more competitors have equal amount of points at the end of a Stage, the ranking will be determined following these criteria:
- a) the highest Driver Rating;
- b) the highest Sportsmanship Rating;
- c) the earliest "Gran Turismo Sport" have been played, according to the PSN Online ID's record.)
Multiple Accounts
If it is found that a competitor is participating through multiple PSN accounts, and/or is partaking in any activity that interfere with other competitors' races, said competitor may be disqualified from the Championships.
Rule Violations and Fraudulent activity
In order for the organiser to uphold the highest standards for the event and to ensure a fair competition, we reserve the right to investigate any suspicious activities.
Participants are expected to fully cooperate with the organisers if such investigations are taking place.
If a competitor is found to have violated rules or have taken part in fraudulent activities, they may be disqualified or subject to other penalties.