Contents
- CHAMPIONSHIPS
- Introducing the 'Nations Cup' competition in which drivers represent their respective country/territory, and the 'Manufacturer Series' contested amongst automobile manufacturers.
- ELIGIBILITY
- Information regarding the Online Series open to anyone from within the 'Sport' mode of GT Sport, and eligibility for events.
- PARTICIPATING REGIONS
- The Nations Cup is divided into five Regions, while the Manufacturer Series takes place over three Regions.
- 2021 CHAMPIONSHIP
- The four events that make up the route to the Grand Finals.
- POINTS
- How points are acquired in the Online Series which make up the core of the championships.
- STAR PLAYERS
- Information regarding the 'Star Player' status awarded to the very best competitors, and registration prerequisites for the 2021 Series.
- POINTS OF CAUTION
- Important rules of conduct for competing in the championships.
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.
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 Series and World Finals will be limited 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 championships will be divided into five Regions for the Nations Cup, and three separate Regions for the Manufacturer Series.
'Star Player' registration, participation in the World Series and World Finals is limited to players residing in the following countries/territories and regions.
NATIONS CUP
Europe/Middle East/Africa
- Austria
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Czech
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- India (excluding the State of Nagaland)
- Lebanon
- Kuwait
- Holland
- Norway
- Oman
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Slovakia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United
- Arab Emirates (UAE)
- UK
North America
- Canada
- United States of America
Central & South America
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Uruguay
Asia
- China
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Korea
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Taiwan
- Thailand
Oceania
- Australia
- New Zealand
Manufacturer Series
Europe/Middle East/Africa
- Austria
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Czech
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- India (excluding the State of Nagaland)
- Lebanon
- Kuwait
- Holland
- Norway
- Oman
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Slovakia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United
- Arab Emirates (UAE)
- UK
Americas
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Canada
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- United States of America
- Uruguay
Asia-Oceania
- Australia
- China
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Korea
- Malaysia
- New Zealand
- Singapore
- Taiwan
- Thailand
4.2021 CHAMPIONSHIP
The 2021 Championships will comprise of the following four events:
- 1Online Series
- 2World Series
- 3World Series Showdown
- 4World 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 6-month-long competition from April to September.
The Series will be divided into two Seasons, each made up of 10 Rounds (where 1 Round includes a Qualifying and a Final Race) for a total of 20 Rounds.
By participating in an online race, competitors will be awarded points based on their race performance. These points will determine competitors' positions in the rankings, which will be updated at the end of every Round.
The driver selections for the World Series and World Finals will be made based on the results of the point rankings at the end of each Season.
The overall ranking is based on an effective points system: at the end of each Season, the final score will be tallied from the best 1/3 Rounds out of the total for that Season (with half numbers rounded up).
- For example: after 10 Rounds the best 4 Rounds will be tallied for the final score (10/3=3.333..., rounded up.)
- Points at the end of Season 1 will not be carried over into Season 2.
Nations Cup 2021 Series Calendar
| Season 1 | Season 2 |
|---|---|
| Rd.124 April | Rd.110 July |
| Rd.21 May | Rd.217 July |
| Rd.38 May | Rd.331 July |
| Rd.415 May | Rd.47 August |
| Rd.522 May | Rd.514 August |
| Rd.626 May | Rd.625 August |
| Rd.72 June | Rd.71 September |
| Rd.89 June | Rd.88 September |
| Rd.916 June | Rd.915 September |
| Rd.1023 June | Rd.1022 September |
| 2021 Series Season 1 |
|---|
| Rd.124 April |
| Rd.21 May |
| Rd.38 May |
| Rd.415 May |
| Rd.522 May |
| Rd.626 May |
| Rd.72 June |
| Rd.89 June |
| Rd.916 June |
| Rd.1023 June |
| 2021 Series Season 2 |
|---|
Rd.110 July |
Rd.217 July |
Rd.331 July |
Rd.47 August |
Rd.514 August |
Rd.625 August |
Rd.71 September |
Rd.88 September |
Rd.915 September |
Rd.1022 September |
- (Due to unforeseen circumstances, it is possible that events on some dates may be changed or cancelled.)
Manufacturer Series Online Series
The Manufacturer Series Online Series will be held as a 6-month-long competition from April to September.
The Series will be divided into two Seasons, each made up of 10 Rounds (where 1 Round includes a Qualifying and a Final Race) for a total of 20 Rounds.
By participating in an online race, competitors will be awarded points based on their race performance. These points will determine competitors' positions in the rankings, which will be updated at the end of every Round.
The driver selections for the World Series and World Finals will be made based on the results of the point rankings at the end of each Season.
The overall ranking is based on an effective points system: at the end of each Season, the final score will be tallied from the best 1/3 Rounds out of the total for that Season (with half numbers rounded up).
- For example: after 10 Rounds the best 4 Rounds will be tallied for the final score (10/3=3.333..., rounded up.)
- At the end of Season 1, points will not be carried over into Season 2 and it will not be possible to change the manufacturer affiliation contract for Season 2.
Manufacturer Series 2021 Calendar
| Season 1 | Season 2 |
|---|---|
| Rd.121 April | Rd.17 July |
| Rd.228 April | Rd.214 July |
| Rd.35 May | Rd.318 July |
| Rd.412 May | Rd.44 August |
| Rd.519 May | Rd.511 August |
| Rd.629 May | Rd.628 August |
| Rd.75 June | Rd.74 September |
| Rd.812 June | Rd.811 September |
| Rd.919 June | Rd.918 September |
| Rd.1026 June | Rd.1025 September |
| 2021 Series Season 1 |
|---|
| Rd.121 April |
| Rd.228 April |
| Rd.35 May |
| Rd.412 May |
| Rd.519 May |
| Rd.629 May |
| Rd.75 June |
| Rd.812 June |
| Rd.919 June |
| Rd.1026 June |
| 2021 Series Season 2 |
|---|
Rd.17 July |
Rd.214 July |
Rd.318 July |
Rd.44 August |
Rd.511 August |
Rd.628 August |
Rd.74 September |
Rd.811 September |
Rd.918 September |
Rd.1025 September |
- (Due to unforeseen circumstances, it is possible that events on some dates may be changed or cancelled.)
Global Manufacturer Rankings
The Global Manufacturer Rankings is used to determine the manufacturers that will be entering the World Series and the World Finals.
The Global Manufacturer Rankings are determined at the end of each Season.
The ranking is based on an effective points system: at the end of each Season, the final score will be tallied from the best 1/3 Rounds out of the total for that Season (with half numbers rounded up).
- For example: after 10 Rounds the best 4 Rounds will be tallied for the final score (10/3=3.333..., rounded up.)
- At the end of Season 1, points will not be carried over into Season 2.
The Global Manufacturer Rankings will be created as described below.
- 1) A 'Manufacturer Ranking' will be created for each Region:
- - At the end of each Round, the position of a manufacturer in the 'Manufacturer Ranking' will be determined by the points acquired by its affiliated top driver (the driver who holds the highest score for that manufacturer in that Round).
- - At the end of each Round, 'Manufacturer Ranking Points' will be assigned to each of the 25 manufacturers based on their position in the above-mentioned 'Manufacturer Ranking', as follows:
Points Distribution Table
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th | 13th | 14th | 15th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 pts | 36 pts | 33 pts | 30 pts | 27 pts | 24 pts | 22 pts | 20 pts | 18 pts | 16 pts | 15 pts | 14 pts | 13 pts | 12 pts | 11 pts |
| 16th | 17th | 18th | 19th | 20th | 21st | 22nd | 23rd | 24th | 25th | |||||
| 10 pts | 9 pts | 8 pts | 7 pts | 6 pts | 5 pts | 4 pts | 3 pts | 2 pts | 1 pt |
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 pts | 36 pts | 33 pts | 30 pts | 27 pts | 24 pts |
| 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 pts | 20 pts | 18 pts | 16 pts | 15 pts | 14 pts |
| 13th | 14th | 15th | 16th | 17th | 18th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 pts | 12 pts | 11 pts | 10 pts | 9 pts | 8 pts |
| 19th | 20th | 21st | 22nd | 23rd | 24th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 pts | 6 pts | 5 pts | 4 pts | 3 pts | 2 pts |
| 25th | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pt |
- If two or more of the top ranking drivers from different manufacturers are tied on individual points, then the Manufacturer Ranking Points assigned to their respective manufacturers will be divided and assigned equally.
- For example: Player A (Toyota) and Player B (Mercedes-Benz) both have an individual score of 230 points. If both manufacturers are tied for 3rd in their Region, the points awarded for 3rd and 4th place will be added together with each team receiving half of the total (33+30=63/2=31.5 pts.)
- 2) A 'Global Manufacturer Ranking' will be created:
- -For each manufacturer, Manufacturer Ranking Points from all three Regions will be tallied to determine their 'Global Manufacturer Ranking'.
- If two or more manufacturers have an equal number of points in the 'Global Manufacturer Ranking', the selection will be determined following these criteria:
- a) the manufacturer with the highest Manufacturer Ranking Points across all three Regions and all Rounds; and
- b) if still tied, the manufacturer with the highest individual points of their top ranking drivers from all three Regions; and
- c) if still tied, the manufacturer with the highest individual points of their top ranking drivers from all three Regions and all Rounds.
Participating Manufacturers
- Alfa Romeo
- Aston Martin
- Audi
- BMW
- Chevrolet
- Citroën
- Dodge
- Ferrari
- Ford
- Honda
- Hyundai
- Jaguar
- Lamborghini
- Lexus
- Mazda
- McLaren
- Mercedes-Benz
- Mitsubishi
- Nissan
- Peugeot
- Porsche
- Renault Sport
- Subaru
- Toyota
- Volkswagen
2World Series
This is a global online event, bringing together the top competitors from around the world.
The World Series is comprised of 4 Rounds, grouped into Season 1 (Rounds 1 and 2) and Season 2 (Rounds 3 and 4).
The top competitors for each Season will be selected by the following criteria:
・ Season 1 (Rounds 1 and 2): top competitors among the 2020 World Finalists;
・ Season 2 (Rounds 3 and 4): top competitors from the 2021 World Series Showdown (details below.)
In each World Series Round, the top competitors and teams are awarded 'World Series Points' (details below.)
2021 World Series Broadcast Schedule
| Round | Broadcast Date |
|---|---|
World Series Rd.1 (Season 1) |
Sunday, 6 June 2021 |
World Series Rd.2 (Season 1) |
Sunday, 11 July 2021 |
World Series Rd.3 (Season 2) |
Sunday, 3 October 2021 |
World Series Rd.4 (Season 2) |
Sunday, 14 November 2021 |
- (Actual broadcast dates are still subject to change.)
Nations Cup
The Nations Cup competitors for the World Series Rd.1 & 2 (Season 1) and the World Series Rd.3 & 4 (Season 2) will be selected differently, as follows:
| Round | Nations Cup Competitor Selection |
|---|---|
World Series Rd.1 & 2 (Season 1) |
16 competitors from the 2020 World Finals Nations Cup |
World Series Rd.3 & 4 (Season 2) |
Top 16 competitors from the 2021 World Series Showdown Nations Cup |
- (In the event that a place becomes available due to the withdrawal of a competitor, that competitor will not be replaced.)
Manufacturer Series
The Manufacturer Series will be an individual race where one representative driver will be selected for each manufacturer.
Manufacturers and drivers of the World Series will be selected as follows:
| Rounds | World Series Rd.1 & 2 (Season 1) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturers | Manufacturers who competed in the 2020 World Finals |
| Representative Drivers | From competitors who participated in the 2020 World Finals and have chosen the same manufacturer for Season 1 of the 2021 Online Series, the representatives are selected as follows: 1. Out of the 2020 World Finals participants, in the order of final rankings. If the final ranking is tied, the order will be determined by the results obtained first in the Grand Final, then in Race 2, and finally in Race 1. 2. If a competitor cannot be selected with the above criteria, Polyphony Digital Inc. will select a competitor that is affiliated with the relevant manufacturer for Season 1 of the 2021 Online Series, and from their race results. |
| Rounds | World Series Rd.3 & 4 (Season 2) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturers | 12 manufacturers in total, including 2021 Official Partners (see below) and top ranking manufacturers from the Global Manufacturer Ranking at the end of Season 1. |
| Representative Drivers | From competitors who participated in the World Series Showdown, the representatives are selected as follows: 1. The competitors with the highest individual score in the final ranking. If the score is tied, the order will be determined by the results obtained first in the Grand Final, then in Race 2, and finally in Race 1. 2. If a competitor cannot be selected with the above criteria, Polyphony Digital Inc. will select a competitor that is affiliated with the relevant manufacturer for Season 2 of the 2021 Online Series, and from their race results. |
- (In the event that a place becomes available due to the withdrawal of a competitor, then we will reserve that place for the next runner-up following the criteria above.)
World Series Points
In each World Series Round, the top 3 competitors and teams for both Nations Cup and manufacturer Series are awarded 'World Series Points'. The World Series Points will be added as initial starting points in the World Finals rankings.
Points Distribution Table
| Ranking | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- (Please note that 'World Series Points' do not guarantee eligibility for participation in the World Finals, and are only counted for competitors and teams who make it to the Finals itself.)
3World Series Showdown
This is a global online event in which competitors battle it out for places in Season 2 of the World Series (Rounds 3 and 4). This event will be contested by the 2020 World Finalists and the top competitors from Season 1 of the 2021 Online Series. This is a wrap-up event for Season 1, and the midpoint of the 'FIA Gran Turismo Championships' 2021 Series.
In the World Series Showdown, a maximum of 10 World Series Points will be awarded to the top competitors and teams.
2021 World Series Showdown Broadcast Schedule
| Dates | |
|---|---|
World Series Showdown |
Saturday, 21 and Sunday, 22 August 2021 |
- (Actual broadcast dates are still subject to change.)
- (The actual race dates will be communicated to the competitors directly.)
Nations Cup
The World Series Showdown for the Nations Cup will have a total of 32 competitors, 16 of which joining from the 2020 World Finals and 16 coming from the Nations Cup 2021 Online Series Season 1.
| From the 2020 World Finals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Selection Criteria | 2020 World Finals Nations Cup Competitor (In the event that a place becomes available due to the withdrawal of a competitor, that competitor will not be replaced.) | |
| Total | 16 | |
| From the Nations Cup 2021 Online Series Season 1 | ||
| Maximum number of competitors from the same country/territory | 2(In the event that a place becomes available due to the withdrawal of a competitor, then we will reserve that place for the next runner-up following the criteria above.) | |
| Regions | Europe/Middle East/Africa | 6 |
| North America | 3 | |
| Central & South America | 2 | |
| Asia | 3 | |
| Oceania | 2 | |
| Total | 16 | |
| Grand Total | 32 |
|---|
Manufacturer Series
The manufacturer selection and representative drivers for the World Series Showdown are determined as follows:
Manufacturer Selection Process
A total of 12 teams will proceed to the World Series Showdown, consisting of Official Partner Manufacturers for the 2021 Series (see below) and the top ranked manufacturers according to the 'Global Manufacturer Ranking' calculated at the end of Season 1.
Official Partner Manufacturers
The following is a list of Official Partners for the 2021 Series.
- Toyota
- Mazda
(Other Official Partners may be added during the Series.)
Manufacturer Representative Selection Process
The Manufacturer Series is a team match with a total of three competitors from each Region entering for each manufacturer.
For each of the 12 manufacturers, the top ranking competitors from the Season 1 of the 2021 Online Series will enter.
- (In the event that a place becomes available due to the withdrawal of a competitor, then we will reserve that place for the next runner-up following the criteria above.)
World Series Points
In the World Series Showdown, the top 10 competitors and teams are awarded 'World Series Points'.
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pts | 9 pts | 8 pts | 7 pts | 6 pts | 5 pts | 4 pts | 3 pts | 2 pts | 1 pt |
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pts | 9 pts | 8 pts | 7 pts | 6 pts | 5 pts |
| 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 pts | 3 pts | 2 pts | 1 pt |
- (Please note that 'World Series Points' do not guarantee eligibility for participation in the World Finals, and are only counted for competitors and teams who make it to the Finals itself.)
4World Finals
This is an online event that determines this year's winners of the FIA Gran Turismo Championships.
The winner of the Nations Cup World Finals will become the 2021 Nations Cup Champion, and the World Finals winning team of the Manufacturer Series will become the 2021 Manufacturer Series Champion; both will be awarded at the FIA Prize Giving Ceremony scheduled for December 2021.
2021 World Finals Broadcast Schedule
| Dates | |
|---|---|
World Finals |
Saturday, 4 and Sunday, 5 December 2021 |
- (Actual broadcast dates are still subject to change.)
- (The actual race dates will be communicated to the competitors directly.)
Nations Cup
IIn the Nations Cup World Finals, a total of 32 competitors will compete, 16 of which joining from the ‘2021 World Series Showdown Nations Cup’, and 16 coming from the Nations Cup 2021 Online Series Season 2.
| From the 2021 World Series Showdown | ||
|---|---|---|
| Selection Criteria | 2021 World Series Showdown(In the event that a place becomes available due to the withdrawal of a competitor, that competitor will not be replaced.) | |
| Total | 16 | |
| Nations Cup 2021 Online Series Season 2 | ||
| Maximum number of competitors from the same country/territory | 2(In the event that a place becomes available due to the withdrawal of a competitor, then we will reserve that place for the next runner-up following the criteria above.) | |
| Regions | Europe/Middle East/Africa | 6 |
| North America | 3 | |
| Central & South America | 2 | |
| Asia | 3 | |
| Oceania | 2 | |
| Total | 16 | |
| Grand Total | 32 |
|---|
Manufacturer Series
The manufacturer selection and representative drivers for the World Finals are determined as follows:
Manufacturer Selection Process
A total of 12 teams will proceed to the World Finals, consisting of Official Partner Manufacturers for the 2021 Series (see below) and the top ranked manufacturers according to the 'Global Manufacturer Ranking' calculated at the end of Season 2.
Manufacturer Representative Selection Process
The Manufacturer Series is a team match with a total of three competitors from each of the three Regions (Europe/Middle East/Africa, Americas, and Asia-Oceania) entering for each manufacturer.
For each of the 12 manufacturers, the top ranking competitors from the Season 2 of the 2021 Online Series will enter.
- (In the event that a place becomes available due to the withdrawal of a competitors, then we will reserve that place for the next runner-up following the criteria above.)
5.POINTS
When a competitor 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.
- (If competitors enter more than one race in the same Round, only the points earned in the last race of the day will count towards their ranking for that Round.)
6.STAR PLAYERS
Players who reach the top ranks in the Online Series may register as 'Star Players' on the official gran-turismo.com website.
When the prerequisites for a 'Star Player' registration are met, a notification will appear in-game. Please proceed to register on gran-turismo.com
'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, and the player will receive more exposure in race reports and Live Events. The Driver Rating of a registered Star Player will appear as 'S' in-game.
The Star Player registration prerequisites for each Season are as follows:
| Season | Registration Prerequisites (for both the Nations Cup and Manufacturer Series) |
|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2020 World Finals competitors |
| Season 2 | 2021 World Series Showdown competitors |
- (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.POINTS OF CAUTION
Final Score Ties
If two or more competitors have an equal number of points at the end of a Season, the ranking will be determined following these criteria:
- a) the player with the highest points across all Rounds; and
- b) if still tied, the player with the highest points in an individual Round; and
- c) if still tied, the player with the highest Driver Rating (DR); and
- d) if still tied, the player with the highest Sportsmanship Rating (SR); and
- e) if still tied, the player who started playing 'Gran Turismo Sport' earlier, according to their account for PlayStation®Network's record.
Forbidden Activities
- -It is forbidden for a competitor to simultaneously participate in the same Championship and Season with multiple accounts.
- - It is forbidden to participate using another person's account for PlayStation®Network.
- - Unsportsmanlike conduct.
If players are found to be engaging in such forbidden activities, they will be dealt with accordingly, including but not limited to being banned from the Championships.
Rule Violations and Fraudulent Activities
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.
By participating in these championships, 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.