The Online Qualifiers for the Manufacturers Cup of the "Gran Turismo World Series" 2024 is set to begin on Wednesday, May 8 and end on Saturday, May 25.

The Manufacturers Cup Online Qualifiers will consist of six rounds, each with a qualifying session and a final race.

With the World Series kicking off this July, a total of 12 manufacturers will battle it out on the track. These contenders include the top-ranked manufacturers determined by the Global Manufacturer Ranking, which is calculated at the conclusion of the Online Qualifiers. Joining the fray are the our official partners Toyota, Genesis, and Mazda, adding even more excitement to the mix!

At each World Series event, these 12 manufacturers will be represented by the highest-ranked competitor from the Online Qualifiers GT1 League in each round's host region. The host cities for the events and the corresponding regions are as follows:

　• World Series 2024 Rd. 1 – Montreal (Highest-ranked competitors from the Americas)
　• World Series 2024 Rd. 2 – Prague (Highest-ranked competitors from Europe/Middle East/Africa)
　• World Series 2024 Rd. 3 – Tokyo (Highest-ranked competitors from Asia-Oceania)

Race schedules and entry slots for the Online Qualifiers, effective points calculation, and race details for each round are listed below.

1. Race Schedule

To find out more about race times and slots for all rounds, as well as full race details, please refer to the following page:

https://www.gran-turismo.com/world/gt7/sportmode/championship/946/

2. Entry Slots

Races with the same regulations are held at different times for this championship. Choose a race entry slot that is convenient for you. You will be able to enter 15 minutes before the race starting time. The message "Now Accepting Entries" will be displayed at the starting time.

■ GT1 League (PDT)

Saturdays:

Wednesdays:

■ GT2& GT3 Leagues (PDT)

Saturdays:

Wednesdays:

3. Effective Points

In this championship, you will earn points after each race according to your finishing position in the race. The points gained are determined automatically by the average Driver Rating of all drivers matched in that race. The overall ranking is based on an effective points system. At the end of Round 6, the scores from your three best rounds will be counted. Please note, while you may join multiple race slots in a round, only the points from the last race entered will count.

For example:
- After two rounds, the points from the best round will represent the final score.
- After three rounds, the points from the two best rounds will be tallied for the final score.
- After all six rounds, the points from the three best rounds will be tallied for the final score.

(Half numbers will be rounded up.)

In the event that two or more competitors achieve an equal number of points at the conclusion of the Online Qualifiers, the ranking will be determined based on the following criteria:

1) The competitor with the highest cumulative individual points across all rounds.
2) If a tie persists, the competitor with the highest individual points achieved in a single round.
3) If still tied, the competitor with the highest Driver Rating (DR).
4) If still tied, the competitor with the highest Sportsmanship Rating (SR).
5) If still tied despite the above criteria, the ranking will be based on the player's account for PlayStation™Network's record, with preference given to the competitor who began playing Gran Turismo 7 at an earlier date.

4. Point Ranking Rewards

Players can win In-game Credits according to their position in the online rankings with the new Point Ranking Rewards bonus. These rewards will be distributed at the end of the season to players who finish within the specified ranking position and can be collected from the Sport mode.

See the table below for the requirements as well as the number of credits that can be earned.

■ GT1 League

■ GT2 & GT3 Leagues

Please note that competition schedules and regulations may be subject to change.