The Gran Turismo World Series 2023 will begin on May 13th with Round 1 of the Nations Cup. Players who own Gran Turismo 7 for PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 can join the series by going into the game’s sports mode. Once there, sign up for the Nations Cup, a race that represents your home country or region, or the Manufacturers’ Cup, a race for your favorite manufacturer.
Unlike previous years, the 7-round Nations Cup Online Series will run in consecutive blocks, with Round 7 taking place on June 3rd. The Manufacturers’ Cup will begin on June 7th with the first round followed by the final round on July 1st.
Online Series results will determine who will be invited to two live events in the 2023 Series: the World Series Showdown in Amsterdam (August 11-12) and the World Finals on site in early December. To be announced.
In 2022, the thrilling world final in Monaco ended with Subaru and Toyota tied for points in the Manufacturers’ Cup, but the trophy went to Subaru’s Daniel Solis (USA) and Miyazono. Awarded to Takuma (Japan) and Kylian Durmont (France). in the final race.
In the Nations Cup, the same heated battle unfolded, and the points were lined up at the top. This time around, popular Spaniard and World Series veteran Coque Lopez was crowned champion with a race win after a final lap full of happenings. Ángel Inostroza of Chile finished second, while 2018 inaugural world champion Igor Fraga of Brazil completed the final podium.
When the format of the Nations Cup changes for 2023, Showdown and the World Final will be contested as team events, similar to the Manufacturers’ Cup, with three drivers from the same nation competing for the title.
“I’m always excited when a new Gran Turismo World Series starts,” commented Gran Turismo Series Producer Kazunori Yamauchi. “Each year we see incredible battles between established stars, but new talent is always breaking out onto the top scene.
Similar to the Gran Turismo World Series, in 2023, the Olympic Esports Series will also be held in Singapore at the end of June, attracting top players from around the world. Another exciting milestone for this year is the release of a Gran Turismo film celebrating the success of the Nissan PlayStation GT Academy program in August around the Amsterdam Showdown event.
“Following the example of GT Academy, I am looking forward to watching 2018 Gran Turismo World Series Champion Igor Fraga race in Japan this year in the Super GT 300 class and Super Formula Lights. We look forward to seeing him challenge for the World Series after finishing third in last year’s Nations Cup.”
Michelin, Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR), Genesis, Mazda, Brembo, Sony Alpha and BBS will continue to support the Gran Turismo World Series as official partners.
The Gran Turismo World Series allows all players with a PS Plus membership to participate in online rounds in Gran Turismo 7’s Sport Mode. The online series is organized in a league format with his three leagues determined by driver rating, where players compete in races. with an opponent of the same level. Qualification for the World Series Showdown and World Finals is subject to the terms and conditions posted on the Gran Turismo Website.
In addition to the Gran Turismo World Series, there is already the Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup. The seven online qualifying rounds will end on August 27th, and the finals will once again be held alongside the year-end Gran Turismo World Series Finals.
For the first time since Sydney in early 2020, Gran Turismo fans will have the opportunity to watch the Gran Turismo World Series live and in person at both the Showdown event in Amsterdam and the World Finals. Keep an eye on his channels on gran-turismo.com and Gran Turismo socials for information on how to get your tickets.
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