The “2023 Gran Turismo World Series” (GTWS 2023) is scheduled to kick off on May 13. Both the championship’s special page and the 2023 Series Overview page are now accessible to everyone.
■ Overview of the 2023 Gran Turismo World Series
https:/www.gran-turismo.com/world/gt7/championships/gtws2023/
The GTWS 2023 is a global tournament that welcomes all Gran Turismo 7 players. The series consists of two main championships: the Nations Cup, in which drivers vie for victory representing their individual countries (or territories), and the Manufacturers Cup, where racers compete under the banner of their preferred manufacturer.
There have been several key updates to the championship structure for GTWS 2023. Both the Nations Cup and the Manufacturers Cup will host seven online series events. Top-ranked competitors will progress to the World Series Showdown 2023 in August, followed by the World Finals 2023 in December, which will determine the champions of the 2023 Series.
Consistent with past events, the live competitions will be streamed online and feature comprehensive commentary on the most thrilling face-offs between the world’s elite drivers.
The newly introduced team-based Nations Cup
The initial round of the Nations Cup Online Series is set for May 13. Just like in prior Online Series, gamers will earn individual points; but, in the live events such as the World Series Showdown, the three highest-ranked players from each country’s (or territory’s) top league will form a team of three.
This year’s Nations Cup is set to offer a more diverse representation of each participating country (or territory). Be sure to catch the action to see what unfolds when seasoned racers like last year’s World Finals Winner, Coque López from Spain, join forces with emerging talents.
Nations Cup Race Schedule
Round 1: May 13, 2023
- Car Category: Gr.3
- Track: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Useable Tyre & Types: Racing: Hard / Racing: Medium
- No. of Laps: 24 (GT1 League) / 12 (GT2 & GT3 Leagues)
Round 2: May 17, 2023
- Car Category: Gr.2
- Track: Fuji International Speedway
- Useable Tyre & Types: Racing: Medium / Racing: Soft
- No. of Laps: 30 (GT1 League) / 20 (GT2 & GT3 Leagues)
Round 3: May 20, 2023
- Car Regulations: Dallara SF23 Super Formula / Honda ’23, Dallara SF23 Super Formula / Toyota ’23
- Track: Deep Forest Raceway
- Useable Tyre & Types: Racing: Soft
- No. of Laps: 24 (GT1 League) / 16 (GT2 & GT3 Leagues)
Round 4: May 24, 2023
- Car Category: Gr.4
- Track: Autodrome Lago Maggiore – Full Course
- Useable Tyre & Types: Racing: Hard
- No. of Laps: 20 (GT1 League) / 10 (GT2 & GT3 Leagues)
Round 5: May 27, 2023
- Car Category: Gr.1
- Track: Autódromo de Interlagos
- Useable Tyre & Types: Racing: Medium / Racing: Soft
- No. of Laps: 25 (GT1 League) / 15 (GT2 & GT3 Leagues)
Round 6: May 31, 2023
- Car Regulations: Volkswagen Scirocco Gr.4
- Track: Dragon Trail – Seaside
- Useable Tyre & Types: Racing: Soft
- No. of Laps: 28 (GT1 League) / 15 (GT2 & GT3 Leagues)
Round 7: June 3, 2023
- Car Category: Gr.3
- Track: Grand Valley – Highway 1
- Useable Tyre & Types: Racing: Medium / Racing: Soft
- No. of Laps: 30 (GT1 League) / 15 (GT2 & GT3 Leagues)
