Gran Turismo World Series 2025 Online Qualifiers – Nations Cup Begins April 23

Polyphony Digital has just released the official schedule for the Gran Turismo World Series Nations Cup 2025 online qualifiers, which are set to begin on April 23rd, 2025. The series will run across six intense rounds, featuring a mix of car classes and tracks. As always, the Nations Cup is known for its unique and often demanding race combinations, and this year is no different.

What Are the Online Qualifiers?

The Nations Cup is one of the flagship events of the Gran Turismo World Series. It’s the main pathway to the live events, where the fastest players from all over the world come together to battle it out in a championship-style showdown. Across six competitive rounds, drivers will race using a wide range of vehicles on some of the most legendary circuits in the game. At the end of the online qualifiers, only the top-ranked GT1 League drivers from each region will secure a place on the grid. These are the best of the best, representing themselves and their countries based on a strict regional allocation system.

In total, just 12 drivers will qualify for the Nations Cup. Three of those spots are already reserved for the top players from the 2024 Series, while the remaining nine are divided across the world:

Europe, the Middle East, and Africa will have four spots; Central and South America get two; Asia, Oceania, and North America each get one. With limited slots and top-level competition in every region, the fight for qualification is going to be intense. One detail that really stands out is the inclusion of the Gran Turismo Red Bull X2019 Competition car, which will be featured in two of the six rounds. That car is a serious challenge to handle, and it's definitely going to test even the most skilled drivers in the field.

Race Schedule and Tracks

• Round 1 – 23rd April 2025 – Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta – Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce '15 – 15 Laps

Starting with Round One, we head to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Drivers will take on 15 laps in the powerful Lamborghini Aventador. To make things even tougher, the qualifying session for this round will last a full 18 minutes, which is quickly becoming the norm in these events.

• Round 2 – 26th April 2025 – Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps – Gran Turismo Red Bull X2019 (25th Anniversary / Competition) – 22 Laps

We move to Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps for a 22-lap race using the Red Bull X2019. This combination is fast, highly technical, and unforgiving, mistakes here will be costly.

• Round 3 – 30th April 2025 – Autopolis International Racing Course – Gr.3 Cars (Audi R8 LMS Evo '19, Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 '13, Honda NSX Gr.3, Lamborghini Huracán GT3 '15, Renault Sport R.S.01 GT3 '16) – 30 Laps

Round Three brings us to Autopolis International Racing Course, where competitors will have to complete a grueling 30 laps using a selection of Group 3 cars. That’s right, 30 laps. This one will be a true test of endurance, consistency, and tire management.

• Round 4 – 3rd May 2025 – Suzuka Circuit – Gran Turismo F3500-A – 12 Laps

Then, in Round Four, we head to Suzuka Circuit with the Gran Turismo F3500-A, a classic formula-style car with its own quirks and challenges. This round is going to be all about precision and rhythm.

• Round 5 – 7th May 2025 – Trial Mountain Circuit Reverse – Gran Turismo Red Bull X2019 (25th Anniversary / Competition) – 30 Laps

Round Five takes us to Trial Mountain for another brutal 30-lap race, once again using the Red Bull X2019. This combination is no joke—high-speed corners and the car’s wild handling will push everyone to their limits.

• Round 6 – 10th May 2025 – Autodrome Lago Maggiore - Full Course – Gr.3 Cars (BMW M6 GT3 Sprint Model '16, Toyota GR Supra Racing Concept '18, Genesis X GR3, Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 '18, Lexus RC F GT3 '17) – 29 Laps

And finally, Round Six wraps things up at Lago Maggiore, with a 29-lap race featuring selected Group 3 cars. It’s a long one, and strategy is going to play a huge part, especially when it comes to tire wear and fuel management.

Final Thoughts

Meanwhile, the Manufacturers Cup is nearly finished, and we’ll soon find out who’s advancing to the live events from that side as well. You can check the full schedule, entry criteria, and event details at the link below.