From 18 March to 19 April, we will be hosting the Manufacturer Series – Stage 1 of the‘FIA Gran Turismo Championships’ 2020 Series. The ranking is based on an effective points system: the final score will be tallied from the best 3 Rounds out of the total 10 Rounds.

[IMPORTANT]

The 'FIA Gran Turismo Championships' 2020 Series Manufacturer Series will be fought inthe same manner as last year with 10 Rounds per Stage, for a total of 40 Rounds across 4 Stages.



The final score will be tallied from the best 1/4 Rounds out of the total for that Stage(rounded up).



■ Stage 1 Calculation

・At the end of Rounds 4, the points from the best Round will count towards the final score.

・At the end of Rounds 8, the points from the best 2 Rounds will count towards the final score.

・At the end of Rounds 10, the points from the best 3 Rounds will count towards the final score.



Continuing into Stage 2 and beyond, the number of Rounds that are counted towards the final score will increase, with the best 10 Rounds to be counted after 40 Rounds.



At the end of each Stage, competitors will be selected to participate in the upcoming World Tour live events according to their ranking. For the 'World Tour 2020 - Nürburgring', the results at the end of Stage 1 will be used in the selection process. In addition, players will be able to change their manufacturer affiliation contract at the start of Stage 1, and won’t be able to change it again until the end of Stage 4.



Please refer to the 'FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships 2020 Series Overview' article on gran-turismo.com for further details.

[Top 16 Superstars]

The schedule below shows each Round and the 'Top 16 Superstars' race.



■ Race Schedule

・Starting time for each race, every day: 16:00, 17:20, 18:40, 20:00, 21:20 UTC (5 races in total.)



■ 'Top 16 Superstars' Schedule

・Round 10 (Race Time: 18:40 UTC)

・Selection Criteria: Acquired points

・Bonus Points: 0 Base Points, 1x Points Multiplier

・Entry Restriction: Up to 2 players from the same Manufacturer



The standard race will commence 10 minutes after the start of the 'Top 16 Superstars' race.

FIA Gran Turismo Championships 2020 Series Manufacturer Series - Stage 1 ROUND 1 Date 18/03/2020 (Wed) Settings Fixed Fuel Consumption During Qualifying 3 Times Tire Wear During Qualifying 9 Times Fuel Consumption During Final 3 Times Tire Wear During Final 9 Times Category Gr.3 Car Car from Garage Track Autodrome Lago Maggiore - GP Qualifying Time 6 Minute(s) Overtake Button Time Duration None Race Time (Laps/Endurance) 13 Lap(s) Start Type Rolling Start Tyres Racing: Medium , Racing: Hard Tyre Requirement None ROUND 2 Date 22/03/2020 (Sun) Settings Fixed Fuel Consumption During Qualifying 3 Times Tire Wear During Qualifying 5 Times Fuel Consumption During Final 3 Times Tire Wear During Final 5 Times Category Gr.4 Car Car from Garage Track Suzuka Circuit Qualifying Time 6 Minute(s) Overtake Button Time Duration None Race Time (Laps/Endurance) 11 Lap(s) Start Type Rolling Start Tyres Racing: Medium , Racing: Hard Tyre Requirement Hard ROUND 3 Date 25/03/2020 (Wed) Settings Fixed Fuel Consumption During Qualifying 3 Times Tire Wear During Qualifying 3 Times Fuel Consumption During Final 3 Times Tire Wear During Final 3 Times Category Gr.3 Car Car from Garage Track Red Bull Ring Qualifying Time 5 Minute(s) Overtake Button Time Duration None Race Time (Laps/Endurance) 13 Lap(s) Start Type Rolling Start Tyres Racing: Heavy Wet , Racing: Intermediate Tyre Requirement None ROUND 4 Date 29/03/2020 (Sun) Settings Fixed Fuel Consumption During Qualifying 7 Times Tire Wear During Qualifying 4 Times Fuel Consumption During Final 7 Times Tire Wear During Final 4 Times Category Gr.4 Car Car from Garage Track Willow Springs International Raceway: Big Willow Qualifying Time 5 Minute(s) Overtake Button Time Duration None Race Time (Laps/Endurance) 18 Lap(s) Start Type Rolling Start Tyres Racing: Soft , Racing: Medium Tyre Requirement Medium ROUND 5 Date 01/04/2020 (Wed) Settings Fixed Fuel Consumption During Qualifying 3 Times Tire Wear During Qualifying 4 Times Fuel Consumption During Final 3 Times Tire Wear During Final 4 Times Category Gr.3 Car Car from Garage Track AUTOPOLIS INTERNATIONAL RACING COURSE Qualifying Time 5 Minute(s) Overtake Button Time Duration None Race Time (Laps/Endurance) 13 Lap(s) Start Type Rolling Start Tyres Racing: Hard Tyre Requirement None ROUND 6 Date 05/04/2020 (Sun) Settings Fixed Fuel Consumption During Qualifying 4 Times Tire Wear During Qualifying 13 Times Fuel Consumption During Final 4 Times Tire Wear During Final 13 Times Category Gr.4 Car Car from Garage Track Autodromo Nazionale Monza Qualifying Time 6 Minute(s) Overtake Button Time Duration None Race Time (Laps/Endurance) 14 Lap(s) Start Type Rolling Start Tyres Racing: Soft , Racing: Medium , Racing: Hard Tyre Requirement Hard/Medium ROUND 7 Date 08/04/2020 (Wed) Settings Fixed Fuel Consumption During Qualifying 3 Times Tire Wear During Qualifying 12 Times Fuel Consumption During Final 3 Times Tire Wear During Final 12 Times Category Gr.3 Car Car from Garage Track Fuji International Speedway (Short) Qualifying Time 5 Minute(s) Overtake Button Time Duration None Race Time (Laps/Endurance) 15 Lap(s) Start Type Rolling Start Tyres Racing: Soft , Racing: Medium Tyre Requirement Soft ROUND 8 Date 12/04/2020 (Sun) Settings Fixed Fuel Consumption During Qualifying 3 Times Tire Wear During Qualifying 4 Times Fuel Consumption During Final 3 Times Tire Wear During Final 4 Times Category Gr.4 Car Car from Garage Track Dragon Trail - Gardens Qualifying Time 5 Minute(s) Overtake Button Time Duration None Race Time (Laps/Endurance) 11 Lap(s) Start Type Rolling Start Tyres Racing: Medium Tyre Requirement None ROUND 9 Date 15/04/2020 (Wed) Settings Fixed Fuel Consumption During Qualifying 6 Times Tire Wear During Qualifying 6 Times Fuel Consumption During Final 6 Times Tire Wear During Final 6 Times Category Gr.4 Car Car from Garage Track WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Qualifying Time 5 Minute(s) Overtake Button Time Duration None Race Time (Laps/Endurance) 15 Lap(s) Start Type Rolling Start Tyres Racing: Soft , Racing: Medium , Racing: Hard Tyre Requirement Hard/Medium/Soft ROUND 10 Date 19/04/2020 (Sun) Top 16 Settings Fixed Fuel Consumption During Qualifying 4 Times Tire Wear During Qualifying 10 Times Fuel Consumption During Final 4 Times Tire Wear During Final 10 Times Category Gr.3 Car Car from Garage Track Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix Layout Qualifying Time 6 Minute(s) Overtake Button Time Duration None Race Time (Laps/Endurance) 17 Lap(s) Start Type Rolling Start Tyres Racing: Soft , Racing: Medium , Racing: Hard Tyre Requirement Hard

As in previous championships, at the end of each Stage players will be selected for 'Star Player' registration and 'Victory Bonuses' will be distributed in-game according to the results.



Please note that competition schedules and regulations may still be subject to further changes.