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  • First-ever Olympic Virtual Series Motor Sport Event airs June 23

    First-ever Olympic Virtual Series Motor Sport Event airs June 23

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    After an intense 11 days, qualifying for the Olympic Virtual Series Motor Sport Event is now over and we can reveal the 16 Gran Turismo Sport players who will be racing for glory in the final that will be broadcast on Olympic Day, June 23.

    With fractions of a second being squeezed out daily from the Tokyo Expressway South Inner Loop in the Toyota GR Supra Racing Concept Gr.3, the action went down to the wire to finalise the top 16 of the Global Online Qualification event. But at the top of that exclusive list, the fastest time was set with three days of the time trial still to go when Italy’s Valerio Gallo (Williams_BRacer) recorded a 1’55.046. His stunning lap held off challenges from second-placed Andrew Brooks (PX7-Deafsun) from Canada who set a 1’55.098 with one day of the event left and France’s Baptiste Beauvois (R8G_TSUTSU) whose 1’55.102 with 12 hours to spare secured him the third qualifying spot for the final.

    They will enter the Olympic Virtual Series Motor Sport Event as favourites, but with less than four-tenths of a second separating the 16 qualifiers from all over the world, the stage is set for some ultra-close racing to decide our winner.

    With Gallo Europe’s fastest and Brooks heading the North American table, Japan’s Takuma Miyazono (Kerokkuma_ej20) (1’55.109) was Asia’s fastest. Angel Inostroza (YASHEAT_Loyrot) (1’55.117) from Chile took the honours for Central & South America with Australia’s Adam Wilk (Adam_2167) (1’55.249) taking the only place in the final for the Oceania region. Check out the 16 best qualifying times at the end of this article.

    Announced in April, the Olympic Virtual Series is a new initiative from the International Olympic Committee (IOC). They have partnered with five international sports federations and corresponding games publishers to create virtual events in Baseball, Cycling, Rowing, Sailing, and Motor Sport.

    The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and Polyphony Digital Inc. were proud to be chosen to create the Olympic Virtual Series Motor Sport Event on Gran Turismo Sport.

    Seven countries from the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region will be represented in the final along with the top four from Asia, one from Oceania, two from North America and two from Central & South America. See you on June 23 when the event streams live on PlayStation’s Twitch channel.

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  • Allererste „Olympic Virtual Series“-Motorsportveranstaltung wird am 23. Juni zu übertragen

    Allererste „Olympic Virtual Series“-Motorsportveranstaltung wird am 23. Juni zu übertragen

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    Nach 11 intensiven Tagen ist die Qualifikation für die „Olympic Virtual Series“-Motorsportveranstaltung jetzt abgeschlossen, sodass wir die 16 Spieler von Gran Turismo Sport bekannt geben können, die im Finale am 23. Juni, dem Olympic Day, um den Ruhm wetteifern werden.

    Nachdem im Toyota GR Supra Racing Concept Gr.3 auf dem „Tokyo Expressway – Südlicher Innenring“ täglich Bruchteile von Sekunden den Ausschlag gaben, blieb es bis zur letzten Minute spannend. Doch jetzt stehen die besten 16 Fahrer der globalen Online-Qualifikation fest. An der Spitze dieser exklusiven Liste steht der Italiener Valerio Gallo (Williams_BRacer), der drei Tage vor dem Ende des Zeitrennens die Bestzeit von 1:55.046 fuhr. Seine beeindruckende Rundenzeit von 1:55.098 einen Tag vor Ende der Veranstaltung brachte Andrew Brooks (PX7-Deafsun) aus Kanada den zweiten Platz ein. 12 Stunden vor Schluss fuhr Baptiste Beauvois (R8G_TSUTSU) dann mit 1:55.102 eine Runde, die ihm den dritten Startplatz fürs Finale sicherte.

    Diese drei Fahrer bilden bei der „Olympic Virtual Series“-Motorsportveranstaltung das Favoritentrio, doch da das globale Feld aus 16 Fahrern weniger als vier Zehntelsekunden auseinanderliegt, dürfte das Finale eine extrem knappe Angelegenheit werden.

    Neben Gallo aus Europa und Brooks aus Nordamerika fuhr Takuma Miyazono (Kerokkuma_ej20) mit 1:55.109 für Asien die schnellst Rundenzeit. Angel Inostroza (YASHEAT_Loyrot) aus Chile stellte mit 1:55.117 die beste Zeit für Mittel- und Südamerika auf, während Adam Wilk (Adam_2167) aus Australien dank seiner Rundenzeit von 1:55.249 im Finale als Einziger für die Region Ozeanien antreten wird. Am Ende dieses Artikels findet ihr die 16 besten Qualifikationszeiten.

    Die im April angekündigte Olympic Virtual Series kam auf Initiative des Internationalen Olympischen Komitees (IOC) zustande. Das IOC arbeitet mit fünf internationalen Sportverbänden und Videospiel-Publishern zusammen, um virtuelle Events in den Disziplinen Baseball, Radsport, Rudern, Segeln und Motorsport zu veranstalten.

    Die Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) und Polyphony Digital Inc. sind stolz darauf, die „Olympic Virtual Series“-Motorsportveranstaltung in Gran Turismo Sport abhalten zu dürfen.

    Im Finale sind sieben Länder aus EMEA (Europa, Naher Osten und Afrika) vertreten. Dazu kommen die besten vier Fahrer aus Asien, einer aus Ozeanien, zwei aus Nordamerika und zwei aus Mittel- und Südamerika. Wir sehen uns am 23. Juni, wenn die Veranstaltung auf dem Twitch-Kanal von PlayStation gestreamt wird.

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  • The FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships returns for 2021 Season

    The FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships returns for 2021 Season

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    As we enter our fourth year of the FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships I am no less excited than I was back in 2018. Last year was a fantastic season of racing and we eventually saw a dominant display from Japanese racer Takuma Miyazono that saw him become Nations Cup Champion as well as being part of Team Subaru, alongside Mikail Hizal (TUR) and Daniel Solis (USA), who won the Manufacturer Series.

    Due to the effect of Covid-19, we are missing the atmosphere of our live World Tours and the opportunity to meet our wonderful competitors directly, but we’re lucky that we can still test new ideas and continue to grow the FIA Gran Turismo Championships even in this online only environment.

    We’re excited by the new format for the series this year and, with new developments in our broadcast production integrating new technologies, we are certain that we can show everyone even more exciting racing action.

    While we are looking forward to getting back to meeting up with competitors and audiences in person, we feel it is right to keep the Championships purely online in 2021. I wish the best of luck to all of the fantastic competitors who will participate within the competition.

    The FIA Gran Turismo Championships will start on Wednesday, April 21 – so if you want to enter then make sure you sign up in Sports Mode on GT Sport  – you can find the full terms and conditions here.

    Details of the different stages and all of our new broadcasts can be seen below. As a reminder, the Championship comprises a ‘Nations Cup’, where drivers compete for their country, and a ‘Manufacturer Series’, where they compete for one of the manufacturers featured in-game, each has a slightly different structure. For anyone interested, make sure you follow us on our social channels and check out gran-turismo.com to be sure not to miss any of the action and get full details on how to participate, and watch the 2021 Season. No doubt we will see some breath-taking, high-level racing again this year in both the Nations Cup and Manufacturer Series.

    ONLINE STAGE 1 – runs from April 21 and concludes on June 26. Competitors from around the world will race online over 10 rounds of the Manufacturer Series (taking place on Wednesdays) and 10 rounds of the Nations Cup (on Saturdays).

    ‘WORLD SERIES’ 1 & 2 – this period will also see the global top 16 Nations Cup and top 12 Manufacturer Series competitors (initially selected from the 2020 World Finals) taking part in two new ‘World Series’ events that will be broadcast on Sunday, June 6, and Sunday, July 11, respectively.

    ‘WORLD SERIES SHOWDOWN’ – The end of Online Stage 1 gives a chance to its best 16 Nations Cup competitors to challenge for a place in the World Series and World Finals against the 16 elite players who contested the first two World Series events. At the same time, team duties will return for the Manufacturer Series with 12 teams of three racers contesting their ‘Showdown’ with World Finals points at stake. The Manufacturer Series World Series Showdown will be broadcast on Saturday, August 21 and the Nations Cup on Sunday, August 22.

    ONLINE STAGE 2 – Running from July 7 until September 25 a further 10 rounds each for the Nations Cup and Manufacturer Series provide a chance for competitors to win their place in December’s World Finals.

    ‘WORLD SERIES’ 3 & 4 – A new-look elite group of players will contest two more race events set to be broadcast on 3 October and 14 November.

    WORLD FINALS – Three days of World Finals will be broadcast on Friday 3, Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 December. Friday features the support series, Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup. Saturday’s Manufacturer Series final will again see 12 manufacturer teams of three drivers contesting a series of races. Sunday’s finale will be the Nations Cup World Final with the 16 established World Series competitors challenged by 16 new racers who have won their place in Online Stage 2.

    Website: LINK

  • Das Weltfinale der FIA Gran Turismo Championships 2020 bot drei Tage lange packende Rennen

    Das Weltfinale der FIA Gran Turismo Championships 2020 bot drei Tage lange packende Rennen

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    Mit großer Vorfreude und einer wachsenden Zahl an Fahrern und Zuschauern gingen die FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships in ihr drittes Jahr. In eindrucksvoller Umgebung bot die „World Tour 2020 – Sydney“ im Februar mit spannenden Rennen eine aufregende Saisoneröffnung. Der japanische Fahrer Takuma Miyazono gewann den Nations Cup, während Nicolás Rubilar (Chile), Randall Haywood (USA) und Coque López (Spanien) in der Manufacturer Series den Sieg für BMW holten.

    Wir alle wissen, was dann passierte. Die globale Pandemie sorgte für Lockdowns und machte große Versammlungen sowie internationale Reisen unmöglich. Für den Rest des Jahres fanden keine „World Tour“-Live-Events mehr statt.

    Doch natürlich liegt einer der großen Vorteile dieser jungen Meisterschaftsformate darin, dass der Großteil der Rennen online ausgetragen wird. So traten auch in der diesjährigen Online-Serie mit 30 Runden Fahrer aus den fünf globalen Regionen gegeneinander an.

    Im November standen die drei rasanten regionalen Online-Finalrunden an und wurden auf YouTube übertragen. Die Ergebnisse findet ihr hier.

    Beim Weltfinale im Dezember trafen dann die international schnellsten Gran Turismo-Fahrer für noch mehr heiße Rennaction aufeinander.

    Auch wenn wir uns für das Finale nicht in der echten Welt versammeln konnten, setzten wir doch alles daran, eine großartige Wettkampfarena zu erschaffen. So entstand ein neues virtuelles Zuhause für das Weltfinale 2020. Mit Unterstützung des neuen Partners der Serie, den α-Kameras von Sony, gelang es, die Fahrer aus 14 verschiedenen Ländern und vielen unterschiedlichen Zeitzonen zusammenzubringen.

    Und so kam es wieder einmal zu epischen Rennen.

    Tag 1 – GR Supra GT Cup

    Eingeläutet wurde das Weltfinale mit dem in Zusammenarbeit mit Toyota zusätzlich stattfindenden Finale des Markenrennens „GR Supra GT Cup“. In zwei Halbfinalrennen entschied sich, welche 12 Fahrer aus dem Feld von 24 Teilnehmern ins Finale einziehen würden.

    Nachdem er im Finalrennen zwischenzeitlich mehr als 20 Sekunden zurücklag, fuhr Takuma Miyazono aus Japan dank herausragender Reifenstrategie und Fahrkünste als Erster über die Ziellinie. Durch diesen Sieg setzte er sich an die Spitze der Wertung und gewann vor dem Brasilianer Lucas Bonelli und dem 18-jährigen Spanier Jose Serrano den GR Supra GT Cup 2020.

    Tag 2 – Manufacturer Series

    Am zweiten Tag des Weltfinale-Wochenendes war es Zeit für die Manufacturer Series. In Dreierteams für die 12 Hersteller traten insgesamt 36 Fahrer an, darunter mit Toyota und Mazda auch die offiziellen Partner der Serie. Jedes Teammitglied fuhr jeweils ein Rennen. Die am Schluss erreichte Gesamtpunktzahl entschied über den siegreichen Hersteller.

    Den Höhepunkt der Manufacturer Series bildete das Große Finale über 30 Runden auf dem Autódromo de Interlagos. Hier lieferten sich zwei vorherige Champions des „Nations Cup“-Weltfinales ein Kopf-an-Kopf-Duell: der für Honda fahrende Gewinner von 2017, der Brasilianer Igor Fraga – er ist auch in der realen Formel 3 unterwegs –, und Mikail Hizal aus der Türkei für Subaru, der Champion von 2018.

    Nach einigen spannenden Rennmomenten spielte auch hier die beste Strategie beim Wechsel der Michelin-Reifen eine Rolle, sodass am Ende Hizal das Rennen für sich und die Meisterschaft für Team Subaru entschied, das außer ihm aus dem Amerikaner Daniel Solis und dem bereits am Vortag siegreichen Takuma Miyazono bestand.

    Das Team von BMW landete vor dem von Mercedes-Benz auf dem zweiten Platz.

    Tag 3 – Nations Cup

    Mit dem Nations Cup erreichten die FIA GT Championships 2020 ihren Gipfel. In drei Rennen machten die besten 16 Fahrer aus der ganzen Welt den Sieger unter sich aus. Im Großen Finale wurde die doppelte Punktzahl vergeben und Miyazono und Valerio Gallo aus Italien lieferten sich bis in die letzte Kurve des Rennens ein hitziges Gefecht, das die Zuschauer bis zum Schluss auf die Folter spannte.

    Der Kampf zwischen Miyazono und Gallo begann bereits im ersten Rennen auf dem Fuji International Speedway, als sich der japanische Fahrer im spannenden neuen Toyota GR Yaris die Poleposition sicherte, während der Italiener zwei Plätze hinter ihm startete. Doch Gallo fuhr ein fehlerfreies Rennen mit einer perfekten Boxenstoppstrategie, sodass er als Erster ins Ziel schoss. Miyazono hingegen landete auf einem enttäuschenden 9. Platz. Im zweiten Rennen meldete sich der Sieger der Region Asien/Ozeanien jedoch mit brüllendem Motor zurück und schnappte sich auf dem anspruchsvollen Straßenkurs „Tokyo Expressway – Östlicher Außenring“ erneut die Poleposition. Unter rutschigen Bedingungen kamen beim Porsche 911 RSR die Michelin-Regenreifen zum Einsatz. Miyazono rief sein bestes fahrerisches Können ab und nahm dem Spanier Jose Serrano in der letzten Kurve den Sieg. Gallo fand unterdessen nie richtig ins Rennen und fuhr an zehnter Stelle ins Ziel.

    Der Beginn des Großen Finales machte neugierig, denn die beiden nach Punkten Führenden, Miyazono und Serrano, legten ein enttäuschendes Qualifying hin und starteten vom 7. respektive 8. Platz. Gallo ergriff die Gelegenheit und legte im stylishen Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept auf dem Circuit de la Sarthe, der Heimat des 24-Stunden-Rennens von Le Mans, eine blitzschnelle Runde hin. So startete er in diesem Rennen über zehn Runden von der Poleposition.

    Mit einer Reihe unterschiedlicher Boxenstoppstrategien rangen diverse namhafte Fahrer um den Platz an der Spitze, darunter der Australier Cody Nikola Latkovski, Tomoaki Yamanaka und Ryota Kokubun aus Japan sowie der Kanadier Andrew Brooks. Nach zehn Runden fuhr schließlich Gallo als Erster über die Ziellinie. Allerdings reichte Miyazonos zweiter Platz, um ihm mit 45 Punkten den Titel des Nations Cup 2020 zu sichern. Gallo kam auf 42 Punkte, an dritter Stelle stand Kokubun mit 29 Punkten. Damit räumte der Gewinner der „World Tour 2020 – Sydney“ und des regionalen Finales der Region Asien/Ozeanien auch bei allen drei Wochenend-Events des Weltfinales den Sieg ab.

    Während viele von uns 2020 einfach nur vergessen wollen werden, wird Takuma Miyazono sich noch lange Zeit stolz daran erinnern.

    Alle drei Events sind auf dem YouTube-Kanal „Gran Turismo TV“ als einzelne Streams abrufbar. Die Ergebnisse und vollständigen Berichte findet ihr auf gran-turismo.com.

    Website: LINK

  • FIA Gran Turismo Championships 2020 World Finals offer three days of thrilling racing

    FIA Gran Turismo Championships 2020 World Finals offer three days of thrilling racing

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    The FIA certified Gran Turismo Championships began its third year with great anticipation as it continued to grow and attract new audiences and new players. World Tour 2020 – Sydney in February was a stunning way to start the new season in spectacular surroundings with some thrilling races. Japanese driver Takuma Miyazono took the honours in the Nations Cup and Nicolás Rubilar (CHI), Randall Haywood (USA) and Coque López (ESP) took the win for BMW in the Manufacturer Series.

    We all know what happened next. The global pandemic locked down countries and restricted large gatherings and international travel. There would be no more physical World Tour events for the rest of the year.

    But, of course, one of the great features of these emerging championships is that the majority of the racing takes place online. The 2020 Online Series saw competitors across five global regions racing each other over the 30 rounds.

    Come November, three online Regional Finals were staged with all the action broadcast on YouTube and results available here.

    More great racing action selected the fastest Gran Turismo drivers in the world to take part in the World Finals in December.

    Not being together physically did not mean we could not create a great arena for racing. A new virtual home for the World Finals 2020 was created, and, with the help of new series partner Sony α (Alpha) cameras, we brought our competitors together via video from 14 different countries (and many different time zones).

    The result was, once again, some epic racing.

    Day 1 – GR Supra GT Cup

    The scene was set by the support event – the one-make GR Supra GT Cup final in association with Toyota. 24 competitors took part in two semi-finals narrowing the field to a 12-player Final.

    After trailing by more than 20 seconds at one point in the final race, a combination of superb tyre strategy and lightning-fast driving saw Takuma Miyazono of Japan cross the finish line first. The race win shot him to the top of the standings and handed him the 2020 GR Supra GT Cup title ahead of Brazil’s Lucas Bonelli and 18-year-old Spaniard Jose Serrano.

    Day 2 – Manufacturer Series

    Day two of World Finals weekend was devoted to the Manufacturer Series. 36 competitors represented 12 manufacturers – including series Official Partners Toyota and Mazda – in teams of three. The three teammates would contest one race each with the cumulative points total deciding the winning manufacturer.

    The Grand Final climax of the Manufacturer Series was a 30-lap contest around Autódromo de Interlagos, where two past Nations Cup World Final champions would go head to head: Brazil’s Igor Fraga, the 2017 winner (and real F3 race driver) representing Honda, and 2018 champ Mikail Hizal of Turkey driving for Subaru.

    After some close, exciting racing – and a battle of strategy of how best to use the three different compounds of Michelin tyres required in the race – Hizal emerged with the race win and Championship for a Subaru team that also comprised American Daniel Solis and that man Takuma Miyazono.

    Team BMW took second place ahead of Team Mercedes-Benz.

    Day 3 – Nations Cup

    The FIA GT Championships 2020 reached its climax with the Nations Cup, pitting the top 16 competitors from all over the world against each other over three races. With the Grand Final worth double points, it came down to two drivers, Miyazono and Italy’s Valerio Gallo, who took their heated battle to the final corner of the last race, keeping everyone watching on the edge of their seats until the very end.

    The battle between Miyazono and Gallo began early as the Japanese driver grabbed pole position for Race 1 at the Fuji International Speedway in the exciting new Toyota GR Yaris, with the Italian driver two spots behind him in P3. But Gallo ran a flawless race with a perfect pit stop strategy enabling him to cross the finish line first, while Miyazono came in a disappointing 9th place. But the winner of the Asia-Oceania Region came roaring back in Race 2 by grabbing pole position around the tricky Tokyo Expressway – East Outer Loop street circuit, run in tricky rain conditions on Michelin wet tyres in the Porsche 911 RSR. Miyazono put his car-control skills on full display, besting Jose Serrano of Spain on the final corner for the win. Gallo never found a rhythm in this race, crossing the finish line in 10th.

    The Grand Final began with intrigue as the two points leaders, Miyazono and Serrano, had a disappointing qualifying session, managing only a 7th– and 8th-place starting position, respectively. Gallo, seeing a window of opportunity, laid down a blistering lap in the stylish Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept around the Sarthe Circuit, home of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, to take pole position for the 10-lap race.

    With several different pit-stop strategies employed by the drivers, they put on a grand show as several notable drivers challenged for the lead, including Australia’s Cody Nikola Latkovski, Tomoaki Yamanaka and Ryota Kokubun of Japan and Canada’s Andrew Brooks. After 10 laps, however, it was Gallo who crossed the finish line first, but Miyazono’s 2nd-place finish was enough to hand him the 2020 Nations Cup title, giving him 45 total points to Gallo’s 42 and 3rd-place finisher Kokubun’s 29. He also made it a World Final clean sweep, winning all three events of the weekend to add to his ‘World Tour 2020 – Sydney’ victory and Asia-Oceania Regional Finals win.

    While many of us may wish to forget 2020, Takuma Miyazono will remember it with pride for a long time to come.

    All three events are available as separate streams on the Gran Turismo TV YouTube channel with results and full news available at gran-turismo.com.

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  • FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships 2020 Regional Finals begin November 22

    FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships 2020 Regional Finals begin November 22

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    The 2020 season of the FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships have produced many spectacular battles and heated rivalries with top drivers from around the world through 30 online races in a four-month period.

    As the season comes to a close, all that remains to determine the champions of the 2020 FIA GT Championship series are the Regional Finals and World Finals.

    So, what can we expect for the rest of the season?

    Nations Cup Regional Finals

    Results from this will determine the competitors advancing to the World Finals. Divided into three major regions of Europe/Middle East/Africa, North/South Americas, and Asia/Oceania regions, the competition will take place online.

    FIA GTC World Final 

    The global battle to determine the best of the best, with victors from the World Tour Sydney, the Online Series hosted from April to August, and the top drivers from the Regional Finals fighting for this year’s global title for the Nations Cup and Manufacturer Series Champions. These races will also take place online.

    Will the one-make race series return this year?

    GR Supra GT Cup 2020 

    The popular, competitive one-make race series makes a return at the World Finals this year. The spec race creates a competitive battleground for the best of the best drivers — all using identical vehicles. Get ready to witness door-to-door racing competition!

    Where can I see the action?

    Broadcast Schedule

    EMEA

    • Sunday, 22 November // 1500 GMT / 0000 JST / 0700 PST

    Americas

    • Sunday, November 29 // 1700 GMT / 0200 JST+1 / 0900 PST

    Asia-Oceania

    • Sunday, 6 December // 1300 GMT / 2200 JST / 05:00 PST

    Online World Final

    All race events will see a premiere release on the official PlayStation and Gran Turismo YouTube channel as original programming with full commentary

    All other information on the current season and how to watch the streams can be found here.

    Website: LINK

  • Das regionale Finale der FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships 2020 beginnt am 22. November

    Das regionale Finale der FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships 2020 beginnt am 22. November

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    Die Saison 2020 der FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships hat uns zahlreiche spektakuläre Gefechte und erbitterte Rivalitäten beschert, während die besten Fahrer der Welt über 4 Monate in 30 Online-Rennen angetreten sind.

    Jetzt nähert sich die Saison auch schon ihrem Ende, und so bleiben auf dem Weg zur Krönung der Champions der FIA GT Championships Series 2020 nur noch die regionalen Finalrunden und das Weltfinale.

    Was wird uns der Rest der Saison also noch bringen?

    Regionales Finale im Nations Cup

    In dieser Runde werden die Teilnehmer ermittelt, die sich für das Weltfinale qualifizieren. Der Wettbewerb ist aufgeteilt in die 3 Regionen Europa/Naher Osten/Afrika, Nord-/Südamerika und Asien/Ozeanien und er wird online ausgetragen.

    Weltfinale der FIA GTC

    Der weltweite Kampf um den Titel des Besten der Besten, bei dem die Sieger der World Tour in Sydney, die online von April bis August ausgetragen wurde, sowie die besten Fahrer der regionalen Finalrunden um den diesjährigen Titel als globale Champions des Nations Cup und der Manufacturer Series kämpfen. Diese Rennen werden ebenfalls online ausgetragen.

    Wird die Markenrennen-Serie dieses Jahr zurückkehren?

    GR Supra GT Cup 2020

    Die äußerst beliebte und umkämpfte Markenrennen-Serie kehrt dieses Jahr beim Weltfinale zurück. Da bei diesen Rennen alle Fahrer identische Fahrzeuge verwenden, stellt die Serie ein höchst kompetitives Schlachtfeld für die besten Fahrer der Welt dar. Macht euch auf einen hart umkämpften Wettbewerb gefasst!

    Wo kann ich das Geschehen verfolgen?

    Übertragungszeitplan

    • EMEA
      • Sonntag, 22. November – 16:00 Uhr MEZ
    • Amerika
      • Sonntag, 29. November – 18:00 Uhr MEZ
    • ASIEN/OZEANIEN
      • Sonntag 6. Dezember – 14:00 Uhr MEZ
    • Online-Weltfinale
      • Zeiten noch nicht festgelegt

    Sämtliche Rennen werden zuerst auf den offiziellen YouTube-Kanälen von PlayStation und Gran Turismo als voll kommentiertes Originalprogramm veröffentlicht.

    Alle weiteren Informationen zur aktuellen Saison und dazu, wie ihr euch die Streams ansehen könnt, findet ihr hier.

    Website: LINK

  • Zusammenfassung der PS5-Präsentation: Alles, was ihr wissen müsst

    Zusammenfassung der PS5-Präsentation: Alles, was ihr wissen müsst

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    Heute war ein aufregender Tag für Gamer auf der ganzen Welt, da wir bei der PS5-Präsentation einen ersten Blick auf PS5-Spiele werfen konnten, die sich noch in Entwicklung befinden. Das Highlight war die Enthüllung des PS5-Systems selbst.

    Eigentlich sind es sogar zwei PS5-Systeme.

    PlayStation 5PlayStation 5

    Bei der Markteinführung der P bieten wir zwei Modelle an: ein Standardmodell mit einem Ultra HD Blu-ray-Laufwerk und eine digitale Edition ohne Disc-Laufwerk. Die Gameplay-Erfahrung auf der PS5 bleibt dieselbe –ihr habt also die Wahl. Zwar gibt es einige geringfügige Unterschiede im Aussehen der beiden Modelle, aber insgesamt wollten wir der Konsole ein gewagtes und atemberaubendes Design verpassen, das sich stark von den vorangegangenen PlayStation-Generationen unterscheidet.

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    In Sachen Software wurde von den talentiertesten Entwicklern der Branche ein Spiele-Lineup vorgestellt, das die Markteinführung der PS5 Ende des Jahres prägen wird. Los ging es mit Grand Theft Auto V, wofür eine erweiterte und verbesserte Edition für PS5 im Jahr 2021 angekündigt wurde.

    Auch die PlayStation Studios stellten eine große Auswahl außergewöhnlicher PS5-Spiele mit insgesamt neun Titeln vor (Details dazu findet ihr hier). Als Erstes war POPTARTan der Reihe, welches das nächste Kapitel in der erfolgreichen Partnerschaft zwischen dem legendären Studio und Marvel Games darstellt und Endes des Jahres für die Perhältlich sein wird. Insomniac enthüllte außerdem RIVET, ein galaktisches neues PS5-Abenteuer der beliebten Insomniac-Reihe.

    Unsere Freunde bei Guerilla ließen uns einen atemberaubenden ersten Blick aufGLITTERfür Pwerfen, ein atemberaubendes neues Abenteuer in einem fernen Land, das von riesigen Stürmen verwüstet wurde. Und Polyphony Digital enthüllte KORMA, mit dem der „Real Driving Simulator“ Einzug auf der neuen Hardware-Generation der PlayStation hält.

    Und ich weiß dass ihr Euch auf CP11 freut – ein wunderschönes PS5-Remake von Bluepoint Studios und Japan Studio.

    Bei der Entwicklung einer neuen Konsole ist es wichtig, clevere und talentierte unabhängige Entwickler frühzeitig in den Prozess einzubinden. Und es war inspirierend, eine so große Auswahl an innovativen neuen Indie-Titeln zu sehen. Und das sind sie:

    INDIE-SPIELE

    • Bugsnax von Young Horses
      • Ein skurriles, storybasiertes Abenteuer von den Machern von Octodad. Erkundet die geheimnisvolle Insel „Snacktooth Island“, die Heimat der sagenumwobenen Kreaturen, die halb Käfer und halb Snack sind.
    • Goodbye Volcano High von Ko_op
      • Ein kinoreifes Spiel, das sich um Liebe, Freundschaft und Selbstverwirklichung in den letzten Tagen der Zivilisation dreht.
    • Jett: The Far Shore von Superbrothers + Pine Scented
      • Eine bittersüße, interstellare Reise zu einem mystischen Ozeanplaneten in einem storybasierten Action-Abenteuer mit einer emotionalenMischung aus Erzählkunst und Erkundung.
    • Kena: Bridge of the Spirits von Ember Lab
      • Ein handlungsintensives und actiongeladenes Abenteuerspiel, das Erkundung und Entdeckung mit rasanten Kämpfen kombiniert.
    • Little Devil Inside von Neostream Interactive
      • Begebt euch in eine an das viktorianische Zeitalter angelehnte Ära und bestreitet gefährliche Missionen, um an Beweise und Erkenntnisse für euren Arbeitgeber, einen geheimnisvollen Professor, zu gelangen.
    • Oddworld: Soulstorm von Oddworld Inhabitants
      • Ein visuell herausragender und kinoreifer Teil der beliebten Reihe mit intelligenten neuen Gameplay-Mechaniken und verrückten neuen Geräten für explosive Hinterhältigkeit.
    • The Pathless von Giant Squid/Annapurna
      • Die mythische Geschichte eines Bogenschützen undeines Adlers in einem riesigen Wald, der sich auf eine mystische Insel begibt, um einen dunklen Fluch aufzuheben.
    • Stray von BlueTwelve Studio/Annapurna
      • Eine kleine Katze in einer futuristischen, von Mauern umgebenen Stadt ohne Leben freundet sich mit einer empfindungsfähigen Drohne an. Die Katze muss ihren Weg nach Hause finden und dabei gelegentlich der Stadt helfen.
    • Solar Ash von Heart Machine/Annapurna
      • Eine Reise durch eine surreale und lebendige Welt voll von geheimnisvollen, liebenswerten Figuren und epischen Kämpfen in einem riesigen Openworld-Setting.

    THIRD-PARTY-SPIELE

    Die anderen Partner von PlayStation haben ebenfalls ein paar großartige neue PS5-Titel angekündigt. Das erwartet Euch:

    • Grand Theft Auto V von Rockstar Games
      • Von Rockstar: „Grand Theft Auto V für PlayStation 5 bietet eine Reihe technischer Verbesserungen, visueller Upgrades und Leistungsoptimierungen, um die Vorteile der leistungsstarken neuen Hardware der Konsole voll auszuschöpfen und so das Spiel noch ansprechender und reaktionsschneller als je zuvor zu gestalten. Außerdem ist eine neue, eigenständige Version von Grand Theft Auto V Online exklusiv für PlayStation 5 drei Monate lang kostenlos erhältlich.“ (Für Online-Multiplayer ist PlayStation Plus erforderlich)
    • Ghostwire: Tokyo von Tango Gameworks/Bethesda Softworks
      • Von Bethesda: „Shinji Mikami und das Team von Tango Gameworks präsentieren Ghostwire: Tokyo, ein Action-Adventure der nächsten Generation, das 2021 sein Konsolendebüt exklusiv auf der PS5 feiert. Tango Gameworks hat die Leistung der Hardware der nächsten Generation in der PS5 voll ausgeschöpft, um eine atemberaubende, immersive und geheimnisvolle Welt zu erschaffen, die es zu erleben gilt. Erkundet die Straßen einer Stadt voller Geister und mysteriöser überirdischer Bedrohungen mit einem Arsenal an leistungsstarken Fähigkeiten.“
    • Godfall
      • Von Counterplay Games: „Ihr spielt den letzten der valorianischen Ritter, götterähnliche Krieger, die sich mit Valorplates ausrüsten können –legendäre Rüstungssets, die den Träger zu
        einem unaufhaltsamen Meister des Nahkampfs machen. Die Spieler pflügen auf dem Weg durch die elementbasierten Reiche durch ihre Feinde … Wir arbeiten immer noch hart daran und können es kaum erwarten, dass die Spieler Godfall erleben, wenn es Ende des Jahres sein Konsolendebüt auf der PS5 feiert und für den PC veröffentlicht wird.“
    • Project Athia von Luminous Productions/Square Enix
      • „Project Athia ist die Krönung unserer Philosophie bei Luminous Productions, komplett neuartige und künstlerisch wertvolle Gaming-Erlebnisse zu schaffen, die die neuesten Technologien nutzen. Mit der PS5 erwacht unsere Vision zum Leben, und mit Project Athia können sich Spieler darauf freuen, eine riesige und detailreiche Welt voller Schönheit und Abscheulichkeit zu erkunden.“
    • Hitman 3 von IO Interactive
      • Von IO Interactive: „Hitman 3 ist das dramatische Finale der World of Assassination-Trilogie und versetzt euch noch einmal in die Rolle (und den schicken Anzug) von Agent 47 –einem skrupellosen Profi-Killer, der die wichtigsten Aufträge in seiner Karriere ausführen muss.“
    • NBA 2K21 von 2K Sports
      • 2K Sports hat uns einen spektakulären ersten Blick auf Pre-Alpha-Gameplay-Szenen von NBA 2K21 auf der PS5 gewährt.
    • Deathloop von Arkane Studios/Bethesda Softworks
      • Von Arkane Studios: „Mit atemberaubenden und stilvollen Umgebungen, unvergesslichen Kämpfen und der Freiheit, jede Mission in jedem Tempo und mit jedem von euch gewählten Ansatz zu bewältigen, erlebt ihr Arkane hier wie nie zuvor für die nächste Konsolengeneration. Deathloop wird für eine neue Hardware-Generation entwickelt und feiert sein Konsolendebüt exklusiv auf der PS5.“
    • Resident Evil Village von Capcom
      • Von Capcom: „Die Angst vor dunklen Ecken weicht der Angst vor dem Unbekannten, während Ethan in baufälligen Häusern inmitten von schneebedeckten Bäumen nach Antworten sucht. Die Rückkehr zu einer First-Person-Ansicht verleiht auch dem Kampf eine emotionale Note … Im Vergleich zu Resident Evil 7konzentriert sich dieser Teil stärker auf Kämpfe und Erkundungen. Das Dorf selbst ist als Charakter ebenso wichtig wie alle anderen. Dieser Ort hat sein ganz eigenes Leben und wird euch regelmäßig Schauer über den Rücken jagen, während ihr seine Geheimnisse erkundet.“
    • Pragmata von Capcom
      • Capcom hat uns ebenfalls einen ersten Blick auf ein zum Nachdenken anregendes PS5-Spiel namens Pragmata gewährt.

    PlayStation 5PlayStation 5

    Alle Achtung! Gegen Ende des Jahres können wir uns auf eine ganze Menge freuen. Vielen Dank von uns allen bei PlayStation, dass ihr uns auf dieser Reise mit der Pbegleitet habt. Wir freuen uns unglaublich über dieses nächste Kapitel und werden bis zum Launch Ende des Jahres mehr Details zur Pund der PlayStation-Plattform im Allgemeinen bekannt geben.

    Website: LINK

  • Gran Turismo Sport Adds MAZDA RX-Vision GT3 Concept

    Gran Turismo Sport Adds MAZDA RX-Vision GT3 Concept

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    The May content update for Gran Turismo Sport Patch 1.59 will be available tonight, May 21 at 11:00pm. (Internet connection required)

    MAZDA RX-Vision GT3 Concept (Gr.3)

    The MAZDA RX-Vision is a concept car announced at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. Based on Mazda’s “Kodo-Soul of Motion” design theme, this was a challenge to create the most beautiful FR sportscar that Mazda could come up with. This car is also powered by the next generation rotary engine “SKYACTIV-R,” a dream that Mazda wants to bring to life in the future.

    Overcoming numerous technical difficulties, Mazda successfully introduced a commercial rotary engine through the Cosmo Sport back in 1967. Thereafter as the only manufacturer to mass produce rotary engines, they worked to improve output, fuel economy, and durability, and even took the overall victory in the 1991 Le Mans 24 Hour Endurance Race in their 787B.

    The MAZDA RX-Vision GT3 Concept expresses the design beauty of the base car in the form of a more aggressive race car. To meet the performance requirements of the Gr. 3 class, the design draws from the 787B engine concept, with a 4-rotor engine brought back to life using SKYACTIV technology. This new rotary engine is mounted in a lightweight body to achieve unprecedented performance.

    Two Special Events 

    Mazda’s dream rotary engine racing machine, the RX-Vision GT3 Concept is finally coming to Gran Turismo Sport on Thursday, May 21 at 11:00pm PT. Mazda is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year since its establishment back in January 20, 1920. 

    Starting on Friday, May 22 in Gran Turismo Sport, Mazda will be hosting two special events commemorating Mazda’s centennial anniversary and the release of the RX-Vision GT3 Concept; the “RX-Vision GT3 Concept Time Trial Challenge,” and the “RX-Vision GT3 Concept Livery Design Contest.”

    The top winners from both events will receive special prizes from Mazda including a limited-edition sketch and miniature car. This is a unique opportunity to feel and share the spirit of Mazda’s motorsports and design celebrating its 100th year. We invite everyone to take on this challenge!

    For more information on the two special events, including terms and conditions, please visit 

    https://www.mazda.com/en/innovation/digital-motor-sport/mazda-100th

    Website: LINK

  • FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships 2020 Start April 25

    FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships 2020 Start April 25

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    The FIA Certified GT Championships 2020 series is gearing up again and drivers can enter two distinct series. The Nations Cup is an individual competition where players compete under their national flag. In the Manufacturer Series, competitors represent their favorite make against all other participating manufacturers. 

    The Gran Turismo Championship is certified by the (FIA) Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile. Beginning in 2018 the Championships has seen success in the last years working to shift gears and perceptions of online racing, encouraging supporters, manufacturers, real world racers, media and FIA experts to consider it as a turning point in the future of motorsport. 

    So, how does the new season look?

    • The FIA Gran Turismo Championships are split into three Stages each consisting of 10 Rounds. 
    • The Championships are also split into five Regions across the globe: EMEA; Asia; North America; Central & South America; and Oceania.
    • During each Stage, the top ranked players will be invited to compete against each other in their own Top 16 Superstars races. 

    All of the Top 16 Superstars races will be broadcast on the official Gran Turismo YouTube channel with the first broadcast of each of the Regions set to take place as follows: 

    • EMEA and Asia Regions Sunday: May 3
    • North America and Central & South America Regions: May 4

    How do I participate?

    • Eligible players who wish to join the competition must complete the GT Sport Mode registration form which is available via the ‘Sport Mode’ within the game.
    • After selecting to race in either the ‘Nations Cup’ or ‘Manufacturer Series’ Championship, or both, they will need to register for and compete in online races which take place on given dates and times.
    • Scores are tallied at the end of each Stage by totalling the points earned in their best races from all previous Rounds which will determine their position in the overall ranking.

    Where can I see the action?

    • All of the Top 16 Superstars races will be broadcast on the official Gran Turismo YouTube channel with the first broadcast of the EMEA and Asia Regions set to take place on Sunday, May 3, and can be seen in North America; Central & South America; and Oceania on May 4. 
    • Due to the current Covid-19 situation, there are currently no live showcases planned to bring together the top leaders of the online stages, but that doesn’t mean the tension on the tracks of these Top 16 Superstars races will be any less compelling. 

    All information on the new season and how to watch the streams can be found here: https://www.gran-turismo.com/world/gtsport/fia_championships/

    Website: LINK

  • Gran Turismo Sport Adds 2020 Toyota GR Supra RZ (N300)

    Gran Turismo Sport Adds 2020 Toyota GR Supra RZ (N300)

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    The April content update for Gran Turismo (Patch 1.57) will be available tonight April, 22 at 11:00pm PDT.

    Toyota GR Supra RZ ’20 (N300)

    The Toyota Supra ended production in 2002 to the dismay of many fans worldwide, but the car made its comeback in the 2019 North American International Auto Show. This flagship Toyota model, which carries over the inline 6-cylinder engine and rear wheel drive, is headed by chief engineer Tetsuya Tada, who also brought the Toyota 86 to life. Under the slogan ‘Numbers are one thing, feeling is what matters,’ he proceeded to create a car that speaks to the senses of the driver. Optimally balanced with a 50:50 weight distribution and a low center of gravity, it provides powerful acceleration with a twin scroll turbo. The quick handling enabled by the wide body and short wheelbase is a result of a pursuit to achieve an ideal sports car, and its glamorous and elegant form and straight six engine sound combine to give it an aura that is unrivaled by others. 

    The GR Supra RZ was developed for not only real motorsports but also with competition in Gran Turismo Sport in mind. The further refined 2020 model will also come in highly anticipated new body colors.

    Website: LINK

  • GT Sport: An Update on the World Tour 2 in Nurburgring and the Future Championships Schedule

    GT Sport: An Update on the World Tour 2 in Nurburgring and the Future Championships Schedule

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    We would like to announce that due to the situation with COVID-19 and the postponement of the Nurburgring 24-hour race event, we will not be hosting the Gran Turismo World Tour ‘Nurburging’ event previously scheduled for May 22-23, 2020.

    Additionally it has been decided that the Online Season due end with Rd.10 of Stage 1 on 18th-19th April (previously referred to as Stage 1) will be removed from the official rankings and henceforth referred to as an Exhibition Stage.

    Furthermore, we will be changing the start of the official 2020 Series to April 25.

    On April 25, 2020, the 2020 FIA Gran Turismo Championship will officially start anew.
    The Championship Overview page below will be updated with the details regarding the future championship structure and schedule (as well World Tour selection) as soon as details have been decided.

    Thank you for enjoying Gran Turismo Sport.

    Website: LINK

  • Gran Turismo Sport Adds 3 New Cars including the Aston Martin DBR9 GT1

    Gran Turismo Sport Adds 3 New Cars including the Aston Martin DBR9 GT1

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    The February content update for Gran Turismo (Patch 1.53) will be available tonight at 10:00PM PST (Internet connection required).

    New Vehicles

    • Aston Martin DBR9 GT1 2010
    • Fiat 500 1.2 8V Lounge SS 2008
    • Nissan 180SX Type X 1996

    Featured Car: Aston Martin DBR9 GT1 ’10(Gr.3)

    The Aston Martin DBR9 GT1 is a racing machine created by Aston Martin Racing to compete in GT1 category races. The base car is the DB9, and its name is taken from the DBR1, the first racing car of the Aston Martin DB series which won the 1959 Le Mans 24 Hour Race with a 1-2 finish, as well as many other sports car races.

    In addition to reinforcing the road car chassis, the body panels were all changed to carbon fibre excluding the roof. The gorgeous interior characteristic to Aston Martin road cars has been stripped, with even the dashboard replaced with carbon fibre for less weight. The car was made over 600 kg lighter this way, weighing in at only 1,100 kg.

    In addition to a wider fender, there is an additional front underspoiler, side skirts, rear diffuser and wing, plus the bottom of the car is made fully flat for improved aerodynamics.

    The 5.9 litre V12 engine has undergone engine ECU tuning, raising its power from the 449 BHP/58.1 kgfm of the road car up to 599 BHP/71.4 kgfm. This is combined with an Xtrac 6 speed sequential transmission.

    The DBR9 GT1 won its debut race at the 2005 Sebring 12 hour race, and until the GT1 category disappeared at the end of 2011, it had a spectacular career in racing. In 2006 it won the team and drivers’ titles in ACO Le Mans Series, and in the FIA-GT it won the manufacturers’ title. In 2007 and 2008, it won the GT1 class of the Le Mans 24 hour race 2 years in a row.

    In addition, the following new rounds are added in GT League:

    • Beginner League: 2 new rounds added to the FR Challenge
    • Amateur League: 2 new rounds added to the Group 3 Cup
    • Professional League: 2 new rounds added to the Lamborghini Cup
    • Endurance League: 1 new round added to the X2019 Competition Endurance Series

    Remember, you can find all the latest GT info here at PlayStation.Blog and on the official Gran Turismo website. Until next time, drivers, we’ll see you out on the track.

    Website: LINK

  • Gran Turismo Sport Adds Laguna Seca Raceway and 7 New Cars

    Gran Turismo Sport Adds Laguna Seca Raceway and 7 New Cars

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    December’s content update for Gran Turismo (Patch 1.53) will be available Tuesday, December 17th at 8:00PM PST (Internet connection required)

    The Legendary WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Returns to Gran Turismo Sport

    WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is a race circuit situated 100 kilometers south of San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley in Northern California, United States. A technical circuit made up of mid-low speed corners, it is encircled by desert so grip can be an issue as the surrounding sand often blows onto the track. Therefore, drivers need to be able to maintain precise control over their speed at all times as any errors in estimation will result in them going off track or crashing. Its dynamic elevation changes are shaped by the landscape and are a signature of the circuit, with the famed 15-meter downhill-plunging “Corkscrew” its highlight. Laguna Seca is a circuit that offers thrilling racing not seen elsewhere.

    New Vehicles

    • Ford GT ‘17
    • Porsche 911 Carrera RS Club Sport (993) ‘95
    • Toyota Crown Athlete G ‘13
    • Volkswagen Golf GTI ‘83
    • Toyota Crown Athlete G Safety Car
    • Rennault Sport Megane R.S. Trophy Safety Car
    • Dodge Charger SRT Hellcast Safety Car

    Featured Car – Ford GT ‘17

    From 2005 to 2006, Ford produced the Ford GT, a remake of the GT40 which saw success in the Le Mans 24 hour race in the 1960s. At the 2015 Detroit Motor Show, they announced a 2nd generation model with further advancements.

    The body was also a structure combining aluminum front and rear sub-frames, and the body panels were made of carbon for thorough weight reduction. The power unit was not the traditional V8, but a twin turbocharged 3.5L V6. Producing 646 BHP and 76 kgf m combined with a 7 speed DCT transmission, the car marked a top speed of 216.2 mph.

    GT League

    • Beginner League – two new rounds added to the Z Heritage
    • Amateur League – two new rounds added to the Super Formula Championships
    • Professional League – two new rounds added to the Midship Challenge
    • Endurance League – one new round added to the Gr.1 Prototype Endurance Series

    Remember, you can find all the latest GT info here at PlayStation.Blog and on the official Gran Turismo website. Until next time, drivers, we’ll see you out on the track.

    Website: LINK

  • Gran Turismo Sport Adds 5 New Cars, Lewis Hamilton Time Trial Challenge

    Gran Turismo Sport Adds 5 New Cars, Lewis Hamilton Time Trial Challenge

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    November’s content update for Gran Turismo Sport (Patch 1.50) will be available Tuesday, November 27, at 8:00PM PST.**

    Lewis Hamilton Time Trial Challenge

    Challenge the lap times of Lewis Hamilton! Introducing a new paid DLC for Gran Turismo Sport.* This is a single-player game mode in which the player challenges best lap times set by none other than the “Maestro of Gran Turismo Sport” and real-life six-time F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton, who personally set these lap records in Gran Turismo Sport.

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    More than a driving challenge, included are driving replays of Lewis Hamilton and video tutorials by Lewis himself, where you can take on the challenges while really learning to improve your skill from the Maestro.

    This DLC will be made available at PS Store starting November 28. Features include various cars awarded for clearing the events, as well as an unlock for the game credit limit and other special prizes. Purchase the DLC at PS Store for $7.99 and challenge the lap times of a true World Champion!

    10 Challenges

    A total of 10 challenges using the ‘Mercedes-AMG GT3’ and the ‘Sauber Mercedes C9’ await you.

    Practice Makes Perfect: Replays and Ghosts of Lewis

    In all of these challenges, it’s possible to play back replays of Lewis Hamilton and display his ghost car. You can check driving data such as braking points and throttle operations whenever and as many times as you like. And even if his ghost car leaves you behind, you can set the game to reset the ghost position back near the player’s location at every sector, and even set an offset time (in seconds) with the ghost to drive these time trials as though you were racing against Lewis in person!

    Strategy Guide

    Some tracks are provided with a video tutorial with Lewis Hamilton giving advise on how to tackle these tracks. Learn the techniques of a World Champion.

    Global Online Rankings

    Each Challenge will be compatible with Friend Rankings and the Top 10 Stars. You can compete not only against Lewis Hamilton’s records, but against players from all over the world.

    Rewards & Award Credits

    Setting lap times with Bronze or better results will award you in-game Credits. Clearing all challenges will also award you further bonus credits.

    Unlocking the Credit Limit Cap

    Good news for players at the Credit Limit who were starting to lose credits after races: Achieving Gold or better results in all challenges will unlock the Game Credit Limit from the original 20 million credits to 100 million credits.

    Car rewards

    Cars will be awarded as special rewards for each challenge achievement level. Users who succeed in clearing even harder conditions will receive a special prize with a design supervised by Lewis Hamilton’s very own “Project 44” team!

    Patch 1.50 Free Update: 5 New Vehicles, GT League, and Circuit Experience for Spa-Francorchamps

    New Vehicles

    • RE Amemiya FD3S RX-7 (N400)
    • Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Coupe 20 (Gr.X)
    • RUF CTR3 ’07 (N700)
    • Toyota 86 GT “Limited” ’16 (N200)
    • BMW M3 Coupe ’03 (N300)

    Featured Car: RE Amemiya FD3S RX-7(N400)

    The Amemiya μ Boost up 7 is a road car created by the RE Amemiya Corporation, the legendary tuner of rotary powered cars renowned for its activity in the Super GT and D1GP. The front, rear, and side aerodynamic parts and the fixed position sleek light kit are all RE Amemiya original designs. RE Amemiya has a variety of aerodynamic parts available including even a GT replica kit, but this particular model has a presence that stands out from the others.

    In terms of driving performance, the specs live up to the unique exterior. Although the turbo is kept as standard with power only increased through additional boost, the car still produces over 364 BHP with a maximum boost of 1 kg, along with a maximum torque of 47 kgfm. It is set up to produce abundant torque from the mid-range.

    It is also equipped with a horizontally mounted intercooler kit, an aftermarket air cleaner, dolphin tail exhaust, and everything from the cooling system, accessories and exhaust system have been thoroughly revised.

    In addition to these engine characteristics, the Quantum-based Amemiya spec adjustable suspension has been perfected to a level which draws out the true character of the FD3S as the ultimate cornering machine. In the Japanese DVD magazine, Hot Version, it was shown to be utterly unbeatable on winding roads, and was dubbed the ‘The demon-lord of mountain roads.’

    GT League

    • Beginner League: two new rounds added to the The Passion of Dr. Wankel
    • Amateur League: two new rounds added to the Boxer Spirit
    • Professional League: two new rounds added to the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy +
    • Endurance League: one new round added to the X2019 Competition Endurance Series

    Remember, you can find all the latest GT info here at PlayStation.Blog and on the official Gran Turismo website. Until next time, drivers, we’ll see you out on the track.

    *Lewis Hamilton Time Trial Challenge DLC requires purchase through PS Store
    ** Internet connection required

    Website: LINK

  • Watch the FIA GT World Championships This Friday, Live From Monaco

    Watch the FIA GT World Championships This Friday, Live From Monaco

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    The time has come! 56 of the best Gran Turismo drivers from 19 countries will put everything on the line this week in Monaco to become the Nations Cup and Manufacturer Series Final World Champions.

    The Gran Turismo Championship World Finals Events will start this Friday, where the six-time F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton and Gran Turismo series creator, Kazunori Yamauchi, will be making a special announcement for an upcoming PlayStation Store DLC for Gran Turismo Sport. Following the announcement, Lewis Hamilton will also be participating in the Pro Am race where he will be teamed-up with a GT Competitor racing against a team of special guests and media drivers.

    The battle for first place will continue throughout Saturday and Sunday (November 23 and 24) as the world’s fastest Gran Turismo drivers compete in the Manufacturer Series and Nations Cup Finals through a series of highly competitive races where valuable points are earned.

    For the Manufacturer Series, the top 12 manufacturers chosen based on results of the 2019 Manufacturer Series will compete in teams of three. There will be three races – Race 1, Race 2, and a Grand Final with the final result determined based on the total number of points from all three races.

    In Nations Cup, 24 competitors each of whom qualified based on results from each of the 2019 Series World Championships will compete in a three-day tournament, including Qualifying, Semi-Final, Repechage, and Grand Final.

    Adding to the competitive tension at the Monaco 2019 Series World Finals this weekend is the introduction of the legendary Laguna Seca Raceway. Tucked away in one of the most picturesque regions of America’s west coast, Laguna Seca Raceway is located about 190 km south of San Francisco in the state of California. The historic track was founded officially in 1957, but its roots are firmly embedded in the Pebble Beach Road Races that began in 1950. It has hosted everything from IndyCar races to the World Superbike Championships, and features the most famous S-curve in the world: the Corkscrew.

    While this circuit is nothing new to Gran Turismo drivers, this would be the first time Laguna Seca Raceway is appearing in GT Sport, so get ready to witness some epic racing this weekend as they world’s best Gran Turismo drivers will be battling each other on this legendary track for the first time.

    In addition to an exciting weekend of intense racing and announcements, two new Gran Turismo partnership vehicles will be unveiled through the live stream:

    • Mazda will release images of the Mazda RX-VISION GT3 Concept, joining the FIA Gran Turismo Championships from 2020!
    • Lamborghini will be unveiling the Lamborghini Vision Gran Turismo full scale vehicle. In case you’ve missed it, here’s the teaser video that was released earlier in the week.

    Where can I see the action?

    You can catch the race live at the following times:

    • Friday, November
 22, 9AM to 11AM PST: Nations Cup: Qualifying Races
    • Saturday, November 23, 9AM to 11AM PST: Manufacturer Series World Finals
    • Sunday, November 24, 9AM to 11AM PST: Nations Cup World Finals

    Link to the live stream with commentary for your respective languages and details including the tournament structure + race formats can be found at:

    Website: LINK

  • GT Sport Patch 1.45 Adds the Porsche Taycan and Spa-Francorchamps

    GT Sport Patch 1.45 Adds the Porsche Taycan and Spa-Francorchamps

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    Gran Turismo fans! We’re excited to finally announce you that the October update Patch 1.47 will be available for everyone starting tonight, October 30, at 10:00 PT (Internet connection required for update) adding the legendary race track, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, and four new cars including the Porsche Taycan Turbo S ‘19.

    New Vehicles

    The following four vehicles will be available:

    • Porsche Taycan Turbo S ’19
    • Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce ’15
    • Mazda Demio XD Touring ’15
    • Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.8 AMG ’71

    Featured Vehicle: Porsche Taycan Turbo S ’19（Gr.X)

    The Taycan is Porsche’s answer to the question of sustainable mobility, their first fully-electric vehicle. A sports sedan that combines sports performance with everyday usability, its electric all-wheel-drive system uses two electric motors mounted on the front and rear axles, with the rear-motor encompassing a revolutionary 2-speed transmission allowing unparalleled acceleration and efficiency at high speeds.

    Both the Turbo and the Turbo S models normally output 460 kW (616 BHP), but with the overboost feature engaged the output of the Turbo model is boosted to 500 kW (670 BHP), and the Turbo S cranks out a staggering 560 kW (750 BHP). This incredible power output is enabled by the first 800-volt power unit to be seen in a production car, which successfully achieves greater efficiency while drastically reducing charging time.

    And of course no effort has been spared in producing dynamic handling. It features Porsche’s superior active suspension management and torque vectoring technology, controlling these systems in sync to provide the best possible driving experience under all driving conditions.

    Taycan’s technical advances also extend to its user interface, enabling media and air-conditioning to be operated directly through its intuitive voice control system. The Taycan carries forward Porsche’s historical lineage while signaling a new era of automobiles. Truly a model in which heritage meets the future.

    New Track: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

    Spa-Francorchamps is located 40km Southeast of Liège, Eastern Belgium’s industrial city. This is a high speed technical circuit that has hosted everything from F1 to endurance races over the years, and the 7+km long track utilizes the mountainous environment of its location for its many ups and downs. For this reason the track is the very definition of dynamic, including many famous turns such as the high speed uphill corner ‘Eau Rouge’, the ultra-high speed left hand ‘Blanchimont’, and the ‘Bus Stop’ chicane has been the scene of many famous battles. The track is praised by many racing drivers for being one of the most challenging in the world. Spa-

    In addition, the following new rounds have been added to the GT League:

    • Beginner League: Two new rounds added to the Group 4 Cup
    • Amateur League: Two new rounds added to the Real Circuit Tours
    • Professional League: Two new rounds added to the Nostalgic 1979
    • Endurance League: One new round added to the X2019 Competition Endurance Series

    Website: LINK

  • GT Sport Patch 1.45 Adds 4 New Cars, Rain Weather Conditions to Tokyo Expressway, Out Now

    GT Sport Patch 1.45 Adds 4 New Cars, Rain Weather Conditions to Tokyo Expressway, Out Now

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    In today’s update, we have some classic sports cars from the 70s including an old and new example of Chevrolet engineering. Rain has also been added to the Central and East loops of the Tokyo Expressway creating some new challenges in this scenic city track.

    The update is available for everyone to enjoy starting from today.

    If you missed the news earlier this month, I am also pleased to announce our partnership with Michelin as the official tire technology partner for Gran Turismo. As such, you will find a wealth of new Michelin related content in brand central and throughout the game.

    We also announced an exciting collaboration with Porsche, which will bring the Taycan Turbo S to Gran Turismo Sport as free DLC by October! We also confirmed the 971 Living Legend will be coming next year, as well as Porsche designing a Vision Gran Turismo car.

    New Vehicles

    In total, four new vehicles will be available:

    • Chevrolet Corvette StingRay Racer Concept ’59
    • Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Package ’18
    • Ferrari 365 GTB4 ʼ71
    • Dodge Super Bee ’70

    Featured Vehicle: Chevrolet Corvette StingRay Racer Concept ’59 (Gr.X)

    Debuting in 1953, the first generation Chevrolet Corvette would go on to win numerous trophies in the world of racing. The next step was the development of the Corvette SS race car which debuted in 1957, a project led by Zora Duntov — the man often dubbed ‘the father of the Corvette.’

    While aesthetically similar to the base Corvette, the underpinnings of the SS were completely different. Designed for use in racing, it featured a shortened tubular frame upon which was mounted a 302 BHP fuel-injected 283 engine, and the car achieved a top speed of 181.4 mph in testing.

    However in the same year those plans were scrapped after the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AMA) agreed to ban the direct participation of manufacturers in racing, following a number of accidents in NASCAR and other motor sporting events. There was a successor to the SS though, in the form of the StingRay Racer.

    The car inherited the frame and body covering the engine, almost as is, from the Corvette SS. The final car, created by the newly appointed GM Styling department Chief, Bill Mitchell, and designer Larry Shinoda, also borrowed styling elements from a blackballed next-generation Corvette prototype.

    This StingRay Racer entered a variety of races as a private personal race car of Bill Mitchell, and won two consecutive SCCA Class C modified titles for 1959 and 1960. Its styling also had great influence on the design of the 2nd generation Corvette which appeared in 1963.

    New Weather conditions

    An option for rain weather condition has been added to the Tokyo Expressway — Central and East Loop track.

    GT League

    Seven new rounds have been added to the GT league.

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  • GT Sport Patch 1.41 Adds 5 New Cars and New Rounds to the GT League

    GT Sport Patch 1.41 Adds 5 New Cars and New Rounds to the GT League

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    This month’s update includes a selection of new cars including the iconic Honda Civic Type R (EK) loved for its lightweight and compact chassis paired with a lively high revving VTEC engine. In addition, Porsche fans will be able to enjoy driving the first Porsche production car which featured a turbo charged engine in the form of the 911 Turbo (930).

    The update will be available for everyone to enjoy tomorrow, July 31, at 12AM PT. (Internet connection required for update)

    New Vehicles

    In total, five new vehicles will be available:

    • Honda S800 ‘66
    • Honda Civic Type R (EK) ‘98
    • Jaguar D-type ‘54
    • Mazda Roadster Touring Car
    • Porsche 911 Turbo (930) ‘81

    Featured Vehicle: Porsche 911 Turbo (930) ‘81

    The first time that the word ʻTurboʼ appeared in the history of Porsche production models was in 1975. This was when they first started commercial sales of the ʻ911 Turboʼ, which implemented all of the turbocharging technologies they had developed and accumulated through their racing activities.

    The front and rear overfenders of the car stuck out like a racing car, and a large rear wing occupied its rear end. The 3L aircooled flat 6 was equipped with a single KKK Turbocharger and produced 256 BHP. This allowed the car to reach a cruising speed of 155.3 mph, an incredible level of speed for a production car of its day.

    From 1977, the displacement was increased to 3.3 litres, and an air cooled intercooler was added to raise the power to 295 BHP. Until 1985, models with these engines provided the highest specs in the standard lineup.

    This version of the Porsche 911 Turbo was produced up to 1989, and is often referred to as the ʻ930 Turboʼ. The name comes from the type number within Porsche development being 930, and because the pre-production model displayed at the Paris motor show a year before its release was displayed as the ʻ930 Turboʼ.

    GT League

    Five new rounds have been added to the league including new rounds of the World Hatchback Championship, Nostalgia 1979 and X2019 Competition Endurance Series.

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  • GT Sport Patch 1.40 Adds New Sardegna Road Track, Five New Cars

    GT Sport Patch 1.40 Adds New Sardegna Road Track, Five New Cars

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    Hi Gran Turismo fans! We’re excited to announce to you that the June’s update for GT Sport, Patch 1.40 will be available for everyone starting tomorrow, June 27, at 12AM PT (Internet connection required for update) adding five new cars, including the ultimate in racing machinery — the Gran Turismo Red Bull X2019 Competition. In addition, a new road course has been added to the Sardegna track.

    Also, if you missed any of the action from World Tour 2 at the Nürburgring last weekend you can catch up on all the action right here.

    New Vehicles

    In total, five new vehicles will be available:

    • Chevrolet Camaro Z28 ’69
    • Toyota Tundra TRD Pro ‘19
    • Toyota Sports 800 ‘65
    • Renault Sport Clio V6 24V ‘00
    • Gran Turismo Red Bull X2019 Competition

    Featured Vehicle: Gran Turismo Red Bull X2019 Competition

    ‘The fastest racing car on earth, free from any and all regulation’: The fan car project of Red Bull Racing and Gran Turismo, has already produced two ultimate racing machines, the X2010 and X2014. But with the opening of the FIA Gran Turismo Championships, a need arose for a competition vehicle that both the driver and spectators could enjoy. This led to the birth of the X2019 Competition.

    The X2019 Competition is based on the X2014 Standard. On the exterior, the front wing and the rear end of the body was altered to reduce downforce, in order to suppress the drastic change in aerodynamics that would occur in close battles with another car. The front and rear wheel covers have also been changed to allow fast tire changes. In addition, the 2-liter turbo is replaced by a 3-litre naturally aspirated engine, and a more conventional throttle system has been introduced in order to give it a more attractive racing sound.

    New Track: Sardegna – Road Track

    A new road course has been added featuring the island of Sardegna, one of a number of Italian resorts surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea. Using closed off sections of public roads, this is a high-speed technical street course that features both long full-throttle straights and tight corners. In particular, the ups and downs of the latter half of the course and the diminishing road width allow for some real high stakes, up to the guard rail racing.

    GT League

    To support the release of the Red Bull X2019, an endurance series has been added in addition to seven new rounds across the other leagues.

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  • GT World Tour 2019 Returns to the Iconic Nürburgring Circuit This Weekend

    GT World Tour 2019 Returns to the Iconic Nürburgring Circuit This Weekend

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    Last May we were at the Nürburgring with the very first FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships event. A year later and we return to the Ring once again for the second World Tour of the 2019 Series.

    The best GT drivers across the globe will race over two intensive days in the Eifel mountains where over 200,000 racing fans make the annual pilgrimage to watch the ADAC Total 24-hour race. A spot in the world finals will be on the line so there will be a lot of pressure for the drivers to perform their best!

    Where can I see the action?

    You can catch the event live over the weekend at the following times:

    • GR Supra GT Cup: Friday, June 21, 4:00am-5:00am PT
    • Manufacturer Series: Friday, June 21, 11:00am-1:00pm PT
    • Nations Cup: Saturday, June 22, 9:00am PT – 11:00am PT

    Links to the streams with commentary for your respective language can all be found here.

    Remember you can find all the latest GT info here on PlayStation.Blog and on the Gran Turismo website.

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  • GT Sport 1.38 Update Adds Five New Cars

    GT Sport 1.38 Update Adds Five New Cars

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    April’s content update for GT Sport, Patch 1.38, is now available for all drivers, featuring classic European race cars and stylish all-wheel-drive roadsters from the annals of motorsport history.

    New Vehicles

    Five new vehicles have rolled onto the Brand Central forecourt, including:

    • Porsche 962 C ’88
    • Renault R8 Gordini ’66
    • Audi TT Coupé 3.2 quattro ‘03
    • Honda Fit Hybrid ’14
    • Toyota Sprinter Trueno 3-door 1600GT APEX (AE86) ’83


    Featured Vehicle: Porsche 962 C ’88 (Gr.1)

    The Porsche 962 C is a prototype racing car Porsche that debuted in 1985 in order to compete in the WEC (World Endurance Championships). Porsche developed the 956 starting in 1982 for the WEC, fought under the FIA Group C category. The 956 showed spectacular performance from its debut year, winning races in the WEC as well as dominating the Le Mans 24-hour race. Thereafter, the 956 was improved for the IMSA-GTP of North America which had similar regulations as the WEC, and debuted in 1984 as the 962. Then in the following year of 1985 when the Group C safety regulations were changed to be in line with the IMSA-GTP, Porsche gave birth to the 962 C. It was powered by the flat six twin turbo engine that the Porsche 956 had refined in European races.

    The Porsche 962 C brought many victories and championship titles home to Porsche, beginning with winning 7 out of 10 races in the WEC during its debut year. In 1986 it won four races out of nine in the WSPC (World Sports Prototype Championship), which took the place of the WEC. In 1987 it dominated Le Mans, and then placed second here in 1988.


    GT League

    A number of new rounds have also been added to existing GT league events.

    • Beginner League: 2 new rounds added to the Compétition de France.
    • Amateur League: 2 new rounds added to the Tourist Trophy.
    • Professional League: 2 new rounds added to the Group 1 Cup.

    Finally, in Scapes mode, we’ve added “Embrace the natural beauty of Oceania” to the Specially Featured section, allowing players to snap stunning shots of New Zealand’s mountainous landscape. And in Sport Mode, a Global Manufacturer Ranking screen has been added to the Manufacturers Series section.

    Remember, you can find all the latest GT info here on PlayStation.Blog and on the official Gran Turismo website. Until next time, drivers, we’ll see you out on the track.

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