We reported a few weeks ago the plan for the 2021 FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships, which includes multiple seasons and stages, but now we have the schedule for the first online season of both the Manufacturer Series and the Nations Cup.
It all kicks off on the 21st April 2021, which is when the first Manufacturer Series race is held, followed by the 24th April 2021 for the first Nations Cup race. Now we know the dates for each race, and also the venue for each race.
FIA Gran Turismo Championship Manufacturer Series 2021 Series – Season 1 Schedule
| Date | Season / Round | Category | Track | Laps |
| 21st April 2021 | 2021 Series – Season 1 – Round 1 | Gr.3 | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 17 |
| 28th April 2021 | 2021 Series – Season 1 – Round 2 | Gr.4 | Autodrome Lago Maggiore – West | 18 |
| 5th May 2021 | 2021 Series – Season 1 – Round 3 | Gr.3 | Fuji International Speedway | 20 |
| 12th May 2021 | 2021 Series – Season 1 – Round 4 | Gr.3 | Circuit de la Sarthe | 7 |
| 19th May 2021 | 2021 Series – Season 1 – Round 5 | Gr.4 | Sardegna – Road Track – C | 25 |
| 29th May 2021 | 2021 Series – Season 1 – Round 6 | Gr.4 | Tokyo Expressway – South Inner Loop | 15 |
| 5th June 2021 | 2021 Series – Season 1 – Round 7 | Gr.3 | Nürburgring 24h | 3 |
| 12th June 2021 | 2021 Series – Season 1 – Round 8 | Gr.4 | WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca | 18 |
| 19th June 2021 | 2021 Series – Season 1 – Round 9 | Gr.4 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 10 |
| 26th June 2021 | 2021 Series – Season 1 – Round 10 | Gr.3 | Sardegna – Road Track – A | 15 |
FIA Gran Turismo Championship Nations Cup 2021 Series – Season 1 Schedule
| Date | Season / Round | Car | Track | Laps |
| 24th April 2021 | 2021 Series – Season 1 – Round 1 | Gran Turismo Racing Kart 125 Shifter | Autodrome Lago Maggiore – Centre II | 25 |
| 1st May 2021 | 2021 Series – Season 1 – Round 2 | Gr.1 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 13 |
| 8th May 2021 | 2021 Series – Season 1 – Round 3 | Dallara Super Formula ’19 Toyota/Honda | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 13 |
| 15th May 2021 | 2021 Series – Season 1 – Round 4 | Gr.3 | Suzuka Circuit | 16 |
| 22nd May 2021 | 2021 Series – Season 1 – Round 5 | Mini-Cooper ‘S’ ’65 | KYOTO DRIVING PARK – MIYABI | 20 |
| 26th May 2021 | 2021 Series – Season 1 – Round 6 | Gr.4 | AUTOPOLIS INTERNATIONAL RACING COURSE – SHORTCUT | 12 |
| 2nd June 2021 | 2021 Series – Season 1 – Round 7 | Gran Turismo Red Bull X2014 Junior | Willow Springs International Raceway: Big Willow | 23 |
| 9th June 2021 | 2021 Series – Season 1 – Round 8 | N300 | Tsukuba Circuit | 15 |
| 16th June 2021 | 2021 Series – Season 1 – Round 9 | Gr.2 | Fuji International Speedway | 14 |
| 23rd June 2021 | 2021 Series – Season 1 – Round 10 | Audi R8 LMS, BMW M6 GT3, Mercedes-AMG GT3, Porsche 911 RSR, VW Beetle Gr.3 | Nürburgring GP | 14 |
After these first twenty races, is the World Series 1 & 2, the World Series Showdown, Season 2, World Series 3 & 4 and culminating with the Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup on 3rd December, the Manufacturer Series final on the 4th December and the Nations Cup World Final on the 5th December.
All races are open to all owners of GT Sport. To enter, simply visit the Sport Mode in-game on the prescribed dates. Will you be taking part? Let us know on social media.
