Gran Turismo Sport

As we approach the end of 2021, and the 49th article about GT Sport’s ranked online Daily Races schedule by Traxion.GG, it’s time to reflect upon what makes the Japanese racing scene so vibrant.  There’s Suzuka for one. The International Racing Course first opened in 1962 and is run by the wonderfully esoteric Mobilityland Corporation, a subsidiary of Honda. It’s been home to the Japanese Grand Prix…Continue reading “Japan’s motorsport heritage: GT Sport Daily Races w/c 27th December 2021”»

When I think of Britain, I think of National Trust stately homes, cups of tea, Marmite and a bespoke sports car. All very Downton Abbey.  And this week’s GT Sport online Daily Races encapsulate the mood, as one of the events is driving an Aston Martin around the lauded Goodwood Motor Circuit. Tally-ho This 2005-2017-era Aston Martin Vantage you shall be at…Continue reading “National trust: GT Sport Daily Races, w/c 20th December 2021”»

In a surprising turn of events this year, the folks over at Polyphony Digital partnered with Fanatec for its next Gran Turismo product, following the likes of the Thrustmaster T-GT II. Enter the Gran Turismo DD Pro from Fanatec. In essence, this is the existing Fanatec CSL DD but for PlayStation – except it’s technically…Continue reading “Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro review”»

One of the world’s largest automakers, Hyundai, has – over the past few years – build up a brand new premium brand called Genesis. It rivals the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and soon when its EV models become available, Tesla. A cut above the standard Hyundai car, with its own buy-direct customer experience, the Genesis…Continue reading “In the beginning: GT Sport Daily Races, w/c 13th December 2021”»

On a day where all eyes gravitated towards Saudi Arabia, many would be forgiven for choosing to catch up on the final FIA Gran Turismo World Finals event and the last major esports competition using GT Sport. The Nations Cup is considered the crown jewel of the available silverware on offer. No teammates, just yourself…Continue reading “Gallo becomes first Italian FIA Gran Turismo Nations Cup champion”»

I’ve waxed lyrical about this car before on Traxion.GG many times before, we even mentioned it on a prior podcast episode. It represents, to me, a bygone homologation special era, perhaps the last of its kind too. I’m talking about the Toyota GR Yaris. I won’t bore you with the details, as I’m sure you’re…Continue reading “A future classic: GT Sport Daily Races, w/c 6th December 2021”»

Onto the main course. After Friday’s Toyotafest, the FIA Gran Turismo Manufacturer Series World Finals had a lot to live up to. At the end of three races, with the final contest featuring double points, three drivers would reign supreme as winners for their chosen outfit. Although Subaru was the titleholder, the title favourites for…Continue reading “Toyota wins FIA Gran Turismo Manufacturer Series for a second time”»

Friday, 3rd December, marked the beginning of the Gran Turismo 2021 World Championships, a three-day mega event bringing to a close the season as a whole. Friday’s action was very much the starter of the feast as the Toyota GAZOO Racing GT Cup ran ahead of the FIA Manufacturers and Nations competitions. It was a…Continue reading “Yamanaka victorious in thrilling conclusion to Toyota GAZOO Racing GT Cup”»

This weekend, the Gran Turismo World Finals are set to conclude with three top-level esport championships to be decided over three days. Some of the best GT Sport drivers will be competing in at least one of the championship events with some vying for all three. The Toyota GAZOO Racing GT Cup 2021 kicks things…Continue reading “2021 FIA Gran Turismo Championship World Finals conclude this weekend”»