Takuma Miyazono outwitted his opponents, jumping from third for first thanks to an early pitstop and consistent lap times, despite managing fuel levels.
For the first time in its history, the Gran Turismo Championships was going to be held exclusively online. A bitter pill for some to swallow. The series, famed for its LAN events, however, had prepared itself well and the results would prove to be spectacular in nature. The season would cover four ‘FIA World Series’…Continue reading “Gran Turismo FIA Championships 2021 season review”»
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”»
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”»
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”»
With the Gran Turismo World Championships Finals on the imminent December horizon, Sunday’s action held plenty of focus and anticipation. The fourth World Series would determine exactly who we would see competing for top honours and who would be sent back to the drawing board as Gran Turismo 7 prepares for its 2022 debut. Manufacturers…Continue reading “Gran Turismo World Series 4: Gallo wins again, Toyota on top”»
The highly entertaining, mid-season Showdown event was once again a demonstration of why Gran Turismo esports is so enjoyable. Setting up the second half of the season beautifully, on Sunday the main championships returned with their established format of Manufacturers and Nations action. Manufacturers Cup Qualifying After Japanese rule in Germany last time out, things…Continue reading “Gran Turismo World Series returns with Porsche’s Serrano and Italy’s Gallo on top”»
The official halfway stage of the FIA Gran Turismo Championships 2021 season was marked this year by the Showdown – two days spanning six races across the Manufacturer Series and Nations Cup utilising similar formatting to a World Tour event. Bigger points systems for the Grand Finals ensured that even in extreme scenarios, the fights…Continue reading “Team Toyota and Kokubun quickest at the FIA Gran Turismo World Series Showdown”»
After a thrilling first World Series of 2021 and an Olympic Event of great success, Gran Turismo esports returned on Sunday with two more races of Manufacturers’ Cup and Nations Cup variety. With Porsche and Italy taking the spoils last month through the efforts of Angel Inostroza and Olympic victor Valerio Gallo respectively, fans awaited…Continue reading “Subaru’s Miyazono and Hungary’s Blazsán win FIA GT World Series Round 2”»
