From 2 June to 4 July, we will be hosting the Nations Cup – Stage 2 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 (1/4 of the total, rounded up.)

[IMPORTANT]

From Stage 2, the 'Top 16 Superstars' slot will change from the 4th slot at 21:00 UTC, to the 3rd slot at 18:20 UTC. This change is valid for the EMEA Region only.

[Effective Points]

The 'FIA Gran Turismo Championships' 2020 Series Nations Cup will be fought in the same manner as last year with 10 Rounds per Stage, for a total of 30 Rounds across 3 Stages. Stage 2 will comprise of Rounds 11 to 20.

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

■ Stage 2 Calculation
　・At the end of Rounds 12, the points from the best 3 Rounds will count towards the final score.
　・At the end of Rounds 16, the points from the best 4 Rounds will count towards the final score.
　・At the end of Rounds 20, the points from the best 5 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 8 Rounds to be counted after 30 Rounds.

[Race Schedule and Top 16 Superstars]

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

　■ Race Schedule
　　・On Tuesdays: 14:00, 15:20, 16:40, 18:00, 19:20, 20:40, 22:00 UTC (7 races in total.)
　　・On Saturdays: 13:00, 15:40, 18:20, 21:00 UTC (4 races in total.)

　■ 'Top 16 Superstars' Schedule
　　・Rounds 16, 20 (Race Time: 18:20 UTC)
　　・Selection Criteria: Acquired points
　　・Bonus Points: 50 Base Point, 0x Points Multiplier
　　・Entry Restriction: Up to 3 players from the same country/territory in the EMEA region

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

[World Tours]

According to the results of each Stage, players will be selected for participation in World Tour events to be held a later date. Details on the selection process and World Tour dates will be announced once they have been decided.

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

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.