The "Gran Turismo World Series" (GTWS) 2022 Manufacturers Cup - Season 1 from May 27 to July 2.

The top-ranked players from GTWS Manufacturers Cup - Season 1 will qualify for the World Series Showdown, which will be broadcast on July 29, 30, and 31. For details regarding participating countries/territories, number of spots available and more, please see section '4. 2022 Championship'> '3. World Series Showdown' on the 'GTWS 2022 Championship Overview' page.

Please note that it will not be possible to change the Manufacturer Affiliation Contract signed during Season 1 until the end of Season 2.

Event details and schedule for each race round of GTWS Manufacturers Cup 2022 - Season 1 are as follows:

IMPORTANT

During Season 1 and Season 2, the "Slipstream Strength" setting will be enabled for the final race and disabled for the Qualifying Time Trials.

1. Race Schedule and Entry Slots (Americas Region)

・Rounds 1-3 (Fridays): 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00 PST (five races in total).
・Rounds 4-6 (Saturdays): 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00 PST (five races in total).

Players may enter the event 15 minutes before the start time.

Please note all race times are server-based on UTC time zone. Daylight Saving will be active in certain regions during Season 1 and your local race time might be affected. Please check the in-game race schedule.

2. Effective Points

In the GTWS Manufacturers Cup 2022, points are awarded according to a player’s final position in each online race. Points will be calculated automatically based on the average Driver Rating of all players in the same race, with the best results from half of the previously held Rounds being counted towards the final score. At the end of Round 6, the points from the best three rounds will count towards the final score.

Please note that while players may join multiple race slots during the championship, only the points from the last race entered will count.

Season 1 Calculation Example:
・At the end of Round 2, points from the best round will count towards the final score.
・At the end of Round 4, points from the best two rounds will count towards the final score.
・At the end of Round 6, points from the best three Rounds will count towards the final score.

3. The GTWS 2022 Manufacturers Cup - Season 1 Race Schedule

Round 1: May 27, 2022
　- Category: Gr.3
　- BoP/Tuning Forbidden: On
　- Car Settings: Specified
　- Track: Nürburgring - 24h Layout
　- Tire Choice: Racing Hard/Intermediate/Heavy Wet
　- Required Tire Type: None
　- Minimum No. of Pitstops: None
　- Qualifying Time: 14 Minutes
　- Fuel Consumption Rate (Qualifying): Off | Tire Wear Rate (Qualifying): Off
　- No. of Laps: 4
　- Fuel Consumption Rate (Final): 1x | Tire Wear Rate (Final): 1x

Round 2: June 3, 2022
　- Category: Gr.4
　- BoP/Tuning Forbidden: On
　- Car Settings: Specified
　- Track: Sardegna - Road Track - C
　- Tire Choice: Racing: Hard/Racing: Soft/Intermediate/Heavy Wet
　- Required Tire Type: Racing: Hard
　- Minimum No. of Pitstops: None
　- Qualifying Time: 8 Minutes
　- Fuel Consumption Rate (Qualifying): Off | Tire Wear Rate (Qualifying): Off
　- No. of Laps: 20
　- Fuel Consumption Rate (Final): 1x | Tire Wear Rate (Final): 1x

Round 3: June 10, 2022
　- Category: Gr.3
　- BoP/Tuning Forbidden: On
　- Car Settings: Specified
　- Track: Brands Hatch Indy Circuit
　- Tire Choice: Racing: Hard/Racing: Medium/Racing: Soft/Intermediate/Heavy Wet
　- Required Tire Type: Racing: Hard/Racing: Medium
　- Minimum No. of Pitstops: None
　- Qualifying Time: 8 Minutes
　- Fuel Consumption Rate (Qualifying): Off | Tire Wear Rate (Qualifying): Off
　- No. of Laps: 25
　- Fuel Consumption Rate (Final): 3x | Tire Wear Rate (Final): 10x

Round 4: June 18, 2022
　- Category: Gr.4
　- BoP/Tuning Forbidden: On
　- Car Settings: Specified
　- Track: Autodromo Nazionale Monza
　- Tire Choice: Racing: Hard/Intermediate/Heavy Wet
　- Required Tire Type: None
　- Minimum No. of Pitstops: 1
　- Qualifying Time: 10 Minutes
　- Fuel Consumption Rate (Qualifying): Off | Tire Wear Rate (Qualifying): Off
　- No. of Laps: 10
　- Fuel Consumption Rate (Final): 1x | Tire Wear Rate (Final): 1x

Round 5: June 25, 2022
　- Category: Gr.3
　- BoP/Tuning Forbidden: On
　- Car Settings: Specified
　- Track: Daytona Road Course
　- Tire Choice: Racing: Hard/Racing: Medium/Racing: Soft/Intermediate/Heavy Wet
　- Required Tire Type: Racing: Hard/Racing: Medium
　- Minimum No. of Pitstops: None
　- Qualifying Time: 10 Minutes
　- Fuel Consumption Rate (Qualifying): Off | Tire Wear Rate (Qualifying): Off
　- No. of Laps: 18
　- Fuel Consumption Rate (Final): 1x | Tire Wear Rate (Final): 5x

Round 6: July 2, 2022
　- Category: Gr.4
　- BoP/Tuning Forbidden: On
　- Car Settings: Specified
　- Track: Suzuka Circuit
　- Tire Choice: Racing: Hard/Racing: Medium/Intermediate/Heavy Wet
　- Required Tire Type: Racing: Hard
　- Minimum No. of Pitstops: None
　- Qualifying Time: 10 Minutes
　- Fuel Consumption Rate (Qualifying): Off | Tire Wear Rate (Qualifying): Off
　- No. of Laps: 12
　- Fuel Consumption Rate (Final): 6x | Tire Wear Rate (Final): 1x

Please note that competition schedules and regulations may still be subject to changes.