The Manufacturer Series Pre-Season of the "FIA Gran Turismo Championships" 2020 Series will take place from February 18 to March 15. The rankings will be based on an effective points system, with the final score tallied from the three best rounds out of a total of eight.
Please note that there will be no "Top 16 Superstars" rounds in the 2020 Series Pre-Season.
[IMPORTANT]
The calculation method for the Global Manufacturer Ranking will change starting with the 2020 Series Pre-Season. For more details, refer to Global Manufacturer Ranking Points Calculation Changes. Also, manufacturer affiliation contracts selected for the Pre-Season will be dissolved at the end of the stage, and players will have the option to enter new driver contracts for the next championship.
[Race schedule]
Starting times for each race, every day: 14:00, 15:20, 16:40, 18:00, 19:20 PST (five races in total.)
Please note that there will be no "Top 16 Superstars" rounds in the Pre-Season.
FIA Gran Turismo Championships
2020 Series Manufacturer Series Pre-Season
ROUND 1
- Event Date
- 02/19/2020 (Wed)
- Settings
- Fixed
- Fuel Consumption During Qualifying
- 5 x
- Tire Wear During Qualifying
- None
- Fuel Consumption During Final
- 5 x
- Tire Wear During Final
- 10 x
- Category
- Gr.4
- Car Type
- Garage Car
- Track
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Qualifying Time
- 7 Minute(s)
- Overtake Button Time Duration
- None
- Race Time (Laps/Endurance)
- 11 Lap(s)
- Start Type
- Rolling Start
- Tires
- Racing: Hard , Racing: Medium , Racing: Soft
- Required Tires
- Medium
ROUND 2
- Event Date
- 02/23/2020 (Sun)
- Settings
- Fixed
- Fuel Consumption During Qualifying
- 4 x
- Tire Wear During Qualifying
- None
- Fuel Consumption During Final
- 4 x
- Tire Wear During Final
- 10 x
- Category
- Gr.4
- Car Type
- Garage Car
- Track
- Fuji International Speedway (Short)
- Qualifying Time
- 5 Minute(s)
- Overtake Button Time Duration
- None
- Race Time (Laps/Endurance)
- 14 Lap(s)
- Start Type
- Rolling Start
- Tires
- Racing: Medium , Racing: Soft
- Required Tires
- Medium
ROUND 3
- Event Date
- 02/26/2020 (Wed)
- Settings
- Fixed
- Fuel Consumption During Qualifying
- 4 x
- Tire Wear During Qualifying
- None
- Fuel Consumption During Final
- 4 x
- Tire Wear During Final
- 9 x
- Category
- Gr.3
- Car Type
- Garage Car
- Track
- Autódromo de Interlagos
- Qualifying Time
- 5 Minute(s)
- Overtake Button Time Duration
- None
- Race Time (Laps/Endurance)
- 18 Lap(s)
- Start Type
- Rolling Start
- Tires
- Racing: Hard , Racing: Medium , Racing: Soft
- Required Tires
- Hard/Medium/Soft
ROUND 4
- Event Date
- 03/01/2020 (Sun)
- Settings
- Fixed
- Fuel Consumption During Qualifying
- 3 x
- Tire Wear During Qualifying
- None
- Fuel Consumption During Final
- 3 x
- Tire Wear During Final
- 9 x
- Category
- Gr.3
- Car Type
- Garage Car
- Track
- Tokyo Expressway - South Outer Loop
- Qualifying Time
- 5 Minute(s)
- Overtake Button Time Duration
- None
- Race Time (Laps/Endurance)
- 18 Lap(s)
- Start Type
- Rolling Start
- Tires
- Racing: Medium , Racing: Soft
- Required Tires
- Medium
ROUND 5
- Event Date
- 03/04/2020 (Wed)
- Settings
- Fixed
- Fuel Consumption During Qualifying
- 5 x
- Tire Wear During Qualifying
- None
- Fuel Consumption During Final
- 5 x
- Tire Wear During Final
- 11 x
- Category
- Gr.4
- Car Type
- Garage Car
- Track
- Autodrome Lago Maggiore - Center II
- Qualifying Time
- 5 Minute(s)
- Overtake Button Time Duration
- None
- Race Time (Laps/Endurance)
- 28 Lap(s)
- Start Type
- Rolling Start
- Tires
- Racing: Medium , Racing: Soft
- Required Tires
- Soft
ROUND 6
- Event Date
- 03/08/2020 (Sun)
- Settings
- Fixed
- Fuel Consumption During Qualifying
- 6 x
- Tire Wear During Qualifying
- None
- Fuel Consumption During Final
- 6 x
- Tire Wear During Final
- 10 x
- Category
- Gr.3
- Car Type
- Garage Car
- Track
- Sardegna - Road Track - B II
- Qualifying Time
- 5 Minute(s)
- Overtake Button Time Duration
- None
- Race Time (Laps/Endurance)
- 16 Lap(s)
- Start Type
- Rolling Start
- Tires
- Racing: Hard
- Required Tires
- None
ROUND 7
- Event Date
- 03/11/2020 (Wed)
- Settings
- Fixed
- Fuel Consumption During Qualifying
- 3 x
- Tire Wear During Qualifying
- None
- Fuel Consumption During Final
- 3 x
- Tire Wear During Final
- 15 x
- Category
- Gr.4
- Car Type
- Garage Car
- Track
- Red Bull Ring
- Qualifying Time
- 5 Minute(s)
- Overtake Button Time Duration
- None
- Race Time (Laps/Endurance)
- 17 Lap(s)
- Start Type
- Rolling Start
- Tires
- Racing: Hard , Racing: Medium , Racing: Soft
- Required Tires
- Hard
ROUND 8
- Event Date
- 03/15/2020 (Sun)
- Settings
- Fixed
- Fuel Consumption During Qualifying
- 2 x
- Tire Wear During Qualifying
- None
- Fuel Consumption During Final
- 2 x
- Tire Wear During Final
- 11 x
- Category
- Gr.3
- Car Type
- Garage Car
- Track
- Nürburgring GP
- Qualifying Time
- 5 Minute(s)
- Overtake Button Time Duration
- None
- Race Time (Laps/Endurance)
- 15 Lap(s)
- Start Type
- Rolling Start
- Tires
- Racing: Hard , Racing: Medium , Racing: Soft
- Required Tires
- Hard/Medium/Soft
As in previous championships, at the end of each season, 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 change.