Gran Turismo World Series: History and Background

The Gran Turismo World Series (GTWS) is a global sim racing esports tournament series organised by video game developer Polyphony Digital. It consists of two series that are held concurrently throughout the year; the Nations Cup (entrants from their respective countries will represent them) and the Manufacturers Cup (entrants will race for and represent their chosen manufacturer), with players earning points towards qualifying for LAN midseason tournaments known as World Tours, culminating in the annual championship event known as the World Finals. The series uses Polyphony Digital's latest game, Gran Turismo 7.

From 2018 to 2021, the Gran Turismo World Series was previously sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. Polyphony Digital's partnership with the FIA was later exclusive to the Olympic Esports Series, which lasted only one year. For some players of the tournament, the series has served as a basis of starting a career in esports before entering real-world motorsport.

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