Does GT FIA License changes anything ?

[TurismoBad]

You still need to get the regular license and you still need the capital of $500k-$1mln for the car and equipment.

Or whatever the amount of money is - you still need the same amount of money.

What's the point of this really ? Just get the regular license. Does buying a 60$ game will grant me a special treatment in the environment where millions are being spend ?

And if it does then how is this fair for anyone obtaining the license in a traditional way ?

I genuinely don't get it. How is this helping in anything ?

 

[TeamCZRRacing]

You still need to get the regular license and you still need the capital of $500k-$1mln for the car and equipment.

Or whatever the amount of money is - you still need the same amount of money.

What's the point of this really ? Just get the regular license. Does buying a 60$ game will grant me a special treatment in the environment where millions are being spend ?

And if it does then how is this fair for anyone obtaining the license in a traditional way ?

I genuinely don't get it. How is this helping in anything ?

My understanding is that it's a digital license that only applies to GTS, that you can unlock it in-game, and that it's required to enter into the Cups. We'll see though.

 

[SlipZtrEm]

What's the point of this really ?

The short answer: marketing.

 

[Samus]

The short answer: marketing.

Indeed, I can't work out what else the point is. Anyone can go to their local motorsport body and apply for a racing license, this isn't giving you anything special.

http://www.silverstone.co.uk/experiences/driving-tuition/ards-courses/

The Junior drivers course is a full day mix of classroom theory and practical driving. Advanced courses are a one day programme that allows you the opportunity to gain a signature on your race licence upgrade.

As far as I can tell the GT Digital license is just going to be equivalent to that, possibly only the classroom theory section. It's not going to be free, either.

We will announce the final list of participating regions, conditions, fees and procedures at a later date.

 

[Stephen220378]

My understanding is that it's a digital license that only applies to GTS, that you can unlock it in-game, and that it's required to enter into the Cups. We'll see though.

This is what I thought, that it was an FIA licence allowing you to take part in virtual FIA sanctioned races on GT Sport.

 

[mister dog]

The short answer: marketing.

This basically, couldn't word it better than what a user on neogaf said:

We shouldn't give too much credit to the whole FIA approved thing... it's just a marketing decision: the fastest way for PD to get "Race credibility" (even though their game is far from ready for competitive play)...and for FIA, this was just a way of touching a younger and different audience) It's a win-win fot both PD and FIA.

 

[wowbaggerBR]

It's WRC, Nascar, Top Gear and Senna again: just a badge on the cover and some gimmicks on the game.

 

[glassjaw]

Hmm, I thought it would at least let the license holder participate in some ultra-low level event, or autocrossing, or something that would normally only require a day course or exam (can you tell I've never taken a car to a track before?) If this is the case though, and it leaves the player no better off, then one of the most unique and interesting aspects of a game that's admittedly not that unique or interesting is a complete wash.

 

[eran0004]

You still need to get the regular license and you still need the capital of $500k-$1mln for the car and equipment.

Or whatever the amount of money is - you still need the same amount of money.

What's the point of this really ? Just get the regular license. Does buying a 60$ game will grant me a special treatment in the environment where millions are being spend ?

And if it does then how is this fair for anyone obtaining the license in a traditional way ?

I genuinely don't get it. How is this helping in anything ?

To get a FIA license you need to have had certain training sessions and theory lessons. That is what GT Sport provides. Basically, the digital license shows that you've passed certain tests and criterias, and that you possess certain skills and knowledge related to racing. It's then up to each national association to value that, compare it to their own criterias and ask you to perform any additional tests before they grant you a proper licence.

And of course a licence doesn't give you your own racing team, just like a driving licence doesn't give you your own car. It gives you the right to drive in certain FIA governed events and competitions, that's all.

Gotland Ring has something similar: https://gotlandring.com/private/fia-racing-licence/

My understanding is that it's a digital license that only applies to GTS, that you can unlock it in-game, and that it's required to enter into the Cups. We'll see though.

It applies to the real world. What happens is that your national licensing body is informed that you've passed certain tests and criterias in Gran Turismo Sport, and if you want to apply for a real world license they'll check what additional tests and lessons you need to pass before they grant you that license. Each national association have their own criterias, so some may require just a few more tests, while others may require a more comprehensive training programme.

 

[sircarltonlotus]

6 months ago it was just a "flashing icon" or a gimmick

 

[michael chen]

Hmm, I thought it would at least let the license holder participate in some ultra-low level event, or autocrossing, or something that would normally only require a day course or exam (can you tell I've never taken a car to a track before?) If this is the case though, and it leaves the player no better off, then one of the most unique and interesting aspects of a game that's admittedly not that unique or interesting is a complete wash.

In Mainland China,There are more than 410,000 PlayStation users but a few legal racing training schools.
So it may be useful to some Chinese users

 

[TurismoBad]

To get a FIA license you need to have had certain training sessions and theory lessons. That is what GT Sport provides. Basically, the digital license shows that you've passed certain tests and criterias, and that you possess certain skills and knowledge related to racing. It's then up to each national association to value that, compare it to their own criterias and ask you to perform any additional tests before they grant you a proper licence.

And of course a licence doesn't give you your own racing team, just like a driving licence doesn't give you your own car. It gives you the right to drive in certain FIA governed events and competitions, that's all.

Gotland Ring has something similar: https://gotlandring.com/private/fia-racing-licence/



It applies to the real world. What happens is that your national licensing body is informed that you've passed certain tests and criterias in Gran Turismo Sport, and if you want to apply for a real world license they'll check what additional tests and lessons you need to pass before they grant you that license. Each national association have their own criterias, so some may require just a few more tests, while others may require a more comprehensive training programme.

So GTS license is just a waste of time. Better to apply for real license and do all the theory and lessons in one place.

If I want to race in FIA sanctioned races why would I do the GTS license instead of going straight for the real one ?

Answer is - no I wouldn't. If I wanted to race and had budget to do it I would have contacted my local racing body a long time ago.

I wasn't expecting to receive a free racing car - just pointing out the the budget necessary to get into racing and the insignificance of potentially being able to skip theory lessons on the real test.

While the idea may appear as noble and good for getting more people into racing the real value here is for PD to have a FIA badge on the box.

No one will suddenly want to become a racing driver because GTS gave them a FIA approved pat on the back.

Maybe clubs will earn some coin on people excited to get the real license as a trophy to show among friends.

A racing license is kinda cool to show of.

 

[eran0004]

While the idea may appear as noble and good for getting more people into racing the real value here is for PD to have a FIA badge on the box.

They already have a big fat e-sports collaboration with FIA. They don't need this in order to put the FIA badge on the box.

No one will suddenly want to become a racing driver because GTS gave them a FIA badge.

That's not the point of the feature, but I do think that getting a digital license can in fact inspire some people to get a proper license as well. If you're halfway to a real license you may be more motivated to actually do the other things that are required. Even without this feature I'm sure some people would be inspired to start with real life motorsports, in whatever form it may be.

And no, not everyone will afford to start racing. The world is not fair and everyone doesn't have equal opportunities. But there are those who can afford (or who can get sponsors) to compete at entry level, even if it's only for a year or two.

So GTS license is just a waste of time.

Why is it a waste of time if you would waste all that time playing the game anyway?

 

[Northstar]

The short answer: marketing.

Your post made me think of this.

 

[ribloGT]

I think the same marketing reason behind the FIA endorsment...

If FIA would be really interested in GTS they would go to PD and say: "What are these fantasy prototypes? And these fictional tracks and locations? This is a eSpirt simulation, Real cars and real tracks please"...

FIA only cares that its brand gets to the millions of buyers of the game and PD only cares to say "Look FIA chooses us cause we are serious"...