FIA Events '18 - World Finals Monaco Finished! Congrats to Team Lexus and Igor Fraga for Brazil!

[sirjim73]

Right well I guess the cats out of the bag isn't it

Sadly Sir Brett Sinclair and Danny Wilde won't be handing out the prizes to you.

Does this mean we'll be getting the Ferrari Dino back and the Aston Martin DBS? (See below...)

PS Las Vegas to be followed by Monaco. Does Kaz like casinos or something?

 

[Auditore]

PS Las Vegas to be followed by Monaco. Does Kaz like casinos or something?

That means Macau could be the next stop for the events....can't wait.

 

[bduddy]

Location in Monaco would mean using the according GP circuit.
Using in the final a track where overtaking is not possible wouldn't be the smartest move I guess.

They could always use the GT3 version with double the width! -_-

 

[NaketWookie]

Really?! Monaco? I imagine there isn't THAT much of target audience for a live event don't you think? I mean hotel prices would be over the top for me at least... I am kind of disappointed by that location.

 

[cjr3559]

Really?! Monaco? I imagine there isn't THAT much of target audience for a live event don't you think? I mean hotel prices would be over the top for me at least... I am kind of disappointed by that location.

I’m going to assume the world final won’t be open to the public anyway.

 

[AlexCRJR]

Monaco? If the track is coming to the game, I'll be more excited with the scape mode than with the races.

 

[Auditore]

Really?! Monaco? I imagine there isn't THAT much of target audience for a live event don't you think? I mean hotel prices would be over the top for me at least... I am kind of disappointed by that location.

Rich people will watch the event.......from their yachts.

 

[DJShadesUK]

I'm currently waiting at LaGuardia airport to fly to Vegas... Dunno why I'm going there?

Also I have friends who live in Monaco, hung with F1 drivers, past and present, and their family members and Ive spent a lot of time on yachts.

I'm also completely useless at the whole humble brag thing

 

[Auditore]

I'm currently waiting at LaGuardia airport to fly to Vegas... Dunno why I'm going there?

Also I have friends who live in Monaco, hung with F1 drivers, past and present, and their family members and Ive spent a lot of time on yachts

A Monaco trip isn't over until you spend time on a yacht.

 

[sundaydriving]

A Monaco trip isn't over until you spend time on a yacht.

Does the Bateau bus count?

 

[Auditore]

Does the Bateau bus count?

Close enough.

 

[Lee x sensai]

"Japanese gamer Ryota Kokubun won the Asia final held in Tokyo while German Mikail Hizal was victorious in the Europe final in Madrid. The winner of the American final this week in Las Vegas will join the Japanese and German winners in the world final in Monaco in mid-November. That world champion will not only be awarded a specially designed trophy, that recreates the whimsical “Unique Forms of Continuity in Space” statue of Italian sculptor Umberto Boccioni, but he will also receive a driver’s contract to race in the real world."

The winner get racing contracts race in the real world. If you winning the world championship. After reading the forbe articles I just notice this.

 

[force ewerby]

Well I certainly ain't complaining about it being in Monaco lol

 

[Auditore]

Here's a question to all world finalists,have any of you thought about your speeches if you win the world finals?I mean,you're going to receive a prize at a FIA event you gotta have a speech ready

 

[TRC_Stagger]

My only goal is to make it to Monaco.

So long as I make it in the top 30 internationally, I would be very happy.

 

[mclarenLB]

I wonder if the 'contract to race in the real world' stretches to the Manufacturer Series or if they're just neglecting it again

Doesn't matter, either way we're gonna have a hell of a time in Monaco

 

[Auditore]

I wonder if the 'contract to race in the real world' stretches to the Manufacturer Series or if they're just neglecting it again

Doesn't matter, either way we're gonna have a hell of a time in Monaco

You guys are going to have a after party at Monaco.........this is Gran Turismo classiness at it's peak.

 

[DJShadesUK]

Dammit, I'm still going to be in New York in November; my Monaco contacts wont be of much use

 

[Tidgney]

My tuxedo might be making an appearance somewhere .

Lets get real though for a second with the world finals. Anyone who wins the entire event or even makes the podium is going to need some insane luck (you needed luck to get there) irrespective of speed. Whether it's the right combos, the right rig, the right time, the right heat you name it you'll need luck so just enjoy the world finals and the experience! If there's another season expect the competition to double in terms of competitors as this tournament is definitely showing off eSports for racing at its peak!

I also anticipate a few professional drivers making an appearance (No idea whether that will happen either, just a guess), manufacturers sending representatives and I wouldn't be surprised if some manufacturers have seen the events and are maybe looking to sign drivers... We all could witness the future developing whether you're watching the stream or are there, it could be the start of something very special for racing. I honestly believe it's the future (As I said in my last livestream).

 

[Auditore]

My tuxedo might be making an appearance somewhere .

Lets get real though for a second with the world finals. Anyone who wins the entire event or even makes the podium is going to need some insane luck (you needed luck to get there) irrespective of speed. Whether it's the right combos, the right rig, the right time, the right heat you name it you'll need luck so just enjoy the world finals and the experience! If there's another season expect the competition to double in terms of competitors as this tournament is definitely showing off eSports for racing at its peak!

I also anticipate a few professional drivers making an appearance (No idea whether that will happen either, just a guess), manufacturers sending representatives and I wouldn't be surprised if some manufacturers have seen the events and are maybe looking to sign drivers... We all could witness the future developing whether you're watching the stream or are there, it could be the start of something very special for racing. I honestly believe it's the future (As I said in my last livestream).

I honestly believe Lewis Hamilton will be there,and after the recent tweets from Kaz talking about Lewis being part of the team i'm 99% sure he will be there.I also expect more reference laps,that Hamilton section from Brand Central is pretty empty right now.

 

[dimassa19]

"Japanese gamer Ryota Kokubun won the Asia final held in Tokyo while German Mikail Hizal was victorious in the Europe final in Madrid. The winner of the American final this week in Las Vegas will join the Japanese and German winners in the world final in Monaco in mid-November. That world champion will not only be awarded a specially designed trophy, that recreates the whimsical “Unique Forms of Continuity in Space” statue of Italian sculptor Umberto Boccioni, but he will also receive a driver’s contract to race in the real world."

The winner get racing contracts race in the real world. If you winning the world championship. After reading the forbe articles I just notice this.

First time I hear about the champion prize. Very cool!

 

[DJShadesUK]

I honestly believe Lewis Hamilton will be there

I hope not, can't stand the bloke.

 

[Krypton78]

Here some thoughts

I didn't follow the GT academy events/ live events in the past. What I know is, there wasn't this DR-system existing like now, which, after all, represents the racing skill of a player very accurate. Therefore, with all the FIA seasons at home -even with the disconnects and so on- the truely very best players have made it to the regional events.
I am not aware of a significant amount of superfast players, who didn't make it there due to disconnections or other unfair things (yes, we know, my Brits friends, @mclarenLB especially, its unfair that you have just to many fast players 👍).

@Tidgney, yes, the events had the many discussed issues which lead to a mentionable luck- factor. But after all, all the big names ended in the front places, like yourself. The only very-top driver what is in my mind right now who didn't made it to the WF in Nations is @ZokyCRO, but it wasn't bad luck, he said that he just couldn't nail the both qualification laps (but good that he is there in Manufacturers).

What I want to say is, the world champion in 2018 will be truely the world champion. Since the events got also better by lowering the luck- factor from time to time, there is no way that a even-slightly-not-very-supertop skilled driver will get the trophy.

An another point, @Tidgney, I am sorry but I don't want you to win.

Why?

Simple answer, if you win and get a contract as a real driver, you cannot live- stream anymore !!! Who will we watch then ?!?!?! You cannot do this to us !!!

 

[danhighway]

Simple answer, if you win and get a contract as a real driver, you cannot live- stream anymore !!! Who will we watch then ?!?!?! You cannot do this to us !!!

Tell that to Nicki Thiim. He streams iRacing or PUBG almost every day.

 

[azrilnazli]

Ahh GT Academy Series. I only watched the USA edition

 

[DJShadesUK]

I'm currently stood in the same room as Kaz!

 

[JD_18]

I'm currently stood in the same room as Kaz!

Take the opportunity to talk about the ridiculous Gr 1 class, about daily races (a good idea is that there is a race every 2 days)

 

[SDSPOWER01]

I'm currently stood in the same room as Kaz!

ASK HIM ABOUT RAIN!

 

[Auditore]

I'm currently stood in the same room as Kaz!

Ask him about the Daihatsu Midget.

 

[danhighway]

I'm currently stood in the same room as Kaz!

Ask him what his favorite pizza topping is