Gran Turismo FIA Online Championship World Final Preview: Glory Awaits

[DesertPenguin]

The alfa is pretty much the weakest car on this track.

And yet in 3rd place on hard tires

 

[GlamFM]

What a first lap! Forgot to breathe for a bit there.

 

[VulcanSpirit]

Terrific opening laps - what a start from Alfa, but the cork is starting to come off that bottle...

 

[Veinz]

Alfa just too slow on the straights.

 

[VulcanSpirit]

BMW takes the lead! Another classy move from Randall Haywood!

 

[GBalao888]

Oh boy, with Porsche in the Shadow Realm, I hope Mercedes (or if by luck, BMW) wins. Can't stand the fact where if Toyota wins, Eagle Frogger (Igor Fraga) wins. His reign shall end soon enough!

It would eventually mean he will win both a Nations Cup and a Manufacturer's Series title, the only driver to do so (given he was last year's Nations Cup champion).

 

[Veinz]

the jag gonna get the alfa

 

[Groundfish]

Haywood round the outside! Whatever happens that was an awesome overtake!

 

[VulcanSpirit]

Mercedes now in front, but Haywood not too far behind. Toyota needs to watch their back...

...everyone except BMW pits!

 

[PzR Slim]

Toyota got this sewn up!

 

[Veinz]

annnnd the toyota is gone

bought a toyota irl a few weeks ago so I have to support lol

 

[VulcanSpirit]

And so the slipstream train continues to circulate - it's Jaguar's turn to be the engine!

 

[Veinz]

The alfa drivers are doing really good for the car they got

 

[VulcanSpirit]

Alfa are not giving up on a potential podium place, despite the clear straight-line speed disadvantage they have.

We're halfway there...

 

[CodeRedR51]

I'm confused how Hyundai keeps making it into these races over other makes like Ferrari. They clearly cannot keep up.

 

[DesertPenguin]

That last stop really changed the order up! Somehow Ford took the lead. Maybe Toyota did their long fuel stop this time around?

 

[VulcanSpirit]

Last pit cycle (almost) done. Fraga is in an especially strong position now that Mercedes are in 6th and Jaguar have plummeted to 10th.

That last stop really changed the order up! Somehow Ford took the lead. Maybe Toyota did their long fuel stop this time around?

Unless I'm mistaken, I think Ford are yet to stop again.​

 

[DesertPenguin]

Nevermind, Ford needs to stop one more time

 

[PzR Slim]

That last stop really changed the order up! Somehow Ford took the lead. Maybe Toyota did their long fuel stop this time around?

Ford started on the softs so are out of sequence.

 

[05XR8]

The Lexus is so stable, but just misses on top speed. Everyone just beating it up.

 

[shnooby2]

Am I crazy, or did Mercedes only drive 5 laps on hard....?

 

[TrafficEmpire]

Oh boy, with Porsche in the Shadow Realm, I hope Mercedes (or if by luck, BMW) wins. Can't stand the fact where if Toyota wins, Eagle Frogger (Igor Fraga) wins. His reign shall end soon enough!

It would eventually mean he will win both a Nations Cup and a Manufacturer's Series title, the only driver to do so (given he was last year's Nations Cup champion).

I have some bad news for you...and I agree, nothing would make me happier than seeing Toyota lose.

 

[DesertPenguin]

Also, why aren't they using the more modern Mustang Gr.3?

 

[CodeRedR51]

Also, why aren't they using the more modern Mustang Gr.3?

Wondering that myself.

 

[VulcanSpirit]

Big incident involving Ford and BMW. That's their chances severely dented!

Looks like the GT lost it on its own...

 

[redhed17]

Five laps was the minimum stint, not six as in the other two races.

 

[praiano63]

Turning off wall contact penalty wasn't a good idea.

 

[GBalao888]

Also, why aren't they using the more modern Mustang Gr.3?

It's not as powerful as the Ford GT LM Spec II Test Car, although it does have way better handling.

 

[VulcanSpirit]

Brilliant pass from the Corvette - they're up to 3rd with less than three laps to go!

 

[DesertPenguin]

It's not as powerful as the Ford GT LM Spec II Test Car, although it does have way better handling.

Seems to be working fine for the Alfa