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Malukas becoming complete package at Penske
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Malukas becoming complete package at Penske
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Hill captures emotional O'Reilly Series win at Coronado
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Palou stretches IndyCar pole streak to five at Road America
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Urra breaks through in Milan as Spain claims a Nations Cup 1-2 at Gran Turismo World Series

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Urra breaks through in Milan as Spain claims a Nations Cup 1-2 at Gran Turismo World Series

By Sam Mitani - May 24, 2026, 12:39 PM ET

Round 1 of the 2026 Gran Turismo World Series Nations Cup unfolded on Saturday, May 23, at the Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber in the heart of Milan, Italy. Following the Manufacturers Cup, the spotlight shifted to the Nations Cup, where drivers take to the track as proud representatives of their...

Serrano and Kroll trade blows in Milan at Gran Turismo World Series, launching a season-long rivalry

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Serrano and Kroll trade blows in Milan at Gran Turismo World Series, launching a season-long rivalry

By Sam Mitani - May 24, 2026, 12:29 PM ET

Round 1 of the 2026 Gran Turismo World Series Manufacturers Cup came to life at the Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber in the heart of Milan, Italy, where a packed house gathered to witness the opening salvo of a new season. And while the field was one of the freshest in...

Serrano sets the standard at the Gran Turismo Nations Cup World Finals

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Serrano sets the standard at the Gran Turismo Nations Cup World Finals

By Sam Mitani - Dec 21, 2025, 5:13 PM ET

The long road that defines every season of the Gran Turismo World Series reached another decisive chapter on Sunday in Fukuoka, Japan, as the World Finals turned their focus to the Nations Cup. Inside a sold-out Marine Messe Fukuoka, the world’s elite Gran Turismo drivers returned to the stage –...

Porsche claims Gran Turismo World Series Manufacturers Cup

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Porsche claims Gran Turismo World Series Manufacturers Cup

By Sam Mitani - Dec 21, 2025, 5:04 PM ET

The 2025 Gran Turismo World Series reached its conclusion in Fukuoka, Japan, where digital precision met real-world spectacle at the much-anticipated World Finals. Before a capacity crowd at Marine Messe Fukuoka, the season’s finest drivers assembled for one last reckoning of the Manufacturers Cup.Set along the Hakata waterfront, the Fukuoka...

GTWS 2025 Manufacturers Cup: Porsche, Toyota, and Mazda shine in Atlanta

Esports

GTWS 2025 Manufacturers Cup: Porsche, Toyota, and Mazda shine in Atlanta

By Sam Mitani - Nov 10, 2025, 11:10 AM ET

The stars came out in Los Angeles – not for a movie premiere, but for the third round of the 2025 Gran Turismo World Series (GTWS). Beneath the chandeliers of the historic Orpheum Theatre, the world’s best virtual racers took center stage, transforming one of Hollywood’s grandest Art Deco landmarks...

Urra triumphs at Daytona as Serrano extends championship lead in GTWS Nations Cup

Esports

Urra triumphs at Daytona as Serrano extends championship lead in GTWS Nations Cup

By Sam Mitani - Nov 10, 2025, 10:49 AM ET

Round 3 of the Gran Turismo World Series (GTWS) unfolded over the weekend in the glittering heart of Los Angeles, mesmerizing a sold-out crowd inside the legendary Orpheum Theatre – a timeless venue that once hosted Hollywood premieres and vaudeville icons before becoming a favorite backdrop for film and television....

The Japanese Classic Car Show 2025: Celebrating 20 years of heritage

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The Japanese Classic Car Show 2025: Celebrating 20 years of heritage

By Sam Mitani - Oct 14, 2025, 11:31 AM ET

Twenty years ago, the words “Japanese car” and “classic” were rarely mentioned in the same breath.Back then, only a handful of enthusiasts viewed cars from Japan as collectibles, let alone worthy of being called classics. But visionaries Terry and Koji Yamaguchi had a different idea. They asked themselves: If vintage...

Serrano strikes again in Berlin

Esports

Serrano strikes again in Berlin

By Sam Mitani - Sep 21, 2025, 4:16 PM ET

Round 2 of the Gran Turismo World Series (GTWS) unfolded on Sunday at the Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin, Germany. After a strategic chess match in the Manufacturers Cup, the spotlight shifted to the Nations Cup.A field of 12 elite racers, comprising the top three finishers from the 2024...

Subaru and BMW continue their winning form in the 2025 Gran Turismo World Series

Esports

Subaru and BMW continue their winning form in the 2025 Gran Turismo World Series

By Sam Mitani - Sep 21, 2025, 1:27 PM ET

The second round of the 2025 Gran Turismo World Series (GTWS) unfolded on Saturday before a sold-out audience at the Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin, Germany.The day opened with the Manufacturers Cup – a wildly unpredictable contest where daring pit strategies and split-second decisions were on full display. After...

Spain starts strong in Gran Turismo World Series Nations Cup in London

Esports

Spain starts strong in Gran Turismo World Series Nations Cup in London

By Sam Mitani - Jun 9, 2025, 6:13 PM ET

The eighth season of the Gran Turismo World Series (GTWS) kicked off its first live event on June 7 at the Television Centre in London, UK. After a thrilling showdown in the Manufacturers Cup, all eyes turned to the Nations Cup, where drivers took to the track as proud ambassadors...

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