GTWS Round 2 Tokyo: Drumont Sweeps Nations Cup as Porsche Doubles Up

GTWS Round 2 Tokyo: Drumont Sweeps Nations Cup as Porsche Doubles Up

The Gran Turismo World Series Round 2 in Tokyo showcased absolute dominance in both the Nations Cup and Manufacturers Cup. A weekend of high-speed strategic battles across classic Japanese and original circuits concluded with clear championship leaders emerging ahead of the next round.

Event Overview

  • Event: Gran Turismo World Series Round 2 - Tokyo

  • Tracks: Fuji International Speedway, Suzuka Circuit and Deep Forest Raceway Reverse

  • Series: Nations Cup and Manufacturers Cup

  • Format: Qualifying Time Trial, Sprint Race and Grand Final

Race Winners

  • Nations Cup Grand Final: France (Gran Turismo Red Bull X2019 Competition) - Kylian Drumont

  • Manufacturers Cup Grand Final: Porsche (Gr.3) - Takuma Sasaki

Key Highlights

  • Drumont's Perfect Run: Kylian Drumont delivered a flawless performance for France by qualifying first in the X2019 Competition, winning the 8-lap Sprint Race at Suzuka and securing the 35-lap Grand Final victory at Deep Forest Raceway Reverse.

  • Porsche Doubles Up: After Audi took pole in the Top 6 Qualifying, Takuma Sasaki brought Porsche across the line first in the 27-lap Grand Final at Fuji International Speedway. Lamborghini and Audi completed the podium.

  • Championship Standings: Drumont now leads the Nations Cup with 9 points, while Porsche extends its Manufacturers Cup advantage to a perfect 12 points after back-to-back wins.