{
  "id": 12070671,
  "title": "Gran Turismo World Series 2026 came to Singapore – and it was as good as real racing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/gran-turismo-world-series-2026-came-to-singapore-and-it-was-as-good",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T04:19:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/living/gran-turismo-world-series-2026-singapore-6432106"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Gran Turismo World Series 2026 esports racing tournament took place in Singapore on October 3rd, providing thrilling races that felt as real as Formula 1. The event, held at the Marina Bay Sands Theatre, featured 12 sim racers competing in the Gran Turismo 7 game using realistic simulation rigs powered by Sony PlayStation PS5 Pros. The tournament showcased three races: an exhibition race, the Manufacturers Cup, and the Nations Cup. Singaporean Fadtris Isa won the exhibition race, while Daniel Solis triumphed in the Manufacturers Cup, marking his first victory with Subaru on his birthday weekend. Japan's Takuma Miyazono clinched the Nations Cup with an incredible last-lap strategy, winning by just one second despite a last-minute collision near the finish line. The event offered participants free travel, free entry, and the chance to raise their profiles in the sim racing world. Polyphony Digital CEO Kazunori Yamauchi announced the upcoming introduction of the electric Xiaomi Vision GT concept car in the game, along with the classic Ferrari F355. The tournament will conclude in Tokyo on December 5th and 6th at the new Shibuya Lovez multipurpose venue.",
  "summary": "Just in time for the Singapore Formula 1 night race, the virtual Gran Turismo World Series 2026 esports racing tournament on Oct 3 delivered exciting overtakes and nail-biting finishes to delight the crowd.",
  "key_points": [
    "Gran Turismo World Series 2026 held in Singapore on October 3rd",
    "12 sim racers competed in GT7 using realistic simulation rigs",
    "Takuma Miyazono won Nations Cup with one-second victory"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Gran Turismo World Series 2026 stop in Singapore cements the game's reputation for realistic racing experiences, while also providing a platform for sim racers to gain exposure and compete at a high level.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Singapore",
        "title": "Gran Turismo World Series 2026 came to Singapore – and it was as good as real racing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/gran-turismo-world-series-2026-came-to-singapore-and-it-was-as-good-12074615",
        "published": "2026-10-05T04:19:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}