The Gran Turismo World Series will soon begin, and to help you prepare for the exciting tournament, here is a list of cool gear we think is worth getting!
Following the online Qualifier Series for the Manufactures Cup and Nations Cup, 12 of the best players in each category will be entering the Gran Turismo World Series tournament, with sets of rounds held in Montreal, Prague, and Tokyo.
With the first round taking place in Montreal on July 6, 2024, we thought it would be nice to share a list of racing gear to help players prepare in time for the tournament as they watch online or in person at the event!
Gran Turismo 7 (PS4/PS5)
As the players gear up for the exciting Gran Turismo World Series event, it would be obvious that the Gran Turismo 7 will make it onto the list. Being the latest installment to the 25-year-old Gran Turismo series, it has continued its tradition of the racing simulator after the release of the very first game on the PlayStation in 1997, with graphics being updated in each sequels, sounds being improved to sound like the respected car models, and increased size of automobile and maps.
Released in 2022 for the PlayStation 4 and 5, Gran Turismo 7 takes it up a notch that would help players settle in time for the World Series. The latest installment has 400 cars from 60+ automobile companies, tracks from 37 locations, learning and customizing your cars, improved physics, and a sport mode which is quite fitting as it is tailored to eSports, helping those prepare for the upcoming Gran Turismo World Series.
- Catch sight of the driver in your rear-view mirror and watch the sun glint against the curves of your car’s body, with support for 4K and HDR at a targeted 60fps framerate. You can also take stunningly realistic photos with the power of ray tracing on PS5
- The PS5 console’s ultra-high-speed SSD lets you quickly start race events, gather in lobbies, browse your garage and seamlessly navigate GT7’s modes and menus.
LEGO McLaren Formula 1 Race Car
Perhaps you would like to express your excitement for the upcoming Gran Turismo World Series in another way outside the game, and if so, the LEGO McLaren Formula 1 Race Car is a perfect piece to put together as you await the tournament. Aside from being a collaboration with McLaren, the LEGO variant is far from an ordinary piece you put together as it features much smaller details to be authentic to the real McLaren Formula 1 Race Car.
Included in the LEGO set are 1434 pieces to assemble the McLaren Foruma 1 and the interior to help make it authentic. As you put together the LEGO, players of the Gran Turismo series can be surprised with the small and big details included, such as the sponsor logos and a V6 cylinder with moving car parts for the interior to make it stand out from an ordinary LEGO.
Suppose you are a person who loves the Gran Turismo series and putting together LEGO. In that case, this is an interesting collectible worth getting to display in your room as you anticipate the upcoming Gran Turismo World Series Tournament!
- This LEGO Technic F1 set for adults features a detailed model replica car of McLaren’s 2022 F1 car
- The LEGO designers worked closely with the team at McLaren Racing, developing their version of the car at the same time for the 2022 race season
Logitech G PRO Racing Wheel & PRO Racing Pedals
Are you willing to take your racing simulator to the next level when playing Gran Turismo 7? Luckily, as you gear up to celebrate the Gran Turismo World Series, the Logitech G PRO Racing Wheel and the PRO Racing Pedals would be perfect for going from playing the game with a controller to immersing yourself in the racing simulator game!
With the Logitech G PRO Racing Wheel and PRO Racing Pedals paired together, it focuses on delivering realism and performance whether you are using it on a PC, PS4/PS5, or an Xbox One/Series X|S. The key features included for the setup are a motor capable of delivering 11Nm (max) of force with low-latency response, the layout being designed in collaboration with professional drivers, easy to mount with a strong clamping system and bolt holes to mount it to a racing seat, and customizable racing pedals setting to your liking. With the features included to deliver realism and performance, it can surely help the players feel immersive when playing Gran Turismo 7 in time for the Gran Turismo World Series.
- PAIRED FOR PERFORMANCE : Unparalleled realism, performance and control with PRO Racing Wheels for PC and PRO Racing Pedals (1)
- (1) PRO Racing Pedals are compatible with PC; PS 4/5 WHEN CONNECTED TO PRO Racing Wheel for PlayStation/PC; G29/G920/G923 (via Logitech G Racing Adapter – sold separately); and XBOX SERIES X|S/ONE WHEN CONNECTED TO PRO Racing Wheel for Xbox/PC
Playseat Trophy Logitech G Edition
With a racing wheel and pedals to immerse yourself into Gran Turismo 7, wouldn’t it be cool to take it up a notch and also have seating to pair with the wheel and pedals as if you are inside a race car? Luckily, you won’t have to imagine, as the Playseat Trophy Logitech G Edition can make you feel like you are sitting inside a racing car when playing racing simulator games from home in time for the Gran Turismo World Series!
To ensure the Playseat Trophy Logitech G Edition is comfortable and helps with performance, it uses high-quality materials, an adjustable racing cockpit, and features. Focusing on the materials, it uses powder-coated carbon steel, anodized aluminum parts, and high-quality PU leather with the AceFit material for a lightweight yet sturdy racing cockpit. As it was developed with racing professionals, the cockpit is fully adjustable as you can adjust the seating, pedals, and steering plates to your liking, alongside having direct drive support to feel the feedback while driving in Gran Turismo 7 when using Logitech G-Series steering wheel and pedals. While it’s a great addition to your setup, this could be beneficial for the upcoming Gran Turismo World Series!
- The best of both worlds: Logitech and Playseat worked hard on creating a new standard for sim racing. This racing simulator cockpit offers a freely adjustable cockpit with no expenses spared to maximize comfort.
- High quality materials: The simulator cockpit had to be lightweight, yet rigid and robust. We achieved that using a combination of powder coated carbon steel, anodized aluminum parts and high quality PU leather with our patented ActiFit material.
As we shared the list of products that will be great as you gear up for the Gran Turismo World Series, players who wish to attend the tournaments in person in Montreal, Prague, and Tokyo can purchase the tickets by visiting the Gran Turismo website! Are you ready to zoom past your opponents?
