(BBC Television Centre)
(Photos from the World Series 2024 live events)
(Photos from the World Series 2024 live events)
(Photos from the World Series 2024 live events)
(Photos from the World Series 2024 live events)

Competitors

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Japan
Asia
Takuma Miyazono
Kerokkuma_ej20 / 06/01/2000 (25)
Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
16/ 62/ 25.8%

The defending champion from Japan is a versatile all-rounder who has won numerous titles over the years. His ability with the Red Bull X2019 Competition is second nature at this point.

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France
Europe/Middle East/Africa
Kylian Drumont
R8G_Kylian19 / 18/10/2003 (21)
Regional Qualifying Order
2nd

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
6/ 29/ 20.7%

The fastest driver on the roster. Highly skilled and well-respected by the other drivers, Kylian will be targeting his first Nations Cup title, three years after his Manufacturers Cup victory.

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Spain
Europe/Middle East/Africa
Jose Serrano
JoseSerrano_16 / 25/09/2002 (22)
Regional Qualifying Order
3rd

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
8/ 44/ 18.2%

Jose showcased his pace and world-class driving ability during the Online Qualifiers. In 2023, he won the title for Spain in a team with Coque López and Pol Urra.

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France
Europe/Middle East/Africa
Thomas Labouteley
Aphel-ion / 26/11/2001 (23)
Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
2/ 15/ 13.3%

One of several talented French drivers, he will be looking to win his first big title. This year marks his fourth year of competing in the Nations Cup.

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Italy
Europe/Middle East/Africa
Valerio Gallo
OP_BRacer / 26/06/2000 (24)
Regional Qualifying Order
2nd

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
11/ 46/ 23.9%

This Italian hero has won numerous titles over the years. He ranked fourth in the Points Ranking, only behind the three drivers who earned seeded positions from last year.

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Spain
Europe/Middle East/Africa
Pol Urra
PolUrra / 21/02/2005 (20)
Regional Qualifying Order
3rd

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
3/ 8/ 37.5%

One of several promising young Spanish drivers to emerge, Pol was part of the Spanish team that alongside Jose Serrano and Coque López took the Nations Cup by storm in 2023.

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Netherlands
Europe/Middle East/Africa
Kaj de Bruin
R8G_Kajracer / 05/02/2005 (20)
Regional Qualifying Order
4th

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
0/ 13/ 0%

This young Dutch star excels in a wide variety of vehicles from high downforce Formula to regular road cars. Although yet to claim a title, he’s often battling it out for a podium place.

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Canada
North America
Samuel Cardinal
PRiMA_Quartz / 10/05/2007 (18)
Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
0/ 0/ 0%

In addition to the Manufacturers Cup, this rising Canadian star also claimed the spot as North America's representative in the Nations Cup.

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Brazil
Central & South America
Adriano Carrazza
Didico__15 / 04/05/1989 (36)
Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
2/ 67/ 3%

A GTWS legend who has been competing in the Nations Cup since its inaugural year and is still at the very top of his game. Formidable and fast whether it's online or at a live event.

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Chile
Central & South America
Angel Inostroza
Veloce_Loyrot / 11/06/1996 (29)
Regional Qualifying Order
2nd

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
5/ 50/ 10%

Alongside Adriano, Angel is the leading driver from the Central & South America Region. Respected by other drivers for his speed, racecraft and sportsmanship.

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Japan
Asia
Takuma Sasaki
SZ_TakuAn22 / 02/11/2004 (20)
Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
2/ 16/ 12.5%

The Esports racer known as 'Takuan' qualified for his third straight Nations Cup from a qualifying group filled with top drivers.

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Australia
Oceania
Guy Barbara
OP_Twitchy / 19/09/1996 (28)
Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
0/ 17/ 0%

Known for his aggressive driving style, Guy has developed the ability to read races and make strategic decisions. He qualified for his second straight Nations Cup out of the fiercely contested Oceania Region.

BMW
BMW
BMW is a regular in the World Series. With highly experienced drivers backing them as usual, they passed the Online Qualifiers with flying colours in first place.
Asia
Seiya Suzuki
Half-SpiritCRV86 / 30/12/2003 (21)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
2/ 19/ 10.5%

Experienced Japanese driver. Known for being a hard worker and practising every day. Representing BMW three years in a row from 2023.

Europe/Middle East/Africa
Thomas Labouteley
Aphel-ion / 26/11/2001 (23)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
2/ 15/ 13.3%

One of several talented French drivers, he will be looking to win his first big title. Also in his third year representing BMW together with Suzuki.

North America
Randall Haywood
Dstinct_Crimson / 31/05/2001 (24)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
3/ 24/ 12.5%

This American driver is known for his perfect blend of stability and speed on the track. Before Suzuki and Labouteley became representatives, he drove three years and three seasons in BMW, and his three victories were all in a BMW.

Mercedes-AMG
Mercedes-AMG
Mercedes-AMG qualified in 2nd with a massive number of points brought in by Bonelli. Will their ace driver also push the team forward in the championship battle?
Asia
Kojiro Sasaki
Nag1_Asu1006 / 06/10/2002 (22)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
0/ 0/ 0%

Covering his lack of experience with hours in practice. Secured his participation after fighting for the very last point against another competitor who was a regular in the live events.

Europe/Middle East/Africa
Noah Lanuza
PRiMA_Nono / 12/03/2007 (18)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
0/ 0/ 0%

Belongs to the same Esports team as Hashima (Ferrari), Solis (Subaru) and Cardinal (Mazda). Coming of age this year, he has made his debut and was welcomed into the A-list of drivers.

Central & South America
Lucas Bonelli
RVT_BONELLI / 02/08/1994 (30)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
3/ 38/ 7.9%

AMG’s star driver. While yet to win a title, this Brazilian driver has recorded numerous victories in the Online Qualifiers.

Lamborghini
Lamborghini
A team that stopped the total dominance of BMW in all Regions of the Online Qualifiers. The fresh new team has a lot of potential to grow.
Asia
Yusuke Goto
SZ_Goto25 / 27/03/1996 (29)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
0/ 2/ 0%

A strong offensive driver excelling in time trials, appearing for the first time in live events last year. Changing teams from Chevrolet to Lamborghini, he vows to get ahead.

Europe/Middle East/Africa
Naif Alfaleh
Dstinct_Naif / 30/06/2003 (21)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
0/ 0/ 0%

A new ace of Saudi Arabia who secured his seat after a grueling battle in the extremely competitive European/Middle East/Africa Region. Not only good at racing, he is also rumoured to be very fast in time trials.

North America
Simon Rosenberger
DStinct_Symin / 08/10/2004 (20)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
0/ 0/ 0%

The indisputable top of the top, scoring three wins in the Online Qualifiers and bringing his team to the top of the rankings in the Americas Region, securing the most number of points across all regions combined in individual driver rankings.

Lexus
Lexus
Last years champion team is joined by the veteran Mangano. The stakes are high with their second consecutive win being a definite possibility.
Asia
Kanata Kawakami
QTD_Kawakana / 22/02/1996 (29)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
3/ 24/ 12.5%

The very first champion in the Manufacturers Cup, a veteran driver with lots of experience. Last year he retook the title with Lexus once again, proving he has not lost his edge one bit.

Europe/Middle East/Africa
Giorgio Mangano
GioMan_57 / 04/10/1997 (27)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
2/ 51/ 3.9%

A very experienced driver who has been a mainstay of the roster since the first GT live event in 2018. he is especially talented with low-grip street cars.

Central & South America
Harald Walsen
RMS-NySoRi / 09/12/1995 (29)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
0/ 7/ 0%

A competitor excelling on technical circuits. Last year he took the place of Igor Fraga in the World Finals, contributing to the championship victory for the Lexus team.

Porsche
Porsche
Inostroza and Serrano who drove for Porsche previously are returning this year, vowing revenge for the 2023 World Finals!
Asia
Shota Sato
anchovy_sand_ / 08/10/2002 (22)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
0/ 2/ 0%

After years of showcase performances in the Online Qualifiers, this Japanese driver made a comeback to live events in 'Round 3 – Tokyo' last year.

Europe/Middle East/Africa
Jose Serrano
JoseSerrano_16 / 25/09/2002 (22)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
8/ 44/ 18.2%

The hero of Spain showing incredible performance in the Nations Cup. He showcased his pace in the Online Qualifiers, and his unrivalled driving accuracy makes him a contender for any race.

Central & South America
Angel Inostroza
Veloce_Loyrot / 11/06/1996 (29)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
5/ 50/ 10%

Respected by other competitors for his many strengths including speed, strategy and sportsmanship. Victory having slipped through his fingers in 2023 even with a strong team, he aims for the title again with Porsche.

Toyota
Toyota
Maybe not as experienced in live event participation, but three highly skilled drivers have been brought together by fate. Will there be a 3rd championship victory?
Asia
Kenta Morimoto
HeAvN_RB26 / 16/08/1999 (25)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
0/ 2/ 0%

Making a comeback from his last appearance in 2019. Representing Audi last time, he showed great performance against familiar faces of the live events, boldly placing in the upper ranks.

Europe/Middle East/Africa
Kaj de Bruin
R8G_Kajracer / 05/02/2005 (20)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
0/ 13/ 0%

A young driver from the Netherlands who has fought through the 2023 and 2024 Nations Cup. Shows a wide range of skills, driving everything from high downforce formula cars to production cars.

Central & South America
Adriano Carrazza
Didico__15 / 04/05/1989 (36)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
2/ 67/ 3%

A GTWS legend who is formidable and fast whether it's online or at a live event! Now in his 3rd season representing Toyota.

Nissan
Nissan
Nissan, who has secured their entry this year, is led by Okumoto who has competed three times before, followed by two new faces to the live events.
Asia
Hiroshi Okumoto
HIROGRAND_1009 / 09/10/2000 (24)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
1/ 10/ 10%

A high speed specialist who often comes out on top in close encounters. Came first in the general category of the National Sports Festival eSports Championships in Japan in 2022.

Europe/Middle East/Africa
Mikołaj Sedziak
MSedzzz_25 / 07/12/2006 (18)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
0/ 0/ 0%

A young driver who passed the Online Qualifiers of the highly competitive Europe/Middle East/Africa region in 4th overall. The competitors in the live events already recognise his skill and the threat he poses.

Central & South America
Celso Filho
MYTH_CelsoFilho_ / 12/05/2006 (19)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
0/ 0/ 0%

In real world motorsports Filho has also abundant experience in karting. In the Online Qualifiers he had a great run in the final round, overturning his position and securing his place in the live events.

Mazda
Mazda
Kokubun and Urra, both strong contenders in the competition, are joined by a new ace from Canada in the Mazda team. This season they are aiming for the top.
Asia
Ryota Kokubun
Akagi_1942mi / 10/06/1999 (26)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
7/ 52/ 13.5%

His ability to develop race-winning strategies is second to none. Coming from Nissan, will Kokubun be able to bring victory to Mazda in his second year with them?

Europe/Middle East/Africa
Pol Urra
PolUrra / 21/02/2005 (20)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
3/ 8/ 37.5%

One of several promising young Spanish drivers to emerge. Having won both the Nations Cup and TGR GT Cup in 2023, expectations are high for his performance in the Manufacturers Cup.

North America
Samuel Cardinal
PRiMA_Quartz / 10/05/2007 (18)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
0/ 0/ 0%

The ace of Canada who had fulfilled selection criteria three times since 2021 but was not old enough yet to enter the live events. Now he is making his first appearance on the world stage.

Ferrari
Ferrari
Ferrari had moments where they greatly turned the tables last year. Expectations are high for them to shake it up again!
Asia
Jun Hashima
TX3_TenagaZaru / 10/03/2004 (21)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
0/ 2/ 0%

Representing Ferrari again since last year, he is extremely fast when the car is matched well to the track. A competitor who is also showing great performance in real world racing karts.

Europe/Middle East/Africa
João Jesus
jownnD / 20/10/1994 (30)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
0/ 0/ 0%

A top competitor from Portugal who has become champion twice in their domestic championships. He takes on the hopes of his countrymen to stand on the stage of the World Series.

North America
Donovan Parker
SV-Cooper / 29/12/2000 (24)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
0/ 13/ 0%

In his 6th year of competition, Parker is a veteran American driver with rich experience in the live events. Excels at technical circuits and Gr.3 cars.

McLaren
McLaren
The fate of the team now making a comeback to the live events is in the hands of Mosso, who helped to get the team through the Online Qualifiers.
Asia
Tomoki Kamada
PRiMA_SHiKi / 14/09/2002 (22)
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Regional Qualifying Order
2nd

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
0/ 0/ 0%

19th overall in Online Qualifiers for the Asia-Oceania Region, and 2nd for McLaren. He will be participating in 'Round 1 – London' in the place of Yamamoto, who was 1st.

Europe/Middle East/Africa
Jay Murphy
is250dec / 10/06/2004 (21)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
0/ 0/ 0%

The first Irish competitor in the live events. Expectations are high from both his rivals in McLaren who he fought against for the representative seat, but also from his fellow countrymen as well.

Central & South America
Arthur Mosso
VQS_ART55MN / 19/12/1999 (25)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
0/ 8/ 0%

Having been with Renault and Porsche in the past, Mosso now has switched to McLaren for this season. A race strategy ace who drivers will need to keep their eyes on until the very end.

Asia
Hideya Yamamoto
ymmthdy0 / 13/01/1994 (31)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
0/ 0/ 0%

A McLaren driver who ended in 1st place in the Online Qualifiers for the Asia-Oceania Region. He could not make it to 'Round 1 – London' due to personal matters, and will be making his first appearance at the World Finals.

Honda
Honda
Honda is led by Gallo with his strong love for the brand and VTEC. He has many fans eager to see his dreams to come into fruition.
Asia
Ryosuke Tsujimura
idedus15II / 15/07/2000 (24)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
0/ 0/ 0%

In Round 1 of the Online Qualifiers, he masterfully read the weather patterns for his strategy and overtook an incredible 11 places in the race. In the rounds that followed he continued to show no quarter for his rivals, securing his place in the live events for the first time.

Europe/Middle East/Africa
Valerio Gallo
OP_BRacer / 26/06/2000 (24)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
11/ 46/ 23.9%

While the Italian has won numerous titles over the years, he has yet to win the Manufacturers Cup. He continued to show stable performance in his last minute participation in Montreal last year.

North America
Trent Jeffrey
SV-RushRacing / 06/03/2000 (25)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
0/ 4/ 0%

A star competitor of Canada, participating in a live event for the first time in the 2023 Nations Cup. Last year he also competed in the final round of the TGR GT Cup. Away from racing, he plays drums in a band.

Subaru
Subaru
The 2022 champions reconvene with a strong will to win. They may be 12th in the Online Qualifiers, but number 1 in level of expectation!
Asia
Takuma Miyazono
Kerokkuma_ej20 / 06/01/2000 (25)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
16/ 62/ 25.8%

This Japanese star pushes the limits of the track with his pinpoint accuracy. Now graduated from college and working full time, he still managed to become one of the representatives even with the reduced time available to practice.

Europe/Middle East/Africa
Kylian Drumont
R8G_Kylian19 / 18/10/2003 (21)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
6/ 29/ 20.7%

Subaru’s ace is currently the fastest driver around. His skills have earned him tremendous respect from the other drivers. Drumont made a big comeback in the final round of the Online Qualifiers to hold on to his seat as a representative driver.

North America
Daniel Solis
PRiMA_Lamb / 02/10/1995 (29)
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Regional Qualifying Order
1st

GTWS Live Event

Wins / Starts / Win Ratio
3/ 34/ 8.8%

The one and only mood-maker for the team, Solis is back! Solis had competed four years in a row since 2019, and has two Manufacturers Cup titles under his belt. No one can question his prowess on the track!