2022’s Fanatec GT World Challenge Asia Powered by AWS provisional calendar is set to see significant changes with the Series now set to feature fur double-header round in Japan amongst its six proposed race weekends.
That shift, in light of continuing logistical, and travel challenges in the Asia Pacific region due to COVID-19, will also see the introduction of the ‘Japan Cup’, a new ‘championship within a championship’ for Japanese teams and drivers.
The revised calendar is yet to be revealed but does retain Suzuka and Fuji’s existing July dates. They will be joined by two additional Japanese circuits, both of which make their series debuts.
The previously announced calendar featured dates at Buriram, an unnamed Chinese venue and two dates (one of which was listed as subject to confirmation) at Sepang. It has not yet been revealed which have been retained, or whether these venues too are set to be replaced.
Japan Cup
Points counting towards the Japan Cup classification will be awarded at all four Japanese rounds.
The Japan Cup is open to Pro-Am and Am crews racing GT2, GT3, GT4 and GTC (Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo, Ferrari 488 Challenge, Porsche Carrera Cup) cars, just as the wider championship will be from next season.
All Japan Cup drivers must be JAF license holders.
All four Japan Cup dates avoid domestic clashes with Super GT and Super Taikyu.
The full 2022 calendar, which features 12 one-hour races across six events, will be confirmed in due course.
