GTIL operates on a three-tier system with promotion and relegation:
| Tier | Position Range | Split Name | Drivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Positions 1–14 | Split 1 | Top 14 |
| Tier 2 | Positions 15–28 | Split 2 | Middle 14 |
| Tier 3 | Positions 29–41 | Split 3 | Bottom 13 |
- Bottom 3 of Tier 1 → Relegated to Tier 2
- Top 3 of Tier 2 → Promoted to Tier 1
- Bottom 3 of Tier 2 → Relegated to Tier 3
- Top 3 of Tier 3 → Promoted to Tier 2
Moves occur at the end of each season (post-Grand Final).
| Position | Points |
|---|---|
| 1st | 25 |
| 2nd | 18 |
| 3rd | 15 |
| 4th | 12 |
| 5th | 10 |
| 6th | 8 |
| 7th | 6 |
| 8th | 4 |
| 9th | 2 |
| 10th | 1 |
| 11th–18th | 0 |
- Sprint Race: 1× (standard points)
- Race 100: 2× (double points) — 50 minutes, 100% race distance
- Double Points Rounds: 2× (specified in schedule)
- Triple Points Round (R6 - Monza): 3×
Standard: 25 points Double: 50 points
- Duration: ~20 minutes
- Format: Short race, standard points
- No tire wear/fuel strategy required
- Duration: ~50 minutes
- Format: 100% race distance
- Double points
- May require tire wear and fuel strategy
- Duration: ~25–35 minutes
- Format: Extended race
- 2× points multiplier
- Weight: 1,200–1,400 kg
- Power: 500–600 HP
- Balance of Performance (BoP) active
- Weight: 1,100–1,300 kg
- Power: 350–450 HP
- BoP active
- Hybrid and non-hybrid variants
- LMP1 / Hypercar class
Some rounds have specific car restrictions (see schedule):
- No BMW (R3 - Dragon Trail Gardens)
- No Citroen/Genesis (R4 - Sardegna A)
- German make only (R7 - Nürburgring GP)
- American make only (R10 - Road Atlanta)
- Japan make only (R15 - Fuji Speedway)
- MR drivetrain only (R14, R17 - Mount Panorama, Yas Marina)
- Clean Racing — No intentional contact or weaving
- Defensive Lines — One move only, no blocking
- Corner Exit — Leave space for overtaking car
- Blue Flags — Yield to faster drivers when lapped
| Infraction | Time Penalty | Points Deduction |
|---|---|---|
| First-corner contact | +5s | Warning |
| Blocking / weaving | +10s | -5 pts |
| Dangerous re-entry | +15s | -10 pts |
| Revenge contact | +30s | -25 pts |
| Repeat offenses | Disqualification | -50 pts |
All incidents reviewed by stewards post-race. Appeals must be submitted within 24 hours of results posting.
- Room Opens: 30 minutes before race time
- Qualifying: 10-minute session, grid set by fastest lap
- Formation Lap: 1 lap, no overtaking until start line
- Pit Stops: Optional for Sprint/Race 100 (no limit)
- Tires: Compounds per track rules
- Fuel: Unlimited, must complete race distance
- Results: Posted within 1 hour
- Stewards Review: 2–4 hours
- Final Results: Published after review
- Pre-race disconnection: Can rejoin if within 5 minutes of qualifying start
- During race: No rejoin — DNF awarded
- Multiple DNFs: May result in tier demotion at season end
- Notify league admin at least 1 hour before race
- No penalty for up to 3 DNS per season
- 4+ DNS → Tier demotion consideration
- Race Director: Oversees race day operations, penalty reviews
- Stewards: Review incidents, apply penalties
- Tier Managers: Manage promotions/demotion, driver communication
- Primary: Discord server (GTIL League)
- Results: Posted in #race-results channel
- Discussions: #general channel
- Respect all drivers — No harassment or toxic behavior
- Accept penalties gracefully — Appeals process is fair and transparent
- Communicate delays — Notify admin if unable to attend
- No external tools — Use only in-game aids allowed by GT
First offense: Warning Second offense: Points deduction Third offense: Suspension Severe violations: Permanent ban
| Phase | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | January 2026 |
| Pre-season Testing | Late January 2026 |
| Season Start | February 5, 2026 |
| Season End | July 2, 2026 |
| Grand Final | July 16, 2026 |
| Promotion/Relegation | Post-Grand Final |
Rules updated: February 2026 Season: 2026