With many details still being kept in the dark regarding Gran Turismo Sport, the full car and track roster expected in-game remains a mystery. Since the original info blowout at the Copper Box event in May, there have been occasional car reveals (Hyundai Genesis Gr. 3, Kazunori’s own BMW M6 GT3) and a single new track shown off (Fishermans Ranch). In terms of official announcements, Polyphony has remained silent on that front since the game’s delay to sometime in 2017.
However, a recent Instagram post and interview by Portuguese racing driver and 2013 GT Academy winner Miguel Faisca could hint at some of the new content we may be privy to in the coming months. The interview in question recaps Miguel’s recent race at the Estoril circuit during the European Le Mans racing series.
Aside from talking about his 6th place finish at the event, Faisca’s (translated) comments about preparation are the big takeaway: “Gran Turismo Sport is fantastic for the accuracy of the details of the cars and the tracks where we can compete, coupled with graphical improvements, they get closer and closer to reality.”
Curiously, the Circuito do Estoril has not appeared in previous games. At least, not officially: our community did build a pretty good replica in GT6. The Ligier JS P3 Faisca pilots in LMP3 has similarly never featured in the franchise. Miguel’s specific car also races in a PlayStation and Gran Turismo livery.
On it’s own, this wouldn’t mean too much. We’ve seen countless race cars plastered in GT logos that have never appeared in the series. But taking this in combination with Miguel’s comments about GT Sport car accuracy, it certainly seems like it could be more than a simple general statement. The Ligier also uses a Nissan-developed, 420BHP V8, so there’s definitely a basis for the speculation given Nissan’s close ties with Polyphony and Gran Turismo.
With Gran Turismo Sport’s extended focus on Motorsport, Estoril and the LMP3 Ligier would definitely be unique additions inspired by a member of the GT Academy alumni. With the continued public showing of Brands Hatch and the Nordschleife, it can’t be long until we see what other real world tracks will host racing in GT Sport. Here’s hoping that the ex-Formula 1 circuit and LMP3 machine find a home in the latest Gran Turismo title.
Thanks to community members fortbo and AKps3 for first bringing this to our attention!
See more articles on Miguel Faisca.
Circuito do Estoril will not be or is in GT Sport.
Just got the information from Miguel Faisca
Even though I would love it, I think that’s not gonna happen. Estoril, in my opinion, is the best track in Portugal and the Ligier is a great car but is very unlikelly to be in the game I guess. About Miguel’s Instagram post: I don’t know how people can conclude that a car and a track will be featured in a game just because of a logo in the car or in this case this post.
Did you even read the article. The words “could” and “hoping” and “basis for speculation” didn’t ring a bell?
And heeeere’s Johnny!
The hype train delivering news straight from the rumour mill.
In other news GT Sport to include a Beijing automobile works concept car powered by chocolate! That might just be Chinese whispas though :D
That should have been spelt wispas.
I should lay off the cool wHip.
Not happening.
Can someone not contact him and ask him directly?
That car looks like someone stepped on the nose and left a big dent.
hope so..
Estoril would be a great additon to the franchise, but, as is often the case with GT, these comments are way to cryptic to carry any real weight.
Would be nice if the car and track come to GTS
I made It to the news :)
Thank you for the mention.
Its a good selection if we do. It would be great if GT7 could have some old F1 tracks, street tracks like Adelaide and a few in America. We do need more newer circuits and tracks that only appeared in gt2/4 only.