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Ferrari named world’s strongest brand second year in a row
According to the agency Brand Finance, the Italian supercar manufacturer is the strongest brand in the world.
Editors pick: five great roads in Italy
Planning a summer road trip to the most beautiful country in the world? Here are five great roads to drive.
The Italian speed camera that made 10 million euro per month
A mayor erected a speed camera in his small village. He could not believe his eyes when checking the results two weeks later.
The best images from the 2019 season - TOP 20
As every year, we select the best pictures from the season. Here are the 20 best ones.
Meet our head of merchandise: Joakim Niss
Our newly appointed head of merchandise has spent his entire career working in the fashion industry. Most notably from Ralph Lauren. His next mission is to create the Gran Turismo drivers collection.
The top 40 pictures from the 2019 season - part one
As every year, we select the best pictures from the season. Here are places 21-40.
The truth about the movie Rendez-vous in Paris (1976)
In a time long before GoPro cameras, a French movie director made an epic short movie featuring a car speeding through Paris on an early Sunday morning.
This was the most popular supercar in the 2019 season
As every year, we close the season by digging deep in to our records to create an annual report of our activities.
Why are so many Italian convertible cars called spider?
Now, that is a very good question. What has an eight legged arachnoid to do with Italian supercars with a retractable roof?
The new Lamborghini Huracan EVO RWD
A very warm welcome to a new member of the Lamborghini model program - the Lamborghini Huracan EVO RWD.
I was the King of the Nurburgring - for three minutes. Then, I almost totaled my car.
Want to know how NOT to behave the first time you visit the Nurburgring? Look no further.
VIDEO: The Incredible Tuk Tuk Lap Record On The Nurburgring!
In May 2019 Peter Ternström and Björn Lagercrantz set a record time on the Nurburgring in a Tuk Tuk from Bangkok. Here is the incredible story, from idea to crossing the finish line with a record lap time.
Our record Tuk Tuk is now in the Nurburgring museum
Our record Tuk Tuk, that set the lap record on the Nurburgring in May, is now in the Nurburgring museum.
Is this the greatest Nurburgring and Spa combo ever?
A week ago we released our spring dates for Gran Turismo Nurburgring in May. Today, we release our autumn dates for this amazing racing track.
Hello from Tuscany and our Tuscan weekend escape
Earlier this month it was time for our annual Tuscan weekend escape. Here is a selection of the best pictures from the event.
Postcard from Italy: here are the best pictures from Gran Turismo Italia
This week was our annual Italian road trip, from Forte dei Marmi to Portofino, Barolo, the lakes, Stelvio Pass, Cortina and finally Verona.
Pictures from Gran Turismo Europa 2019
Last week was our great Europa road trip, where we visited five countries in eight days. Here are some of James best pictures.
Planning a road trip in a supercar? Here is a guide on how to make the most out of limited luggage space
Having trouble fitting all your luggage in your supercar? This is how you properly pack your bags for your road trip.
Special invitation: Scandinavian premiere of the new BELL 505 helicopter at Savback Helicopters
We would like to welcome you and one guest to the premiere of the BELL 505 helicopter. The presentation will take place at Savback Helicopters in Hällestad, Sweden.
Happy Midsummer from Gran Turismo
Today is Midsummer. It is, by far, the most important day of the year in Scandinavia. Much more important than Christmas, Easter and all other festive days combined.
Cirrus Aircraft joining Gran Turismo Polonia
Cirrus Aircraft are joining Gran Turismo Polonia as a special guest. They are bringing a display Cirrus Vision Jet to the paddock on the track, and are inviting us to the airport to try the simulator and maybe even a test flight in the SR22.
Breaking news: Björn and Peter has set a lap record on the Nurburgring
Yesterday evening, Björn and Peter set a lap record on the Nurburgring. The record was made in the tuk-tuk class.
Special invitation: Nurburgring and Spa-Francorchamps with private tours of the Porsche and Mercedes factories in Stuttgart
Driving the two best racing tracks in the world. Factory visits to both Porsche and Mercedes. Add a little Oktoberfest on top and viola - you have a combined road trip and track event organised by Gran Turismo.
Special invitation: Private tour of Chernobyl by helicopter in August
We are organising a private tour of Chernobyl on the 16th of August with the help of a team of experienced guides. The private tour will take us to the power plant, the exclusion zone and to the abandoned city of Pripyat.
Peter became the drift king in the new Lamborghini Huracan EVO
Lamborghini sent Peter to a little island in the Persian gulf to drive the new Huracan EVO. Half a day later, he was the drift king. Here is why the new EVO is such a brilliant car!
Invitation: King of the Nurburgring (9 October)
Join us for an ultra high end track day on the Nurburgring on the 9th of October - King of the Nurburgring.
Here are the ten best pictures from 2018
As every year, we are selecting the 30 best pictures from the previous season. Here are the ten best. Enjoy!
The best pictures from 2018 - places 11 to 20
As every year, we are selecting the 30 best pictures from the previous season. A few weeks back you got images on the places 21 to 30. Here you will find places 11 to 20. Enjoy!
The best pictures from 2018 - places 21 to 30
As every year, we browse through all the pictures taken during the season and select the 30 very best. Here is place 21 through 30. Oh, and a Happy New Year, too!
This was the most popular supercar in 2018
Every end of the season, me and Bjorn spend time analysing excel sheets. We sum up the season with the statistics from the year. One of them being the most popular car used.
Invitation to Gran Turismo Mille Miglia 2019
As you already know, Mille Miglia is, without a shred of doubt, the most prestigious car rally in the world. As in 2018, we are joining Mille Miglia with a Gran Turismo group. The best part? We have organised 23 super cars for us.
Here is the route for Gran Turismo Adriatica 2019 - Hello Albania
Seven days of driving on the awesome coastal roads of Croatia and Montenegro. And, just like this year - we are absolutely, definitely, positively going back to Albania!
Say hello to Gran Turismo Barcelona
Say hello to a completely new event in our calendar - a new city and a new racing track - Barcelona and Catalunya.
Thank you for the 2018 season - major new city and track coming for 2019
Thank you for the 2018 season. With 14 events, it has been the most intense season since we started in 2005.
Pictures from Gran Turismo Europa 2018
Selected pictures from our driving event from Innsbruck to Cannes during August and September of 2018 - Gran Turismo Europa.


Pictures from Gran Turismo Toscana 2018
Selected pictures from our two driving events in Tuscany in October 2018 - Gran Turismo Toscana.


Pictures from Gran Turismo Spa 2018
Selected pictures from our track driving event on Spa-Francorchamps in the end of September 2018 - Gran Turismo Spa.
Pictures from Gran Turismo Italia 2018
Selected pictures from our driving event in southern Italy in September of 2018 - Gran Turismo Italia.
Gran Turismo with Baltic Bees in Riga - VIDEO
On the afternoon of Thursday the 26th of July, we visited the famous aerobatic team Baltic Bees for a formation flight above Riga.
Greetings from Riga - here are the pictures
Earlier today we finished our first ever event in Riga and Bikernieku racing track - Gran Turismo Baltica. As always, there are thousands of pictures taken. Here is a small selection.
The ultimate machine - why you really need an Aero L39 Albatros
Forget Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Pagani or Koenigsegg. Here is the most awesome thing you can buy when the midlife crisis hits you. The Aero L39 Albatros. You need it. Now.
Coming up - Gran Turismo Polonia 2018
In just about a week it is time for our flagship event - Gran Turismo Polonia. Here is all you need to know about this years edition of the most important supercar event in Poland.
Some pictures from Gran Turismo Nurburgring 2018
Lo and behold. Here are some pictures from the 2018 edition of Gran Turismo Nurburgring. Here is a small selection. The pictures are taken by James Holm and Nicholas Grandi.
Here are some pictures from Mille Miglia 2018
In the end of May we had the great pleasure of joining Mille Miglia for a beautiful drive through Tuscany. As every event, a gazillion pictures were taken. Here is a small selection.
How was Albania? not nearly as backwards as you might think.
Two weeks ago, 35 super cars met in Opatija, Croatia. The following week, we drove south on the insanely beautiful Adriatic coastal roads visiting countries like Bosnia, Montenegro and Albania on the way.
Who will be King of Gran Turismo 2018?
As in 2017, we are doing a gentlemans time attack challenge and calling it King of Gran Turismo. For this season we are extending both the number of racing tracks and the number of classes.
You like the 488 Pista? Here comes something even more hard core - the Ferrari 812 Curva!
Wednesday night there was a sneak preview of the next super exclusive track only special version of a Ferrari car. It all happened in Hamburg, Germany. Only select Ferrari customers were invited. An elite group that can afford pretty much anything they desire.
This is the reason we will never organise Gran Turismo Bangkok
The idea was epic. As crazy as always. Just like Gran Turismo Polonia was back in 2005. But - on a different continent - Asia. Let’s start from the beginning. It all has to do with monkeys.
Our selection - the six best driving roads in Europe
There is nothing more exciting than a proper road trip in Europe with a super car. On this continent we are blessed with some of the best roads in the world. We have selected six for you.
Take to the skies over Riga in a Jet Fighter during Gran Turismo Baltica
On the afternoon of the 27th of July - a Friday - we have rented four airplanes, together with pilots. We are doing a Gran Turismo air show over the racing track and the city of Riga. You are invited for the back seat!
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While our head offices are in Geneva, Switzerland, the team is spread throughout Europe: Sweden, Poland, Italy and Croatia. Please select the appropriate team member to contact below. If unsure, you can always use info@granturismo.org.

Peter Ternstrom Peter Ternström
Event registration and general enquiries
+46 (0)70 530 06 89
Björn Lagercrantz Björn Lagercrantz
Finance and billing
+46 (0)70 844 64 00
Justyna Weclawiak Justyna Weclawiak
Event organisation - General
+48 509 706 651
Michal Weclawiak Michal Weclawiak
Event organisation - General
‭+48 602 134 467‬
Chiara Mannucci Chiara Mannucci
Event organisation - Italy
+39 346 763 22 74
Zdravko Anticic Zdravko Anticic
Event organisation - Balkans
+385 (0)91 917 32 77
Marcin Jellinek Marcin Jellinek
Press and media officer
+48 519 189 081
Joakim Niss Joakim Niss
Merchandise
‭+46 (0)70 468 60 75‬
James Holm James Holm
Photography
+46 (0)70 713 71 42
Events Calendar
Gran Turismo Adriatica 2020 @ Croatia - Bosnia - Montenegro - Serbia 2-10 May
Gran Turismo Mille Miglia 2020 @ Tuscany, Italy 14-17 May
Gran Turismo Nurburgring 2020 @ Nurburgring, Germany 25-28 May
Gran Turismo Riviera 2020 @ Forte dei Marmi - Portofino - Monaco - St Tropez 9-14 June
Gran Turismo Polonia 2020 @ Wroclaw - Krakow - Warsaw - Poznan 25 June - 1 July
Gran Turismo Baltica 2020 @ Riga, Latvia 5-9 August
Gran Turismo Europa 2020 @ Kitzbuhel to Saint-Tropez 29 August - 6 September
Gran Turismo Italia 2020 @ Venice - Maranello - Florence - Chianti - Sardinia 13-20 September
Gran Turismo Spa 2020 @ Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium 29 September - 2 October
Gran Turismo King of the Nurburgring 2020 @ Nurburgring, Germany 4-7 October
Gran Turismo Toscana 2020 @ Tuscany, Italy 9-12 October