RED BULL JUNIOR CUP by Balkan SimHub

Gran Turismo 7 - Red Bull Junior Cup (2025) Summary

The Red Bull Junior Cup in Gran Turismo 7 is a five-round championship. Each round consists of two races, with a reverse grid for Race 2.

Race Calendar & Settings

1. Round 1 – Interlagos (16.02.2025) – Qualifying: 3 mins, no fuel, 7x tire wear | Race 1 & 2: 20 min, 7x tire wear, 5x fuel | Tires: RM, RS (mandatory switch between races) | Pitting: Prohibited

2. Round 2 – Barcelona (No Chicane) (23.02.2025) – Qualifying: 3 mins, no fuel, 6x tire wear | Race 1 & 2: 20 min, 6x tire wear, 5x fuel | Tires: RM, RS (mandatory switch between races) | Pitting: Prohibited

3. Round 3 – Spa-Francorchamps (02.03.2025) – Qualifying: 5 mins, no fuel, 7x tire wear | Race 1 & 2: 20 min, 7x tire wear, 5x fuel | Tires: RM, RS (mandatory switch between races) | Pitting: Prohibited

4. Round 4 – Suzuka (09.03.2025) – Qualifying: 5 mins, no fuel, 6x tire wear | Race 1 & 2: 20 min, 6x tire wear, 5x fuel | Tires: RM, RS (mandatory switch between races) | Pitting: Prohibited

5. Round 5 – Fuji (16.03.2025) – Qualifying: 3 mins, no fuel, 7x tire wear | Race 1 & 2: 20 min, 7x tire wear, 5x fuel | Tires: RM, RS, IM, W (Free choice due to rain) | Pitting: Allowed

General Rules & Race Format

• Race Format: Each round includes a qualifying session followed by two races (Race 2 uses a reverse grid).
• Start Type: Grid start with false start check.
• Time Progression: 3x for all rounds except Fuji (5x).
• Tuning Allowed: Only brake balance adjustments.
• Shortcut Penalty: Weak.
• Tire Regulations:
  • Rounds 1-4: Only RM (Medium) & RS (Soft) tires allowed, with a mandatory switch between races.
  • Round 5 (Fuji): Free choice of RM, RS, IM, and W tires due to possible rain.
• Pitting:
  • Rounds 1-4: Prohibited.
  • Round 5 (Fuji): Allowed.