FORMULA 1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX 2021

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While the initial round event is now removed, players who wish to play this event and have not done so already may access a career version through the Formula 1® Hub. Players will earn all rewards aside from as the round is now expired.

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FORMULA 1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX 2021
This event is closed
Stages	5
Goals	20
Rewards
7,800 50 250,000
	A 2021 Season Formula 1® Car of your choice

“	Speed on to Suzuka!	”
	— In-game description.

	“	Complete the FORMULA 1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX 2021 5 Stage special event for your chance to earn a 2021 Season Formula 1® Car and the Japanese Grand Prix™ Tuning Setup!	”
		— Natalia, Agent

The FORMULA 1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX 2021 is the sixth challenge of Grand Prix Special Events for the 2021 Formula 1® Season in Real Racing 3. It gives players the chance to win a 2021 Season Formula 1^® Car of their choice.
The FORMULA 1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX 2021 is part of Round 4, Season 1 of Bugatti Bolide Update (v10.0), and can be accessed through the Round Hub button on the Home tab.

This Event is available to start from Monday, November 22nd 2021 directly after the Bugatti Bolide Update (v10.0) is installed, until the Round ends on Monday, January 10th 2022 at 20:00 UTC. When the Round ends, the Event will be locked, unless the Event has been started before the end of the Round and 5-day term is not over. Acquiring an F1® car unlocks the Event, and completion rewards are obtainable still.
Since the player has owned at least one F1® car, the Grand Prix™ is available for completion, until the Round is expired on Tuesday, December 6th 2022.
A Career version of this event is available in the Grand Prix™ Special Events (2021) section of the Formula 1® Hub since 10 Year Anniversary Update (v11.1).

The player can participate in any Formula 1® 2021 Season event with any car, already owned, previously used in a Special Event, or not. Ability to take the same car into multiple Special Events is noted as the main purpose of renewed Motorsports.

The five Stages of this Special Event are a typical Formula 1^® Racing Weekend for the player to go through, driving their chosen car on Suzuka Circuit: Free Practice (Stages 1 & 2), Qualification (Stage 3) and Race (Stages 4 & 5).
Each following Stage unlocks immediately upon completion of the previous one.

The player is granted with free and instant car service and instant Tuning, which are available within 3 hours of entering the event before the end of the Round.

2021 Season Formula 1® Cars

If car is not owned:

	“	You have been lent a 2021 Season Formula 1® Car. All Driver XP, Principal XP, customizations and VIP will remain on the car permanently, whether you acquire it from this event or buy it later.	”
		— Natalia, Agent

List of 2021 Season Formula 1^® cars the players can choose:

The 2021 Season Formula 1^® cars have been added to Daily Race (Formula 1®), 2021 Champion Series and 2021 Invitational Series in the Formula 1® Hub.

PR & Prices

Required PR by Team

Group	Base	Team(s)	Required
Ⅰ	115.9		128.9
Ⅱ	115.7		128.7
Ⅲ	115.6 115.7		128.6
Ⅳ	115.5		128.5
Ⅴ	115.5		128.4
Ⅵ	115.5		128.3

“	Tune your car and level up your Driver and Team Principal to meet the required PR	”
	— In-game description.

This is a required PR event, maximum required PR for this event is 128.3 - 128.9 depending on chosen car.

Please note: In the PR field of the tables below max PR for the Goal is given.

Tuning Setup

Tuning Step prices,

Step	Gearbox Mapping	Power Unit Optimization	Brake Calibration	Suspension Adjustments
1	82,300	109,800	73,200	93,800
2	88,400	117,900	78,600	100,700
3	91,500	122,000	81,300	104,200
4	92,700	123,600	82,400	105,600
5	93,300	124,400	·	106,300
6	122,000	162,600	·	138,900
7	195,200	260,200	·	222,300
8	213,500	·	·	243,100
9	244,000	·	·	·
10	·	·	·	·
Sum	1,222,900	1,020,500	315,500	1,114,900
Total = 3,673,800

“	Motorsports Special Events require a Tuning Setup for their unique race conditions.	”
	— In-game description.

"Tuning Setups are uniquely tailored to each event" by limiting maximum number of Tuning Step for every stat, available for purchase during that event. Maximum numbers of Tuning Steps for this event are:

F1 TUNING SETUP
	Gearbox Mapping	9
	Power Unit Optimization	7
	Brake Calibration	4
	Suspension Adjustments	8
Japanese Grand Prix™ 2021

“	A setup that provides the speed and grip needed to take on the famous Suzuka Circuit.	”
	— In-game description.

Currently, unbought Tuning Steps are available through the Tuning Setup Inventory for the same price.

Driver & Team Principal

For Driver and Team Principal rates and effects please see Tuning, Drivers, and Principals article. More detailed figures can be found on the "Power 2" page.

Completion Rewards

• Win a 2021 Season Formula 1^® Car
• Earn the Japanese Grand Prix™ Tuning Setup
• Get bonus
• Unlock 2021 Champion Series

2021 Season Formula 1® Car

To win a car, the player must complete the event within 5 days (24 x 5 = 120 hours) from the moment of entry. During this period, the countdown is displayed on the event schedule card (bottom scrolling ribbon) in the Round Hub. The remaining days and hours are displayed rounded and change every half day, then half hour, and so on. If time runs out, the player will not earn a car, although the event will remain open for completion, and other rewards (see below) are obtainable still, and currency bonuses are likely to be larger.

The player can choose any car that isn't owned yet on the final "Event Complete. Choose Your Car" dialog of the event regardless of the car used to win the event.

Obtaining any car unlocks 2021 Champion Series.

Tuning Setup (reward)

Although the player purchases Tuning Steps for the full price, the game presents resulting Setup as a reward, available after the Special Event for any car within the same Motorsport group via Tuning Setup Inventory.
The player is rewarded with the Tuning Setup as soon as the event is completed.

Bonus Rewards for Goal and Stage completion

Stage
01 Shakedown at Suzuka	600	-	10,000
02 Preparations	1,200	5	20,000
03 Against the Clock	1,800	10	50,000
04 Suzuka Showdown	1,800	15	70,000
05 Race to the Finish	2,400	20	100,000
Total	7,800	50	250,000

For successful completion of certain Stages and/or Goals the players are rewarded with Bonus VP, Gold and M$

 7,800,  50 and  250,000 in total.

For the distribution of rewards, please see the table to the right.
Bonus M$ don't count towards a player's M$ Daily Cap (always) and are also credited in excess of the M$ Wallet Cap (when reached only).

FAQ and Tips

Before starting the FORMULA 1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX 2021 special event, please view:

• New: Seasons in Real Racing 3;
• Improving the car:
  • Main article about Tuning, Drivers, and Principals;
  • Detailed figures on car PR, Tuning Steps, Driver and Team Principal are on the "Power 2" page;
  • Tuning Drivers and XP information provided by EA;
  • Tuning, Drivers and Principals FAQ by EA;
• Upgrade strategy:
  • Recommended upgrades required to win the car: Upgrade Strategy Formula 1;
  • Upgrade strategy overview by Naomi Tang;
• Video guides:
  • The whole Event on video in 47 mins by FireDonkey;
  • The whole Event on video by Maestro Geek;
  • The whole Event on video by SMR;
  • The whole Event on video by Speed Junkie;
  • The whole Event on video by Golden Chen.

Please refer to generic RR3_Wiki:Real Racing 3 Tips and FAQ as well.

Stage 01 
Shakedown at Suzuka

	“	Hey, champ! Welcome to Japan! I'm pumped beyond belief to be back at the Suzuka Circuit. Feel like it's been a hot minute.	”
		— Michael, Manager

	“	Agreed. Suzuka is definitely a favorite of mine as well. To that end, let's not waste any more time talking. We've got Free Practice to attend to.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
1.1	Cup	Suzuka Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 —	11,150	600	311	10
		Tailgate the driver ahead for 1:00
1.2	Cup	Suzuka Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 —	11,150	600	399	10
		Overtake 3 opponents
1.3	Cup	Suzuka Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 —	11,150	600	283	20
		Finish within 1:38 without going off-track or damaging your car

	“	Alright, that's a wrap on FP1. Good work out there. I'll see you back here for FP2.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Stage 02 
Preparations

	“	Not too sure where Michael is, but we should get back out there. We've got a busy schedule planned for this session.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
2.1	Cup	Suzuka Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 —	11,150	600	335	20
		Finish with an average speed of at least 140 mph (225.3 kph)
2.2	Cup	Suzuka Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 —	11,150	600	399	20
		Draft for at least 8749 yd (8000 m)
2.3	Cup	Suzuka Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	2 —	22,300	1,200	555	20
		Finish with an average speed of at least 148 mph (238.2 kph)
2.4	Cup	Suzuka Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	2 119.5	22,300	1,200	556	30
		Don't get overtaken or run out of fuel

	“	Nice job out there. Bring it in.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

	“	Fantastic work out there you two. If I were a betting man, I know who my money would be on!	”
		— Michael, Manager

	“	Where were you, Michael? We had no idea where you were at the start of the session.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

	“	Ah. Don't worry about it. I thought I saw someone snooping about near the car, but I think I was just being paranoid...	”
		— Michael, Manager

Stage 03 
Against the Clock

	“	Alright, champ! The big Q and A!	”
		— Michael, Manager

	“	Questions and Answers?	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

	“	No! The 'Q' is for 'Qualifying' and the 'A' is for 'At least third'! Let's go get 'em!	”
		— Michael, Manager

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
3.1	Cup	Suzuka Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 119.5	-	-	?	30
		Finish within 2:50
3.2	Cup	Suzuka Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	2 119.5	22,300	1,200	804	30
		Set the fastest lap
3.3	Cup	Suzuka Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	2 119.5	22,300	1,200	556	30
		Warm up your tires and set the fastest lap
3.4	Cup	Suzuka Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 122.9	11,150	600	283	50
		Finish within 1:22.7

	“	Brilliant! We've got P3 for tomorrow's race!	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

	“	Nicely done, champ! Looks like you followed my 'at least third' plan exactly! Of course I never doubted you for... a second... That's him! That's the guy that was snooping around before! Sorry, I've gotta go.	”
		— Michael, Manager

	“	There he goes... What's happening here?	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Stage 04 
Suzuka Showdown

	“	I hope you're ready, the race is gonna be starting soon. We're starting in a strong position, so for the most part all we have to do is hold on to that. ...Got anything to add, Michael?	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

	“	Hm? Ah! Yep. Go get them, champ! You've got this. I'll be here... ... Keeping an eye out...	”
		— Michael, Manager

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
4.1	Cup	Suzuka Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit	1 122.9	11,150	600	273	50
		Finish 1st and don't damage your car

	“	Woah! Are you alright? Two cars had a bit of an incident before and I think you might have just hit some of the debris.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
4.2	Cup	Suzuka Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 122.9	11,150	600	284	50
		Don't get overtaken (with significantly reduced vehicle performance)

	“	You're going to have to pit. We need to address that damage.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
4.3	Cup	Suzuka Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 122.9	-	-	?	50
		Finish at least 12th
4.4	Cup	Suzuka Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 126.3	-	-	?	80
		Finish at least 7th and draft for at least 9843 yd (9000 m)

	“	I still can't believe we lost our lead like that...	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

	“	All we can do is keep working together to get the result we want. It's a team sport, and as the saying goes 'there's no 'I' in 'Team'.	”
		— Michael, Manager

	“	Yeah, well there's also a couple 'I's in 'tired cliché'. And 'colliding with debris'. But you're right. We'll just have to get bac—	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

	“	—Hold that thought! There he is again! Good luck, you two. I'll be back!	”
		— Michael, Manager

Stage 05 
Race to the Finish

	“	Well, we've lost our manager again. But let's not let that stop us from clawing back our lead.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
5.1	Cup	Suzuka Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 126.3	-	-	?	80
		Warm up your tires and place at least 8th
5.2	Cup	Suzuka Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	2 126.3	22,300	1,200	643	80
		Place at least 6th and finish with an average speed of at least 157.2 mph (253 kph)
5.3	Cup	Suzuka Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	2 126.3	22,300	1,200	621	80
		Place at least 5th and finish each lap within 1:22

	“	I'm back... I lost him again... Sorry, I'm a bit out of breath. But you're doing... great, champ! It's time to... finish strong!	”
		— Michael, Manager

	“	Who did you lose?! What's happening? Oh never mind, let's get back on track.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
5.4	Cup	Suzuka Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	2 128.9	22,300	1,200	607	120
		Place at least 3rd and draft for at least 10936 yd (10000 m)

	“	There he is again! I've got him this time! Good luck, champ!	”
		— Michael, Manager

	“	And... he's off again.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
5.5	Cup	Suzuka Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	3 128.9	33,400	1,700	854	120
		Win with degrading tires

	“	P1! We did it! Brilliant driving out there! Where's Michael? He really should be here.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

	“	I'm here! And I brought a friend...	”
		— Michael, Manager

	“	What in the world?! What's HE doing here?!	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

	“	Congratulations. Looks like you won the race. Despite my best efforts...	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

	“	"Despite your best efforts". What is that meant to mean?	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

	“	Where do you think that debris came from?	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief

	“	Oh, stop winking. It came off a car after an on-track incident. Don't pretend like you had a part in it.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

	“	Alright... if you're sure...	”
		— Chip McGee, Crew Chief