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Mario Kart World
Grand Prix Guide and How to Win
★ 394 P Switches | 150 ? Panels | 200 Medallions
☆ Unlockables Guide | Mirror Mode
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☆ Best Characters | Best Karts | Best Combo
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☆ Ver. 1.1.2 Patch Update released on 7/25/2025!
Win in all of the Cups to beat the Grand Prix in Mario Kart World. Learn about the Cups and Courses, how to get stars, the different unlockables, and tips on how to win in the Grand Prix here!
List of Contents
Grand Prix Overview
The Classic Mario Kart Experience
The core Mario Kart game mode returns as the Grand Prix! Race against the CPU or other players in different Cups, which consist of four courses each.
The Player With the Most Points Wins
| Rank | Points Awarded | Rank | Points Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | 10th to 12th | 6 |
| 2nd | 12 | 13th to 15th | 5 |
| 3rd | 10 | 16th to 18th | 4 |
| 4th to 5th | 9 | 19th to 21st | 3 |
| 6th to 7th | 8 | 22nd to 23rd | 2 |
| 8th to 9th | 7 | 24th | 1 |
You can earn points based on your placement after finishing a course, and you can win a Cup by having the most points after all four courses.
Race Across the Map
You also have to race across the World Map to reach the next course in a Cup, which makes each Cup more challenging.
All Grand Prix Cups and Courses
There are 8 Cups in Grand Prix, and the last one, the Special Cup, can be unlocked by completing the first seven cups!
Grand Prix Stars
You Can Earn Stars Based on Your Total Points in a Cup
 |
60 Points (1st Place in all 4 races) |
|---|---|
 |
57-59 Points (1st Place thrice and 2nd-3rd Place once) |
 |
54-56 Points (1st Place twice and 2nd Place twice, or 1st Place thrice and 4th-5th Place once) |
You can earn stars by winning in each cup and earning a certain number of points. However, getting 3 stars in all cups does not grant a reward.
Getting Stars At a Higher Difficulty Give Stars at Lower Engine Classes
Additionally, when you get a certain amount of stars at a higher difficulty, you will get stars for the lower engine classes as well.
For instance, getting a star on Mirror Mode, the hardest difficulty, will give you a star for 150cc and below!
Grand Prix Rewards
Unlock a Character after Completing Each Cup
| Cup | Character |
|---|---|
 Mushroom Cup
|
 Donkey Kong
|
 Flower Cup
|
 Daisy
|
 Star Cup
|
 Rosalina
|
 Shell Cup
|
 Lakitu
|
 Banana Cup
|
 Birdo
|
 Leaf Cup
|
 King Boo
|
 Lightning Cup
|
 Bowser Jr.
|
A character is unlocked when you complete a cup in the Grand Prix, except for the Special Cup. There are no CC, ranking, or star requirements. You just need to complete the race.
Complete the First 7 Cups to Unlock Special Cup
Once you beat all of the Cups, you will unlock the Special Cup, which includes the fan-favorite course Rainbow Road!
Completing Special Cup Gives Stickers
You will get stickers once you complete the Special Cup for the first time on any speed and ranking! Other than that, there are no rewards for completing this mode even if you three star every difficulty.
Collecting Coins Unlocks Karts
When you collect coins while racing on different courses, new Karts can be unlocked, so make sure to pick up as many coins as possible on the way to the finish line!
Complete Mirror Mode Requirements
Clearing the Grand Prix Cups is one of the requirements to unlock Mirror Mode, with clearing the hidden Special Cup being the last requirement. The are more requirements to meet, however, such as collecting Free Roam Collectibles and completing all the Knockout Tour Rallies.
How to Win in Grand Prix
Play on Lower Engine Classes
If you're having a hard time with 150cc, you can play on 100cc or 50cc as well! You will still unlock the characters and the Special Cup if you play on a lower engine class.
Also, you can still get stars for the Cups if you play on a lower engine class, but you will not get stars for 150cc.
Learn the Basic Techniques
First, it's important to learn the basic techniques, such as drifting and jumping. Other techniques, such as Charge Jumping and Rail Riding will be useful in helping you maneuver through courses as well.
Learn How to Use Items
Items are an integral part of the game that can be used offensively or defensively to catch up to your enemies or make sure they stay behind you. New items have been added in this game, so make sure to check them out.
Use Mushrooms as Shortcuts or to Recover
If you want to use shortcuts by going off-road, you can use mushrooms to maintain your speed. Also, if you get hit by a shell, you can use mushrooms to recover and get back into the race!
Save Bananas and Shells When in First Place
If you're in first place, it would be better to use your items to prevent your opponents from driving past you instead. So save your bananas and shells in case your opponents want to hit you with items.
Use Characters and Machines With Good Handling
| Recommended Character | Recommended Vehicle | |
|---|---|---|
| For Beginners |
 Toad
|
 Baby Blooper
|
| For Experienced Players |
 Waluigi
|
 Chargin' Truck
|
For beginners, a character and Kart combination that has good handling is recommended as being unable to make turns can result in time losses. Once you get used to the courses, then you can use a speed-oriented combo to easily drive past your opponents!
Best Combo Setup for Character and Kart
Mario Kart World Related Guides
Game Modes
| Grand Prix | Knockout Tour |
| VS Race | Time Trials |
| Battle Mode | Free Roam |
Battle Mode
| Coin Runners | Balloon Battle |
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