Maserati Sets Its Sights On A Bigger 2026 Racing Season

Maserati’s modern return to top-level GT racing has quickly turned from a comeback story into a momentum-driven success story. As the curtain closes on an impressive 2025 campaign, the House of the Trident is now firmly focused on an even more ambitious 2026 season—one that expands its footprint globally, including a major push into North American racing.

After stepping back into closed-wheel competition in 2023, Maserati Corse has wasted little time proving it belongs. The Maserati GT2 has already delivered championships, race wins, and credibility across multiple series. In 2025, that momentum peaked with a dominant Am-class title in the GT2 European Series, where consistent performance and reliability showcased exactly what Maserati set out to achieve with its customer racing program.

What makes this resurgence notable isn’t just the trophies—it’s the structure behind it. Maserati isn’t chasing one-off headline results. Instead, it’s building a sustainable racing ecosystem that supports teams, drivers, and series organizers. That approach carries directly into 2026, when the GT2 platform will again compete in the GT2 European Series while also aligning with the broader SRO ladder system, including pathways that eventually connect to GT World Challenge competition.

For American fans, the biggest news is Maserati’s growing presence stateside. In 2026, both the Maserati GT2 and the extreme, track-only Maserati MCXtrema will be eligible for competition in the U.S.-based International GT series, competing in the GTX category. This marks a significant step for the brand, putting modern Maserati race cars on legendary circuits that resonate deeply with American motorsports culture.

The International GT calendar reads like a bucket list for road racing fans, with stops at iconic venues such as Sebring International Raceway, Road Atlanta, Road America, Watkins Glen, Laguna Seca, and Circuit of the Americas. For Maserati, this isn’t just about participation—it’s about visibility. Racing on these tracks puts the Trident in front of U.S. teams, drivers, and enthusiasts who may be encountering modern Maserati motorsport hardware up close for the first time.

Another key factor heading into 2026 is the expansion of race formats made possible by Maserati’s Endurance Pack. This update broadens the GT2’s eligibility across more championships and endurance-style events, making it more attractive to customer teams that want flexibility without sacrificing performance. In plain terms, it allows teams to race more often, in more places, with the same core platform.

All of this builds toward a symbolic milestone that gives the 2026 season extra weight. Maserati will celebrate 100 years since its first racing appearance, when the Maserati Tipo 26 debuted at the Targa Florio and won its class. A century later, Maserati is once again leaning into competition as a core part of its identity—not as a nostalgia act, but as a forward-looking performance brand.

As 2026 approaches, the message is clear: Maserati isn’t dabbling in racing. It’s committed. With a growing global schedule, expanding U.S. involvement, and proven on-track results, the Trident is positioning itself for one of the most important seasons in its modern motorsports history.