- Maserati’s 2026 driving programme expands to include international circuits.
- The GT2 Stradale produces around 470kW and anchors the most advanced course.
- The programme introduces expanded sim racing integration.
Maserati is doubling down on its track-day programme for 2026, expanding its Master Maserati Driving Experience with new circuits, fresh formats and even more serious machinery.
More tracks, more reach
The updated programme will run across multiple Italian venues, including Modena and Varano de’ Melegari, with advanced courses held at Vallelunga’s technical 4km circuit. For the first time, Maserati is also taking the experience beyond Italy, adding Germany’s Hockenheimring and France’s Circuit Paul Ricard to the calendar.
That international expansion signals a broader push to attract a wider audience, building on a programme that has already seen more than 9000 participants since launching in 1999.
GT2 Stradale takes centre stage
At the core of the 2026 experience is the GT2 Stradale, Maserati’s most powerful road-legal combustion model. Producing around 470kW from its Nettuno V6, it claims 0 to 96km/h in 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 323km/h.
It features heavily in the flagship GT2 Racetrack Academy, where drivers undergo intensive sessions focused on braking, weight transfer and acceleration techniques. The programme includes telemetry analysis, lead-and-follow laps and even a hot lap in a full GT2 race car.
Also new for 2026 is the inclusion of the track-only MCXtrema, with dedicated sessions for owners, adding a sharper edge to what is already a high-performance environment.
Not just seat time
Maserati hasn’t stopped at physical driving. Sim racing now plays a bigger role, with advanced participants competing in virtual GT2 race cars as part of a broader training ecosystem blending real-world and digital performance analysis.
The course line-up ranges from the entry-level Modena GT Experience through to the more intense GT Pro and GT2 Academy programmes, catering to varying skill levels while maintaining a strong focus on driver development.
Even half-day formats, such as the GT Am course, put drivers behind the wheel of models like the GranTurismo Trofeo and MCPura, producing up to 463kW.
For those not driving, Maserati offers accompanying guest programmes, including passenger hot laps and limited on-track driving sessions, ensuring the experience extends beyond the cockpit.
With new venues, sharper focus on performance, and a clear push into immersive training, Maserati’s 2026 programme looks less like a track day and more like a structured entry point into the brand’s racing DNA.
