The 2026 season kicks off Master Maserati Driving Experience, the car manufacturer's official program dedicated to those who want to experience an authentic track driving experience. The initiative, organized by the Trident brand with the support of Scuderia de Adamich, is aimed at both brand customers and enthusiasts who want to experience high-performance driving in a safe and professional environment.
The goal remains to offer a comprehensive training program: from introductory courses to more advanced programs, participants can test their skills on the circuits driving the highest-performance models in the Maserati range, supported by expert instructors.
Since the initiative's launch in 1999, over 600 courses have been organized with more than 9.000 participants from various countries, consolidating the project as one of the longest-running sports driving programs in the European automotive landscape.
The circuits chosen for 2026
The 2026 season will take place on a network of selected circuits that allow the characteristics of the Maserati cars to be exploited to the fullest.
Among the confirmed Italian tracks are the Modena Autodromo and the "Riccardo Paletti" circuit in Varano de' Melegari. The advanced courses will take place on the Vallelunga "Piero Taruffi" circuit, a track over four kilometers long known for its technical and challenging layout.
The program is also expanding to two prestigious European circuits: Hockenheim Ring in Germany and Paul Ricard in France. This international outreach aims to engage a wider audience and strengthen the brand's presence in various areas of the continent.
The evolution of advanced courses
Among the main new features of the season is the renewal of the most advanced programs, in particular the GT2 Stradale Racetrack Academy and the GT Pro course.
Both have been redesigned to offer a more immersive and technical experience, with more intense driving sessions and expanded training content. The goal is to allow participants to progressively improve their vehicle control, honing fundamental techniques such as high-performance braking, load transfer management, and acceleration out of corners.
Despite the highly technical approach, the courses remain accessible even to those without extensive track experience, thanks to the constant support of the instructors.
The GT2 Stradale at the heart of the track driving experience
The star of the season is the Maserati GT2 Stradale, a model that represents the synthesis between the brand's racing tradition and road use.
The car is derived directly from the Maserati GT2 used in closed-wheel racing and transfers many of its technical solutions to the road-legal version. With a power output of 640 horsepower, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in approximately 2,7 seconds, and a top speed of over 320 km/h, the GT2 Stradale is currently the most powerful Maserati with a combustion engine drivable on the road.
The engine is the V6 Nettuno developed internally by the Modena-based company, supported by advanced aerodynamics and a reduced weight compared to the MC20, characteristics that make it particularly suitable for track use.
The arrival of the MCXtrema
One of the most anticipated new features of 2026 is the introduction of the MCXtrema into the Racetrack Academy. Owners of this model will be able to participate in the program with sessions dedicated exclusively to their cars.
The presence of the MCXtrema contributes to enriching the entire track experience, bringing to the track a car conceived for extreme performance and designed for use strongly oriented towards the world of competition.
The growing role of sim racing
After the first experiment started in 2025, sim racing takes on an even more central role in the program.
In the GT Pro and GT2 Stradale Racetrack Academy courses, participants will also take part in a professional simulator competition, driving a virtual version of the GT2 racing car. The goal is to complement track training with digital tools that allow performance analysis and ideal racing lines.
This approach combines real-world experience and simulation, offering a more comprehensive learning path.
The four programs of the Maserati Master
The 2026 season offers four different experience levels.
GT2 Racetrack Academy
This is the most advanced program and allows you to fully explore the potential of the GT2 Stradale and MC20 on the Vallelunga circuit. Sessions include telemetric analysis of driving data, technical exercises, and "Lead & Follow" sessions, in which participants follow the instructor on the track.
The course also includes a sim racing contest and a hot lap in a racing GT2 driven by a professional driver.
GTPro
Designed for those with track experience, the GT Pro course offers a full day of intensive driving. Participants take on various challenges, including a telemetry-based contest, a skills competition, and driving sessions with the brand's top-performing models.
The day concludes with hot lap sessions in the GT2 Stradale and a final awards ceremony.
GT Am
The GT Am course represents the entry level into the world of Maserati sports driving. It takes place on the Varano de' Melegari circuit and allows you to drive models such as the GranTurismo Trofeo and MC20.
The program includes assisted driving sessions, data analysis and a final GT race simulation.
Modena GT Experience
This formula combines the track experience with a journey through the brand's history. In addition to driving sessions at the Modena Autodrome, participants can visit the Maserati historical museum and the production plant on Viale Ciro Menotti, depending on factory operations.
Programs dedicated to companions
The program doesn't just involve drivers. Accompanying guests can participate in parallel experiences such as the Pit Lane Experience, which allows access to the pit lane, attend theory sessions, and try out professional simulators.
Alternatively, there is the Track Experience, which allows you to go directly onto the track with demonstration sessions and driving sessions alongside instructors.
Tailor-made track driving experience for companies
In addition to individual courses, Maserati also offers customized incentive programs for companies and private groups. These activities combine performance driving, teamwork, and networking opportunities, with the option of integrating local culinary experiences or cultural visits related to Emilia's automotive tradition.
Groups can range from 18 to 30 participants and include dedicated services such as personalized hospitality, transfers, and overnight stays.
A program that combines passion and training
More than twenty-five years after its debut, the Master Maserati Driving Experience continues to evolve by integrating technical training, technology and entertainment.
For motorsport enthusiasts, it represents an opportunity to enjoy an authentic track driving experience, coming into direct contact with the world of Maserati and the performance of its sportiest cars.
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