MOZA Racing is taking its next big step: The sim racing specialist is now an official partner of the Gran Turismo World Series (GTWS)—the top international championship of the Gran Turismo franchise. The partnership begins with Round 2 of the 2026 season, which premieres on August 15. Starting then, the MOZA brand will be featured throughout the championship’s official broadcast.
For MOZA, this marks another milestone on its journey to advance competitive sim racing and make motorsports experiences even more immersive for racers worldwide. If you’d like to explore MOZA’s entry into direct-drive sim racing for yourself, our reader review of the MOZA R3 Bundle is a great place to start.
From Niche Manufacturer to Leading Sim-Racing Brand
Driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to maximum realism, MOZA Racing has quickly evolved into one of the leading sim-racing brands. Today, its ecosystem includes direct-drive wheel bases, steering wheels, pedals, dashboards, shifters, motion systems, and intelligent simulation technologies. MOZA Racing now even offers an AI Coach. The stated goal: to bring professional-level racing from the real racetrack into your living room.
Automotive Expertise as the Foundation
At the heart of MOZA’s innovative strength is a team with deep roots in the automotive industry. Expertise in active suspension systems, motion control, and automotive engineering flows directly into simulation technology. MOZA transfers advanced automotive technologies—including drive-by-wire concepts, precise sensor technology, and intelligent control algorithms—into the world of sim racing to bridge the gap between virtual racing and the real driving experience.
This automotive-inspired approach runs throughout the entire product portfolio. The latest-generation direct-drive wheel bases rely on high-density flat-wire motors, advanced force-feedback algorithms, and high-resolution torque sensors for exceptionally precise, detailed, and realistic steering feedback. Going beyond traditional racing hardware, MOZA’s Active Pedal technology brings dynamic force feedback directly to the pedals: drivers feel braking forces and vehicle behavior inspired by real motorsports.
Shared Vision: Pushing the Boundaries of Sim Racing
Through this partnership, MOZA Racing aims to support one of the world’s most influential sim racing competitions while inspiring the next generation of virtual racers. The collaboration embodies a shared vision: to continue pushing the boundaries of technology, competition, and the global sim racing community.
“Our mission at MOZA Racing has always been to make professional sim racing more accessible while pushing the boundaries of performance and immersion,” says CY Guan, CEO of MOZA Racing. “The partnership with the Gran Turismo World Series is an exciting milestone for us. Gran Turismo has inspired generations of racing fans, and we’re honored to contribute to a championship that represents the best in virtual motorsports. Together, we aim to create new opportunities for racers around the world.”
Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi is also enthusiastic—and reveals that his first encounter with MOZA came through a completely different product line:
“My first experience with MOZA was actually through their camera stabilization gimbals. Gimbals and steering controllers use the same type of technology because both rely on electric motors for extremely precise control. That’s why I’ve had my eye on MOZA’s development capabilities, technology, and reliability for quite some time,” said Kazunori Yamauchi, producer of Gran Turismo. “The evolution of consumer force-feedback steering, which began with Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec, is far from over. With MOZA as a partner, I’m looking forward to the expanded possibilities for developing a steering wheel that’s optimal from a ‘Gran Turismo’ perspective. Look forward to the new products that will be released through MOZA. We warmly welcome MOZA Racing as an official partner of the Gran Turismo World Series.”
A New Chapter—Including the First Officially Licensed PlayStation Hardware
According to MOZA, the partnership marks the beginning of a new chapter. The company is working on its first officially licensed PlayStation racing products—and the GTWS offers the ideal platform to connect with one of the largest and most passionate sim-racing communities. Development is still underway; MOZA has announced that it will reveal more in the coming months and continue to expand its ecosystem. “This is just the beginning,” the company says—with more announcements to follow.
When and Where Fans Can Watch
MOZA Racing’s official partner debut will take place during the live broadcast of Round 2 of the Gran Turismo World Series on August 15, 2026. From then on, the brand will be featured throughout the broadcast.
Conclusion
This move sends a strong signal: By becoming an official GTWS partner, MOZA Racing has finally joined the ranks of the top sim-racing brands. Particularly exciting is the prospect of officially licensed PlayStation hardware—an area where only a few manufacturers have been active so far. Combined with the endorsement of Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi, this is likely to be a strong selling point for many console racers. Those already part of the MOZA ecosystem have a lot to look forward to in the coming months—there’s clearly still plenty in the pipeline.
