Maserati GT2 Makes Endurance Racing Debut at Mugello

Maserati announced its GT2 car debut in endurance racing at the 12 Hours of Mugello 2026, marking a key step in its expanded motorsport program.

Maserati is entering a new phase of its racing program as the GT2 car prepares for its first endurance race appearance. The debut will take place at Mugello during the 12-hour race that opens the 2026 Michelin 24H SERIES Europe season.

The event format itself underlines the nature of endurance racing. After qualifying on Friday, the race is split into two parts across Saturday and Sunday, placing emphasis not only on outright speed but also on consistency, strategy, and the ability of a team to manage long-distance competition.

The Maserati GT2 will be fielded by Dinamic Motorsport, with Mauro Calamia and Roberto Pampanini joined by Amedeo Pampanini. The Calamia–Pampanini pairing already proved competitive in the GT2 European Series, finishing third in the Pro-Am drivers’ standings in 2025, while Dinamic Motorsport secured second place among teams. Over the season, the duo consistently fought for top results, including wins and podium finishes, and also gained experience in endurance racing formats.

At Mugello, the car will compete in the GTX class, a category designed for high-performance GT-based machines that do not fully fit into stricter homologation classes. The entry list confirms direct competition within the class, meaning Maserati’s debut will immediately take place in a competitive environment rather than as a standalone appearance.

The Maserati GT2 is derived from the MC20 road car and powered by the twin-turbo V6 Nettuno engine, incorporating technologies inspired by Formula 1. The race car features a carbon-fibre monocoque, a sequential gearbox, advanced suspension, and a highly developed aerodynamic package with an adjustable rear wing and full underfloor.

Crucially, this endurance debut has been made possible by the introduction of the Endurance Pack. This upgrade includes additional lighting systems for night racing, illuminated number panels, extra sensors, and components aimed at improving pit-stop efficiency. With these modifications, the GT2 is now eligible for races ranging from 4 to 24 hours and can compete across more than 20 racing series worldwide.

The timing of this debut adds symbolic weight. In 1926, exactly one hundred years ago, the Maserati Tipo 26 achieved the brand’s first class victory at the Targa Florio. Since then, Maserati’s racing history has included dominant eras such as the MC12’s success in FIA GT competition in the 2000s. The return to GT racing with the GT2, now extending into endurance formats, marks a continuation of that legacy.

The Mugello race therefore represents more than just another entry on the calendar. It serves as a real-world test of the GT2 in its new configuration and a broader step toward integrating Maserati into endurance racing, where reliability, teamwork, and long-term performance are often as decisive as outright speed.