MOZA Racing has become an official partner of the Gran Turismo World Series (GTWS). On the surface, it’s a sponsorship deal. But the real significance lies behind the scenes, in what this partnership hints at for the brand’s future.

The partnership, as it stands

MOZA is joining the GTWS—the official Gran Turismo championship organized by Polyphony Digital—as an official partner. The partnership kicks off with Round 2 of the 2026 season, which airs on August 15, with the brand’s logo prominently displayed throughout the broadcast. In short, this is a prime showcase, backed by global broadcasts, in front of millions of Gran Turismo fans. Its CEO, CY Guan, explains that this partnership aligns with the brand’s mission: to make professional-level sim racing more accessible, while pushing the boundaries of performance and immersion.

The Subtext: MOZA on PlayStation

It’s all right here. MOZA is preparing its very first officially PlayStation-licensed products—a major first for the brand—which will be PS5-compatible pending final approval from Sony. The GTWS isn’t an end in itself: it’s the platform chosen to engage with the Gran Turismo community ahead of these releases. Development is underway, and details will be revealed “in the coming months,” but MOZA is already touting the initiative as “the beginning of a new chapter,” and the direction couldn’t be clearer. PlayStation-licensed Direct Drive has long been a closed shop, with very few official options: the arrival of such an active brand could well be one of the most exciting developments of the year for PS5 players. For MOZA, it’s also an opportunity to bring its entire Direct Drive ecosystem to a massive console audience, backed by the legitimacy of an official championship.

Why Polyphony Chose MOZA

The studio knows what it’s doing. Kazunori Yamauchi, producer of Gran Turismo, explains that he’s been following MOZA ever since its camera stabilizers. Gimbals and steering wheels rely on the same highly precise control of electric motors, which is why he has confidence in the brand’s technology. He discusses the evolution of force feedback for the general public since Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec, and his desire to work with MOZA to design an “optimal” steering wheel for Gran Turismo. For its part, MOZA highlights its automotive DNA (active suspensions, motion control, drive-by-wire), which it says it applies to its Direct Drive bases and active pedals—which use dynamic force feedback to replicate the sensation of real braking.

What This Really Changes

This is the first chapter of a larger story. Sponsorship kicks off on August 15; PlayStation products will follow as soon as Sony gives the green light. The focus is clear: MOZA wants to open up its ecosystem to consoles, backed by the Gran Turismo official championship label. This will open up the official Direct Drive to a whole segment of console gamers who have been underserved until now. It’s a promising development, and we’ll be following the next steps closely. In the meantime, see you on August 15.