It’s official: MOZA Racing is joining the Gran Turismo World Series (GTWS) as an official partner. On the surface, it’s just another broadcasting partnership. But the real story lies elsewhere: MOZA is preparing to launch on PlayStation, and that’s what will really interest players.

A partnership that begins on August 15

In fact, MOZA will become an official partner of the GTWS starting with Round 2 of the 2026 season, which airs on August 15, with the brand visible throughout the broadcast. The GTWS is the official championship of the Gran Turismo franchise, developed by Polyphony Digital, which brings together the world’s fastest virtual drivers. For a hardware manufacturer, appearing there means positioning itself in front of one of the largest sim racing communities. It’s a classic move—and, in itself, hardly surprising.

The Real News: Focus on the PS5

The key point can be summed up in a single line: MOZA is working on its first officially licensed PlayStation products, which are PS5-compatible, pending final approval from Sony. The championship serves as a springboard to engage with the Gran Turismo community ahead of these releases. The product schedule, however, has yet to be finalized, as development is still underway. But the direction has been set, and it’s certainly exciting. The PS5-licensed Direct Drive market has long been very closed off, with few official options. The fact that a major player like MOZA is getting involved promises a true high-end comeback for PlayStation gamers. It may even be the gateway that many have been waiting for on console.

Why Gran Turismo is banking on MOZA

On the studio side, Kazunori Yamauchi, producer of Gran Turismo, makes no secret of his interest. He says he first became familiar with MOZA through its camera stabilizers—gimbals. The connection may seem tenuous, but it’s actually direct: a gimbal and a steering wheel base require exactly the same thing—highly precise control of electric motors. This gave him enough confidence in the brand’s expertise that he wanted to collaborate with them to develop a steering wheel that’s “optimal in the eyes of Gran Turismo.” MOZA draws this expertise from its self-proclaimed automotive DNA: an engineering team with a background in the automotive industry (active suspensions, motion control) that brings drive-by-wire technology, precision sensing, and control algorithms to sim racing. This is evident in its Direct Drive bases and active pedals, which provide force feedback directly through the pedals to let the driver feel the braking forces and the car’s handling.

Key Takeaways

On the surface, it’s a distribution partnership. But beneath the surface, it’s a major shift: the planned arrival of MOZA on PlayStation, backed by the official Gran Turismo championship. For PS5 players, who have long been limited in terms of official Direct Drive support, this is excellent news. We’re now waiting for the details—products, prices, and release dates—once Sony’s approval is secured. The first event is set for August 15, marking MOZA’s on-screen debut.