Moza Joins Gran Turismo, but What Happens to Fanatec?

Moza Racing has officially joined the Gran Turismo World Series, and the immediate reaction was understandable. With Moza entering as an official peripheral partner and developing new Gran Turismo hardware, it looked like Fanatec might be on the way out.

That is not what is happening during the 2026 season. Polyphony Digital has clarified that Fanatec remains the Official Steering Wheel Partner of the Gran Turismo World Series and will continue supplying the hardware used at live events. We now have the unusual situation of two major sim racing manufacturers holding official roles around the same championship.

What Moza and Gran Turismo Announced

The partnership officially began on July 28, 2026. Moza will make its first visible appearance during Round 2 of the Gran Turismo World Series, which premieres on August 15, with its branding featured throughout the broadcast.

More importantly, Moza and Polyphony Digital are working together on a Gran Turismo-branded steering wheel controller with native support for Gran Turismo 7. Moza also says it is developing its first officially licensed PlayStation racing products, subject to final approval from Sony Interactive Entertainment.

There are no product images, specifications, prices, or release dates yet. The announcement only confirms that development is underway and that more information will arrive over the coming months.

Fanatec Is Still Supplying the Live Events

The biggest correction concerns Fanatec. Polyphony Digital has confirmed that there has been no change to Fanatec’s position as the Official Steering Wheel Partner or as the official hardware supplier for Gran Turismo World Series live events.

Fanatec equipment will continue to be used by competitors for the remainder of the 2026 season, including the remaining events in Singapore and the World Finals in Shibuya, Tokyo. Earlier in the season, the competition rigs were fitted with the Gran Turismo DD Extreme, and there is currently no announced plan to replace that hardware with Moza equipment.

So Moza has not taken over the championship rigs, and Fanatec has not lost its official role. For now, the two partnerships are running alongside one another.

Why There Are Now Two Hardware Partners

The wording separates their positions. Fanatec remains the Official Steering Wheel Partner and live-event hardware supplier, while Moza has been introduced as an official peripheral partner.

That still leaves plenty of unanswered questions. Both…