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Maserati Returns to the Brickyard: The Trident Strikes Again

Maserati doesn’t just build cars—it builds legends. And last weekend, the Trident returned to the place where one of those legends was forged: the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Under the crisp Indiana sky, Maserati Corse took center stage at the GT America powered by AWS finale, bringing with it something truly special — the U.S. debut of the Maserati GT2.

This isn’t just another race car. It’s a carbon-fiber love letter to speed, heritage, and unashamed Italian flair. Fresh from conquering the Fanatec GT2 European Series, the GT2 arrived draped in a livery that pays homage to Maserati’s pre-war hero, the 8CTF — the very car that stormed to back-to-back victories at the Indy 500 in 1939 and 1940. Back then, it was Warren Wilbur Shaw who tamed the Brickyard. This time, it’s the ghost of Maserati’s past whispering through every aerodynamic crease and carbon panel.

History Meets Horsepower

Standing trackside, it’s hard not to feel the pull of history. The deep amaranth tones of the 8CTF have been reimagined in the GT2’s sleek, modern silhouette — proof that the Trident’s bite still draws blood, even 85 years on.

But this isn’t nostalgia on wheels. It’s a statement. Maserati’s presence in GT America isn’t just a cameo; it’s the start of a renaissance for Maserati Corse. From Modena to Indianapolis, the message is clear: Maserati is racing again — properly.

Pure, Unfiltered Competition

Unlike your average supercar with a token racing pedigree, the GT2 is the real deal. A non-road-homologated, track-bred missile built for one purpose: to dominate. Beneath its sculpted bodywork lies the same Nettuno V6 heart that powers the MC20, only this time with the dials turned all the way to mad. Advanced aero, razor-sharp handling, and Italian craftsmanship so meticulous it borders on obsessive.

The GT2 is now type-certified and awaiting U.S. homologation, meaning American racing fans might just see the Trident flashing past GT3s and GT4s as early as 2026. And when that happens, the symphony of Nettuno fury bouncing off pit walls will mark a new era for the marque that once ruled the Brickyard.

Maserati’s Motor Village

Maserati didn’t just show up to race — it took over. The brand’s Fan Zone display felt more like a motorsport boutique than a pit-side tent. Center stage sat the GT2, flanked by two equally jaw-dropping creations:

  • Maserati GT2 Stradale (MCPURA) – Essentially a GT2 that’s been barely persuaded to tolerate public roads. Think of it as the lovechild of the MC20 and a pitlane banshee. It’s elegance, madness, and carbon fiber all rolled into one.
  • MCXtrema – The name says it all. Maserati’s most powerful machine ever: a 730-horsepower Nettuno-fueled track weapon. Painted in a two-tone blue-and-white “Corse” scheme, it’s a modern echo of the MC12 that once ruled GT1 racing. Only 62 will ever exist, and every one of them looks like it wants to chew through its own tires.

Trident Tribe: United at the Brickyard

The Maserati Car Corral became a rolling art gallery — a symphony of exhaust notes and Italian design, all led by the 2026 GranTurismo Trofeo Coupe during parade laps. For owners, it was a weekend-long festival of heritage and horsepower; for onlookers, it was a reminder that Maserati isn’t just back in racing — it’s bringing its entire family along for the ride.

And just when the crowd thought the show was over, Maserati unleashed the MCXtrema Hot Laps — a visceral display of speed and sound that left even seasoned petrolheads speechless. Watching the car devour the Speedway’s straights, you couldn’t help but think: this is what Maserati was born to do.

From Amaranth to Carbon Fiber

From the burgundy 8CTF that conquered Indy in the ‘30s to the sculpted GT2 of today, Maserati’s racing DNA has evolved — but the essence remains unchanged. It’s still about passion, performance, and an almost reckless devotion to beauty and speed.

At Indianapolis, Maserati didn’t just celebrate history. It reignited it. The Trident has returned to American racing soil — and the roar of the Nettuno suggests it’s not leaving anytime soon.

Source: Maserati

NEW CARS

Maserati Grecale Tributo Il Bruciato — The Taste of Speed, Bottled in Bolgheri

You know that moment when you swirl a glass of good Tuscan red and the light catches it just so—deep ruby, flickers of copper, that hypnotic shimmer that whispers Italy? Maserati has somehow taken that moment, bottled it, and bolted four wheels to it. The result: the Maserati Grecale Tributo Il Bruciato, a limited-edition SUV that pairs the soul of Modena with the spirit of Bolgheri’s finest vineyards.

Yes, Maserati has teamed up with Marchesi Antinori—the same family that’s been making wine since the Black Death was still trending—to create a machine that celebrates Italian craftsmanship in both metal and Merlot. It’s not a gimmick. It’s a love letter to the country that gave us V6 engines, Chianti, and the idea that life’s too short to drive something beige.

From vineyard to V6

At first glance, the Grecale Tributo Il Bruciato looks like it just rolled out of a sunset. The paint alone deserves its own sommelier. Maserati calls it Alchimia Scarlatta, a colour so rich it might as well be poured rather than sprayed. It’s been blended with Chromaflair pigment—a witch’s brew of burgundy, gold, and dark raspberry that shifts hue depending on the light. One moment it’s crimson velvet; the next, a metallic rosso inferno. It’s the automotive equivalent of a Brunello swirling in crystal glass.

The 21-inch Pegaso Forgiati or Crio Fuoriserie wheels keep things muscular, and even the brake calipers are dressed in black-tie elegance. The finishing touch? A discreet Fuoriserie badge on the front fender—a quiet nod to Maserati’s bespoke division, where money meets imagination and the options list is more like a wine pairing menu than a spec sheet.

Inside: a tasting flight for your senses

Slip inside and you’re greeted by a blend of tan and dark red leather, stitched with the kind of care usually reserved for a hand-rolled Cuban cigar. The seats feature ribbed “cannelloni” patterns—yes, Maserati has made pasta an upholstery style—and the headrests are embossed with the Trident logo in deep red.

The cabin doesn’t just smell of leather; it feels curated. A 14-speaker Sonus faber sound system bathes you in symphonic richness, while the panoramic sunroof opens the experience like uncorking a vintage bottle on a Tuscan terrace. Maserati calls it “a sensory journey.” We call it the best pairing of grape and growl this side of Florence.

The philosophy: drive, sip, repeat

“Driving the essence of Italian living,” reads Maserati’s tagline for this car, and for once, the marketing department earns its paycheck. The Grecale Tributo Il Bruciato isn’t just an SUV—it’s a manifesto. It’s about finding pleasure in the everyday: a morning drive that feels like a Sunday in Tuscany, a commute that hums with V6 confidence instead of caffeine.

Giovanni Perosino, Maserati’s Chief Marketing and Communication Officer, calls it “a tribute to Italian know-how.” Translation: this isn’t a badge job or a PR stunt. It’s a meeting of two disciplines—motoring and winemaking—that share the same DNA: obsession, heritage, and a dash of irrational beauty.

Renzo Cotarella, CEO of Marchesi Antinori, puts it perfectly: “What matters is not only technical perfection, but the ability to make the everyday exceptional.” And that’s exactly what this car does. It makes ordinary moments—backroads, sunsets, traffic lights—feel cinematic.

Performance: power with pedigree

Under the bonnet, the Grecale Tributo Il Bruciato comes with Maserati’s familiar four-cylinder mild-hybrid or, if you’re lucky enough, the V6 Nettuno engine—a 3.0-litre masterpiece derived from F1 tech, delivering Italian opera through twin turbos. It’s not just about speed; it’s about sensation. The surge of torque, the precision of the steering, the way the chassis whispers ancora! through every corner—it’s intoxicating.

And while the collaboration sings of vineyards and velvet, make no mistake: this is still a Maserati. That means it will claw at asphalt, serenade tunnels, and turn every head from Bolgheri to Bond Street.

A celebration of craft

Like the Il Bruciato wine it’s named after—born in 2002 after a stormy vintage and refined into something timeless—the Grecale Tributo is about turning challenge into art. Both car and wine share a terroir of ambition: crafted by hands that believe tradition isn’t something to preserve, but something to evolve.

The Fuoriserie programme, Maserati’s bespoke atelier, continues that lineage of Italian artisanship. Here, customers can play alchemist—blending colours, materials, and moods until their car becomes as personal as a signature vintage.

Final pour

The Maserati Grecale Tributo Il Bruciato isn’t for everyone—and that’s the point. It’s a car for those who appreciate that luxury isn’t loud; it lingers. It’s for people who know the difference between horsepower and heritage, between speed and style, between owning a car and experiencing one.

In a world drunk on excess, Maserati and Marchesi Antinori have created something far more refined: a car that tastes like Italy itself—complex, passionate, and impossible to forget.

The Grecale Tributo Il Bruciato is not a crossover. It’s a conversation—between road and vineyard, between tradition and technology, between the heart and the palate. And like any great Italian creation, it’s best enjoyed with the windows down and a little Sinatra on the stereo.

Source: Maserati

Auctions

$5.2 Million for a Maserati MC12 Stradale: The Trident Still Bites

Maserati has just reminded the world that it doesn’t do “ordinary.” At Broad Arrow’s Monterey Jet Center Auction this August, a 2005 Maserati MC12 Stradale went under the hammer for a wallet-bending, eye-watering, driveway-bragging $5.2 million – the highest price ever paid for a modern Maserati. That’s not just a record; that’s 37 percent more than the last benchmark. Somewhere in Modena, a Trident just got a little sharper.

Why all the fuss? Well, for starters, Maserati only built 50 of these beasts – 25 in 2004, 25 in 2005. The MC12 Stradale was born out of motorsport’s fire, a road-legal twin of the MC12 GT1 that tore through FIA GT racing like a V12 hurricane, scooping up 14 titles, 22 victories, and three Spa 24-hour wins between 2004 and 2010. In short: it’s not just a car, it’s a rolling trophy cabinet.

Under the elongated, shark-like bodywork sits a naturally aspirated 6.0-litre V12 belting out 630 horses at 7,500 rpm. In other words, it sounds like Zeus gargling thunderbolts and goes like it’s late for an apocalypse. The car’s paint job is a story in itself: the pure white body with blue accents is a respectful nod to Maserati’s Birdcage Type 61, a sports-racing icon from the late fifties. Two decades on, the MC12 still looks like it was dropped into the wrong century by mistake.

The record-breaking sale isn’t just a number; it’s a statement. Collectors aren’t just chasing speed and beauty anymore – they’re chasing authenticity. And the MC12 has it in spades: motorsport pedigree, brutal engineering, and an exclusivity count you can fit on two packs of playing cards.

Meanwhile, Maserati is busy proving it hasn’t lost its edge. Just as the MC12 once bridged track and road, the new MCXtrema is carrying the flame forward. Different car, same ethos: extreme, exclusive, unapologetically Maserati.

So, what does $5.2 million buy you these days? Not just a car. It buys you history, rarity, the roar of a V12 bred for battle, and the knowledge that even 20 years on, Maserati can still make the world stop, stare, and bid like there’s no tomorrow.

The Trident, it seems, is sharper than ever.

Source: Maserati; Photos: Andrew Miterko