Race preview: Goodyear FIA ETRC aces go for glory as Misano opens 2026 title chase
The race to win the 2026 Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship is go in Italy next week (30-31 May) when Misano World Circuit hosts the start of the 20th full season since the current format was introduced.
Combining the excitement of truck racing with entertainment, sustainability and technical innovation, the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship is heavy metal motor sport at its very best, a truly unique spectacle and the pinnacle of global truck competition.
Sixteen drivers are preparing to assemble for the season opener, the first of seven events on the 2026 schedule. Featuring four races, live global broadcasting, exhibitions, displays and packed grandstands, the appeal of the Goodyear FIA ETRC is huge.
With the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) assuming full control of the series, the Goodyear FIA ETRC enters an exciting new era in 2026. As well as continuing to oversee the Goodyear FIA ETRC’s sporting and technical regulations, the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide is taking a more hands-on approach in running the championship.
Areas such as strategic partnerships, calendar development, circuit relations, competitor engagement and paddock operations are all being managed directly by the FIA, part of efforts to strengthen the championship’s long-term growth by covering areas from sporting level to media exposure and sustainability.
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