Miata Trophy's 2026 campaign is about to start

Miata Trophy returns to action on Saturday 14 March, with Snetterton poised to host the opening two rounds of the 2026 season.

This will be the first time that the championship has hosted its season opener at a circuit that has previously already hosted one, but after the excitement that the Norfolk circuit provided twelve months ago, it’s little wonder why.

Eventual Champion Aidan Hills recorded a hard-fought double victory, though the winning margin being less than 1.423s in both races proved it was no easy feat. In fact, to further highlight the competitiveness of the field, the opening round resulted in less than ten seconds covering the top ten finishers!

This set the tone for an enthralling 2025 season, with expectations being high for another compelling year for the Mazda MX-5 championship in 2026.

A mix of new and familiar faces are set to take to the grid in Norfolk, all looking to get their seasons started in the strongest fashion possible. The early entry includes previous Miata Trophy Champions, race winners, podium finishers, and a whole host of other contenders looking to make it count at Snetterton, including both championship regulars and debutants.

Snetterton’s major redevelopment in 2011 introduced the new infield section of track, putting the circuit as arguably one of the best tracks for racing in the country, with a combination of fast, technical corners and long straights, to challenge even the most decorated of competitor.

Adding to the intrigue, a slight tweak to the championship’s qualifying format will now see the top-fifteen places on the grid for the day’s second race reversed – an increase from the ten from last year.

Other changes for the upcoming year include the championship's mandated control tyre. The newly-appointed Yokohama A052 has been developed for high performance and maximum grip on the track in both wet and dry conditions and we expect that the already-exciting racing will only benefit as a result.

It’s shaping up to be a hugely exciting year and we can’t wait for lights out at Snetterton.

Secure your spot on the grid here, or take a look at championship-approved ‘arrive and drive’ options here.  

Photo: Gary Hawkins Photography