July 16, 2026

Capricorn GT2 Upgrade Kit 2026

Capricorn has announced the upcoming release of a new GT2 2026 Upgrade Kit designed to update their 2025 GT2 1:8 Nitro GT competition cat to the latest 2026 specifications.  The kit includes a wide range of new components, including the new chassis, developed in accordance with the 2026 regulations.  The main updates include a wheelbase that has been shortened by 2 mm for improved responsiveness and precision and a new straight front chassis design, fully compliant with the 2026 regulations.  The GT2 2026 also gets revised weight distribution for an even better overall balance.  A new radio plate has been optimised for improved servo installation and steering precision with a new, larger receiver box, making receiver installation and cable routing easier and cleaner.  The Italian manufacturer say track testing and the latest race have confirmed that these updates represent another significant step forward from the already highly successful 2025 GT2.  The car is now even easier to drive, more consistent and more predictable, allowing drivers of all levels to extract its full potential with confidence.  The GT2 2026 Upgrade Kit will be available soon for all current 2025 GT2 owners while customers who prefer to purchase a complete new car, the GT2 2026, this kit will be available at the end of July.

View CAD images of complete GT2 2026 car here

July 10, 2026

Capricorn Quantum 1:8 Electric – First Images

Having announced with CAD images the development of an electric version of its flagship 1:8 Onroad Nitro chassis, the Quantum, Capricorn has released the first images of the product electric variant.  Set to be available from next week, the Italian manufacturer say while born from the revolutionary Quantum nitro platform which was presented at the end of 2025, ‘the electric version has been designed completely from the ground up to offer ultimate in performance, driving precision and ease of tune-up.’  It added that, ‘After the great success of Quantum Nitro, the time has come to bring the same winning philosophy in the electrical category.’

View more images here

June 22, 2026

Hamon joins Capricorn for 1:8 Onroad | GT program

Capricorn has announced that top Australian nitro racer Jeff Hamon will be an official team driver for the 2026 season.  The 1:8 GT World Championship podium finisher and 1:8 Onroad Worlds Finalist will represent the Italian manufacturer in both categories, using the Quantum in 1:8 Onroad and LAB GT2 for GT.  Reacting to the announcement, Hamon said, ‘I am incredibly excited to join the Capricorn team!  For me, Capricorn has always been the Ferrari of RC racing.  The passion, engineering excellence, attention to detail and performance behind the brand are qualities I have admired since its very beginning.  It is truly special to now be part of such an iconic team.  I would like to sincerely thank Patrizio for the opportunity and trust to represent Capricorn on and off the track.  I’m looking forward to this exciting new chapter and to achieving great results together!’

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

June 22, 2026

Capricorn Quantum Separate Engine Mount

Capricorn has announced the availability of its new separate engine mount kit for its Quantum 1:8 Nitro Onroad kit.  Designed exclusively for the Quantum model, this new engine mount features a three-screw fixing system that increases rigidity around the engine area.  An upgrade for drivers looking to maximise performance and fine-tune their car’s behaviour on track,  the increased rigidity results in a more responsive and precise handling through corners.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

May 22, 2026

Capricorn Quantum 1:8 Electric Onroad Chassis

After the release of its very well received new design Quantum 1:8 Nitro Onroad car, the first batch sold out in 24-days, Capricorn has announced the upcoming release of a electric version of the platform and released the first official renders.  The Italian manufacturer said after the ‘extraordinary’ market response to the Quantum, customers who managed to get one being extremely pleased, and requests for the car every day they decided to expand the Quantum platform into the electric on-road segment.  A category that is rapidly growing in the worldwide RC scene, the electric Quantum is already in production with pre-orders set to open shortly.

View more renders here

May 4, 2026

Paloschi wins Round 2 of Italian GT Championship

Gabriele Paloschi has won the second round of the AMSCI 1:8 GT Italian National Championship, the Capricorn driver taking the win ahead of Top Qualifier and defending Champion Andrea Catanzani.  Hosted by the Stradivari Miniautodromo in Cremona, Northern Italy,  qualifying saw the Serpent of Round 1 winner Catanzani secure the top spot as he went fastest in 2 of the four rounds.  Fastest in final qualifier, Senesi GT International GP winner Paloschi would secure P2 ahead of the Nova Engines backed Raptor of Turkish Championship regular Burak Kilic who topped Q3.  In the 45-minute final, with Kilic retiring after just 15-minutes, up front Catanzani  looked set to go 2 from 2 in the championship as he lapped the field and posted the fastest lap of the race.  With just minutes left on the clock however the leader suffered a tyre failure allowing Paloschi through to the lead as the World Championship Top Qualifier visited the pits.  Paloschi would hold on to take the win by just under 3-seconds from Catanzani for an Ielasi Tuned engines 1-2.  Multiple Irish National Champion, and another of the championship’s regular international visitors, Clive Connolly completed the podium.  Behind the Schepis Model’s driver, reigning European Champion Filippo Beretta claimed 4th.  Beretta will try to defend his title later this month when drivers travel to Portugal for the 2026 EFRA European GT Championships at Vila Real.

Image: Gabriele Paloschi [Facebook]

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