Lightning McQueen Takes Over Monza as Formula 1 Celebrates 20 Years of Cars

Formula 1 and Disney will mark the 20th anniversary of Pixar’s Cars during this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix at Monza as part of their ongoing partnership.The celebrations will feature a special Mercedes Safety Car livery inspired by the popular animated franchise. Lightning McQueen, the film’s famous racing protagonist, has also made an appearance at the Monza circuit, attracting significant attention from fans.The collaboration highlights the lasting connection between Cars and motorsport. For many fans, the film provided their first introduction to racing and helped spark an interest in the sport from an early age.Formula 1 Chief Commercial Officer Emily Prazer said the anniversary provides an opportunity to celebrate the sport through characters that have become recognised and loved by multiple generations.The Monza celebrations are part of a wider effort to bring Formula 1 closer to younger audiences while recognising the cultural impact Cars has had on the world of motorsport.