Lightning McQueen to Make F1 Debut at Monza for Cars 20th Anniversary

Lightning McQueen, the iconic character from Disney and Pixar’s Cars franchise, will become the latest face of the collaboration between Disney and Formula 1. The commercial partnership between the two parties has been extended through 2028, with the next phase of the “Fuel the Magic” programme introducing the popular Cars character to the world of Formula 1. The first products from the new collaboration will be available through Disney’s online store, including apparel, accessories and die-cast car models produced by Mattel. The international launch is scheduled for 27 August, with the collection subsequently arriving at the official Formula 1 store in Monza ahead of the Italian Grand Prix. The highlight of the collaboration will be Lightning McQueen’s debut at the Monza circuit. The Piston Cup champion will appear in a special racing livery as part of the celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of the Cars franchise, bringing the popular character into the Formula 1 environment for the first time.