Lightning McQueen debuts as F1 track vehicle at Italian GP
Disney and Pixar's Lightning McQueen has been spotted at Monza as a track vehicle for the Italian Grand Prix. The iconic animated race car's appearance is part of a newly announced multi-year extension between Formula 1 and Disney, expanding the "Fuel the Magic" campaign through to the end of 2028. Photos of Lightning McQueen's Monza appearance quickly made their way across social media ... Keep…
Disney and Pixar's animated race car, Lightning McQueen, made a debut as a track vehicle at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. This appearance is part of a multi-year extension between Formula 1 and Disney, which will continue until the end of 2028. The collaboration initially focused on Mickey & Friends, but Lightning McQueen's inclusion marks the first time the Cars character has been featured at an F1 event.
The partnership celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Cars franchise. F1 chief commercial officer Emily Prazer expressed excitement about the collaboration, stating that it demonstrates the strength of the partnership and their ambition to create new fan experiences. The newly announced merchandise collection brings together the excitement of Formula 1 with the nostalgia of Cars, appealing to fans of all ages.
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