# F1 and Disney Celebrate 20 Years of Cars at 2026 Italian Grand Prix

Formula 1 and Disney will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Cars at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix with a special Safety Car activation.

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Formula 1 and Disney announced a collaboration to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the movie Cars at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix in Monza. [^1]

Lightning McQueen, the protagonist of the Pixar Cars franchise, appeared at the Italian Grand Prix to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film series. [^2]

The character Lightning McQueen will give a lap of honor to attendees and television viewers at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix. [^3]

The official FIA Formula 1 Safety Car, a Mercedes-AMG GT 64 PRO 4MATIC+, will feature a bespoke livery inspired by the movie Cars for this specific event. [^4]

A Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ Safety Car will be decorated with Lightning McQueen's image for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix. [^5]

The character Lightning McQueen will make a special appearance at the Monza circuit and complete a ceremonial lap during the 2026 Italian Grand Prix. [^6]

During the weekend, Lightning McQueen was present at the circuit and a Mercedes-AMG safety vehicle was decorated with special Cars-themed elements. [^7]

The appearance was part of a collaboration between Formula 1, Disney, and Pixar to unite motorsport with entertainment and connect with new generations. [^8]

The collaboration aims to fuse the worlds of Formula 1, Disney, and Pixar to honor two decades of the Cars franchise. [^9]

The character's appearance generated an immediate reaction from fans who grew up watching the Pixar movies and now enjoy Formula 1. [^10]

## What this stands on

1. Formula 1 and Disney announced a collaboration to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the movie Cars at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix in Monza. (Diario De México, News)
2. Lightning McQueen, the protagonist of the Pixar Cars franchise, appeared at the Italian Grand Prix to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film series. (Publimetro Colombia, News)
3. The character Lightning McQueen will give a lap of honor to attendees and television viewers at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix. (Diario De México, News)
4. The official FIA Formula 1 Safety Car, a Mercedes-AMG GT 64 PRO 4MATIC+, will feature a bespoke livery inspired by the movie Cars for this specific event. (Diario De México, News)
5. A Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ Safety Car will be decorated with Lightning McQueen's image for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix. (El Economista, News)
6. The character Lightning McQueen will make a special appearance at the Monza circuit and complete a ceremonial lap during the 2026 Italian Grand Prix. (El Economista, News)
7. During the weekend, Lightning McQueen was present at the circuit and a Mercedes-AMG safety vehicle was decorated with special Cars-themed elements. (Publimetro Colombia, News)
8. The appearance was part of a collaboration between Formula 1, Disney, and Pixar to unite motorsport with entertainment and connect with new generations. (Publimetro Colombia, News)
9. The collaboration aims to fuse the worlds of Formula 1, Disney, and Pixar to honor two decades of the Cars franchise. (Diario De México, News)
10. The character's appearance generated an immediate reaction from fans who grew up watching the Pixar movies and now enjoy Formula 1. (Publimetro Colombia, News)

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