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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]
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  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
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