Overview
- During the Monza race weekend (Sept. 4–6), Lightning McQueen is serving as the official support and track vehicle and is scheduled to run an honorary lap timed with Lightning McQueen Day on Sept. 5.
- Formula 1’s official Mercedes‑AMG GT 63 PRO Safety Car received a bespoke Cars‑inspired livery that will appear throughout the race broadcast.
- A Disney and Pixar’s Cars x Formula 1 merchandise collection went on sale trackside at Monza with select items also available online via the F1 Official Online Store and DisneyStore.com.
- The Monza activation is the first major inclusion of the Cars franchise in F1’s multi‑year 'Fuel the Magic' collaboration, which was extended through the end of 2028.
- Organizers say the crossover is meant to link generations of fans and grow younger, family viewership, with Mattel die‑cast tie‑ins and paddock moments such as Liam Lawson photographed with the full‑size McQueen adding direct fan appeal.