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The initiative celebrates the twentieth anniversary of Disney and Pixar's Cars franchise, with a special collaboration between Formula 1, Disney and Mercedes-AMG for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix in Monza.
Lightning McQueen takes to the track in the iconic Temple of Speed. On the occasion of the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, with Formula 1, Disney and Mercedes-AMG have entered into a special collaboration to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of "Cars", the beloved Disney and Pixar animation franchise. The legendary seven-time Piston Cup champion will be the protagonist of the lap of honor with a new look dedicated to F1. For the occasion, the official FIA Safety Car, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+, will also parade between the curbs with a unique edition customized livery created exclusively for the Brianza event, combining the performance of motorsport with the design of the animated film.
The initiative marks a new stage in the global partnership between Formula 1 and Disney, recently extended until 2028. Collectibles, clothing and die-cast models dedicated to the event have also been created for fans present at the circuit and remotely.

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