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Disney Debuts Cars x Formula 1 Merch as Lightning McQueen Appears at Monza

The coordinated on‑track activations are being used to convert Cars' 20th‑anniversary visibility into a timed online retail push.

Overview

  • Disney Store made a Disney and PixarCars’ with Formula 1 collection available online in a timed drop tied to the Monza weekend and Lightning McQueen Day.
  • The assortment includes higher‑end and everyday pieces with listed prices on launch, including a $300 Cars x Formula 1 jacket, an $84.99 Lightning McQueen Spirit Jersey, and a $100 Lightning McQueen Loungefly mini backpack.
  • Loungefly separately released a Pixar Cars 20th Anniversary line featuring novelty items such as a light‑up McQueen mini backpack and a Tow Mater figural crossbody that were posted for sale the same weekend.
  • The retail drops matched visible activations at the Italian Grand Prix, where Lightning McQueen appeared as an F1 track vehicle and a Mercedes‑AMG FIA safety car received a Cars‑inspired livery.
  • These product launches build on Disney’s extended Fuel the Magic partnership with Formula 1 through 2028 and use anniversary timing to target cross‑generational fans and drive immediate online demand.