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Lightning McQueen set for 2026 Italian Grand Prix appearance as Cars marks 20 years
Formula 1 says Disney Pixar’s Cars is marking its 20th anniversary this year. As part of that, Lightning McQueen will make a special guest appearance at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix.
F1 Hub Newsroom
September 8, 2026
Formula 1 has highlighted the 20th anniversary of Disney Pixar’s Cars, saying the film reaches that milestone this year.
It also announced that Lightning McQueen will make a special guest appearance at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix.
The coverage presents the news as part of a look back at the points where Cars and Formula 1 have crossed over.
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