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What kind of car is Lightning McQueen? Probably not what you think

Is Lightning McQueen a Corvette, a Viper, or a NASCAR stock car? The real inspiration behind Pixar's red-hot racer might surprise you.

Lightning McQueen's #95 Is Actually A Hidden Pixar Easter Egg

Lightning McQueen's famous #95 is not just a racing number. Here's the hidden Pixar connection behind it. Lightning McQueen's ...

Lightning McQueen at the Italian GP: Inside the Cars takeover making waves in the F1 paddock

It's 20 years since the story of Lightning McQueen's rookie season in the Piston Cup first captivated cinemagoers around the globe.

Disney And Pixar’s ‘Cars’ Races Into 20th Anniversary With An F1 Partnership And Enduring Legacy

The Cars collection and experiences at Formula 1 Gran Premio d’Italia 2026 in Monza may be Disney and Formula 1’s most natural collaborations yet.

Lightning McQueen to make F1 debut at Italian GP as safety car also gets Cars makeover

Lightning McQueen will make an appearance at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix, with the Cars character set to take an honorary lap around Monza.

Lightning McQueen Celebrates 20 Years with Honorary Lap at Monza's F1 Race

Disney and Formula 1 celebrated 20 years of Cars at Monza with a Lightning McQueen lap, a custom safety car, and a new collection inspired by Radiator Springs.