Shanghai Disneyland has unveiled a stunning Formula 1 show car inspired by Mickey Mouse, now on display in Tomorrowland. Featuring a vibrant black, red, yellow, and white livery with Mickey racing across the side, the car is part of the “Fuel the Magic” collaboration between Disney and Formula 1. This initiative marks the expansion of their multi-year partnership launched in Las Vegas last year. During the kick-off ceremony, Mickey and Minnie joined F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and executives to celebrate the partnership's 2026 expansion. A personal touch is added with Mickey's autograph near the driver's seat of the show car.
The Race Car Is Right Next to TRON
The car will remain on display near TRON Lightcycle Run for a limited time, which honestly makes perfect sense because both experiences are all about high-speed thrills and futuristic aesthetics. TRON Lightcycle Run is one of Shanghai Disneyland's most intense attractions, featuring motorcycle-style ride vehicles that simulate racing through a digital landscape, so placing the Formula 1 car nearby creates a thematic connection between the two racing experiences.
Mickey and Minnie are making surprise appearances in their racing looks at the park's Main Entrance portal, greeting guests in specially designed Formula 1-themed costumes that are honestly a pretty big departure from their traditional outfits. The racing costumes show how Disney adapts its classic characters to contemporary partnerships, such as the global phenomenon of Formula 1 racing.
The Chinese Grand Prix Is This Weekend
The offerings coincide with the Chinese Grand Prix this weekend, from March 13-15, creating synergy between the Disney park experience and the major international racing event in Shanghai. At the Chinese Grand Prix, there will be a “Fuel the Magic” fanzone with branded merchandise, including race-specific pieces inspired by Shanghai, the host city, and a core Disney x Formula 1 collection available at the F1 Hub and Grand Prix Plaza, as well as online at F1.com and the Amazon F1 Store for U.S. customers.
Special Disney entertainment moments including appearances by Mickey & Friends sporting their Formula 1 fandom in a stylish new way will bring Disney magic to the racing environment, creating family-friendly entertainment at events that traditionally skew toward adult motorsport enthusiasts. The integration of Disney characters into Formula 1 race weekends represents strategic effort to broaden Formula 1's appeal to families and younger audiences.
They Made a Whole Comics Series for the Race Car
Disney and WEBTOON teamed up to create “Mickey x F1 Racing to the Top!” as an original vertical comics series that debuted during the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and will run exclusively on WEBTOON's global platform with new episodes dropping throughout the 2026 race season in sync with each race weekend. The vertical comics format reflects WEBTOON's mobile-first platform, designed for scrolling on smartphones.
In this all-new adventure, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy rally together to help a racing team in crisis, proving that friendship and collaboration are always the winning strategy, which is exactly the kind of wholesome Disney messaging you'd expect.
The Race Car Merchandise Is Everywhere
Following the debut of the first Disney x Formula 1 collection in Las Vegas last year, Disney Store is introducing additional releases, beginning with a Mickey Mouse plush in a Formula 1 uniform launching exclusively in Australia in time for the Australian Grand Prix, with a global rollout planned later this year. Gentle Monster will introduce the 2026 Circuit Collection, a global eyewear collaboration with Disney and Formula 1 that reimagines the structural language of F1 cars through bold, fashion-forward lenses, featuring 8 styles with three designs inspired by Mickey and Friends.
The launch will include immersive pop-up experiences in Seoul and Shanghai, where a monumental Mickey Mouse sculpture will stand alongside an F1 car, bringing the high-energy spirit of “Fuel the Magic” to life. New collaborations across apparel, accessories, collectibles, plush, and more will offer a distinct interpretation of racing culture through the lens of Mickey & Friends, creating a diverse product portfolio that appeals to everyone, from kids wanting plush toys to adults seeking fashion-forward accessories.
