Disney and Formula 1 are expanding their multi-year "Fuel the Magic" collaboration through the 2026 race season, with Mickey & Friends appearing trackside at select Grand Prix weekends alongside a growing lineup of merchandise, fashion partnerships, and an original WEBTOON comics series. Highlights include the new Velocity Collection launching May 14 on DisneyStore.com, a Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck-fronted F1 ACADEMY collection debuting May 21, and a Gentle Monster eyewear collab spanning Seoul and Shanghai.
Disney and Formula 1 are expanding their multi-year "Fuel the Magic" collaboration throughout the 2026 race season, bringing Mickey & Friends trackside at select Grand Prix weekends alongside new merchandise collections, an original WEBTOON comics series, and the debut of Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck as the faces of a new partnership with F1 ACADEMY. The campaign spans apparel, accessories, collectibles, and immersive fan experiences across cities from Shanghai to Montreal.
Key Details
Campaign: "Fuel the Magic" — multi-year Disney x Formula 1 collaboration
New F1 Academy Collection: Launches May 21 featuring Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck racing apparel
Velocity Collection: Available May 14 on DisneyStore.com and select flagship locations
WEBTOON Series: "Mickey x F1 Racing to the Top!" — new episodes each race weekend on WEBTOON
A promotional image features a stylized racing car, adorned with Minnie Mouse iconography, set against a dark, glowing background with the text "FUEL THE MAGIC" and logos for Disney, Minnie Mouse, and F1 Academy.
Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck Come to Montreal with F1 ACADEMY
The Canadian Grand Prix weekend (May 2026) marks a significant milestone for the campaign: Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck are stepping into the spotlight as part of the F1 ACADEMY RACING SERIES, ROUND 2 in Montreal. Following unforgettable moments in Las Vegas, Australia, Shanghai, and Miami, the collaboration is expanding its fan experience with a Disney x F1 ACADEMY-inspired show car in the "Fuel the Magic" Fan Zone, surprise character moments, and new race-ready apparel.
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The Disney x F1 ACADEMY Collection
The Disney x F1 ACADEMY Collection launches on May 21, blending the signature styles of Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck with the world of racing for a modern, feminine take on fanwear. The lineup includes graphic tees featuring the characters in F1 ACADEMY-inspired racing uniforms, statement hoodies with a reimagined Minnie Mouse wheel icon, and collectible accessories — pins, keychains, and dad hats — in bold pinks, purples, and blues. The collection is available trackside, on F1.com, at F1 Grand Prix Plaza, and on DisneyStore.com.
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Velocity Collection, Core Collection, and Pet Line
The Disney x Formula 1 Velocity Collection — a vibrant new lineup spanning apparel, accessories, and plush — is available beginning May 14 at 8 a.m. PST on DisneyStore.com and at select Disney Store flagship locations, with items coming soon to Disneyland Paris and Disney Store Europe. Highlights include:
Disney x Formula 1 Velocity Mickey Mouse 2026 Plush — Mickey in a sporty black race-inspired outfit, Disney Store exclusive
Disney x Formula 1 Velocity Mickey Mouse 1/4 Zip Pullover for Women — embroidered details, ribbed cadet collar, bold graphics, Disney Store exclusive
Disney x Formula 1 Velocity Mickey Mouse Crest T-Shirt for Men — crest design with checkered Mickey icon and wireframe graphic, Disney Store exclusive
Disney x Formula 1 Velocity Mickey Mouse T-Shirt for Kids — Mickey in race suit and helmet, Disney Store exclusive
Disney x Formula 1 Velocity Mickey Mouse Pullover Hoodie for Men — screened Velocity Collection artwork, Disney Store exclusive
Disney x Formula 1 Velocity Mickey Mouse Baseball Cap — embroidered details, brand patches, reflective gray piping
Disney x Formula 1 Velocity Mickey Mouse Crossbody Bag with Charms — compact, two-tone reflective fabric, with two enamel charms
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The Disney x Formula 1 Core Collection continues to expand alongside the Velocity launch. New drops include a varsity jacket featuring autographs from Mickey & Friends (launching May 15) and a Montreal-inspired capsule (May 20) with graphic tees, hoodies, and a collectible pin. For the first time, the assortment also includes a Disney x Formula 1 Pet Collection — an adjustable dog leash, harness, and waste bag holder in "Fuel the Magic" graphics, available in sizes XS–XL as a limited release at the F1 Hub Montreal.
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UNIQLO Joins in Canada
The Disney x Formula 1 UT collection from UNIQLO arrives in Canada beginning May 18, incorporating a UNIQLO-exclusive Mickey Mouse-inspired racetrack motif and raw tire mark graphics into its apparel lineup.
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The Miami Grand Prix Collection
Announced on April 15, 2026, the Miami-inspired Disney x Formula 1 Collection drop arrived on DisneyStore.com on April 23 at 8 a.m. PT. The lineup featured a Miami Grand Prix crew fleece pullover and collectible pin showcasing a vibrant multi-colored palette alongside Mickey Mouse and Miami-esque palm trees, celebrating the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix (May 1–3, 2026). Fans attending the race could also shop these designs in person at the fan zone, Paddock Club, and race retail locations.
A black rectangular pin with a white border features the word "MIAMI" in gold letters, palm trees, and three colorful Mickey Mouse figures with "FORMULA 1 MIAMI GRAND PRIX" text below them.An off-white hooded sweatshirt with a Mickey Mouse head logo featuring a car wheel and palm tree, "MIAMI" text, and colorful Mickey Mouse silhouettes down the right sleeve is displayed on a white background.A white hoodie features a colorful graphic print on the back with "MIAMI," Mickey Mouse characters, and "FORMULA 1 MIAMI GRAND PRIX."A smiling woman with braided hair holds up a Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix pin while wearing a white hoodie with a Mickey Mouse design.A person from behind is wearing a dark green hoodie with "MIAMI" printed in white letters with palm trees, multiple colorful Mickey Mouse characters, and "FORMULA 1 MIAMI GRAND PRIX" below it.
Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck Join F1 ACADEMY
Announced on March 13, 2026, Disney expanded its Formula 1 partnership to encompass F1 ACADEMY, positioning Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck as ambassadors celebrating confidence, individuality, and the power of women supporting women. The collaboration combines Disney storytelling with F1 ACADEMY's mission to champion the next generation of female racing talent, with fashion-forward apparel, on-site character experiences, and original content debuting throughout the spring season.
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Mickey Suits Up in Shanghai and a WEBTOON Series Launches
Earlier in the season, Mickey & Friends appeared in Formula 1-inspired uniforms at both the Chinese Grand Prix and at Shanghai Disneyland Resort, bringing high-energy trackside spirit to race weekend. The core collection continued to expand under the creative direction of Global Creative Director Bobby Kim, with graphic race tees, structured 5-panel caps, elevated outerwear, and host city-inspired capsules available at race hubs worldwide.
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Disney and WEBTOON also debuted an original vertical comics series, "Mickey x F1 Racing to the Top!", which launched alongside the Australian Grand Prix. New episodes release in sync with each race weekend throughout the 2026 season, following Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy as they help a racing team in crisis — blending Disney storytelling with the drama and teamwork of elite motorsport.
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Gentle Monster's 2026 Circuit Collection and Global Collabs
Gentle Monster is introducing the 2026 Circuit Collection — a global eyewear collaboration with Disney and Formula 1 — featuring eight styles made with lightweight materials, three of which are directly inspired by Mickey & Friends. Immersive pop-up experiences are planned in Seoul and Shanghai. The broader collaboration also includes collectible capsules with MINISO (30+ display-worthy items including blind-box vinyl figures, racing-suited plush, caps, socks, and drinkware in bold red-and-black palettes) as well as global fashion partnerships with Culture Kings and Uniqlo.
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What This Means for Disney and F1 Fans
The "Fuel the Magic" campaign reflects a shared vision between Disney and Formula 1 to unite racing, entertainment, and fashion through fan-first experiences that celebrate the sport's global cultural reach. With the Velocity Collection on DisneyStore.com, the F1 ACADEMY Collection debuting May 21, the WEBTOON series running all season, and more Grand Prix stops ahead, both trackside fans and at-home supporters have continued opportunities to engage. Follow @mickeymouse, @minniemouse, and @f1 and join the conversation with #FuelTheMagic.
Originally reported by disneyparksblog.com. GenieGrove rewrote this story; the original reporting is theirs.
