It’s a big weekend for both Marvel fans and motorsports enthusiasts, as the worlds of superheroes and speed collide in a high-octane crossover. Marvel Studios has partnered with McLaren Racing for a special Fantastic Four collaboration, celebrating the premiere of Fantastic Four: First Steps and the high-stakes Belgium Grand Prix—both taking place this weekend.
Dubbed by fans as the “Fantastic FOURmula 1” collab, this partnership highlights the power of two elite teams: McLaren’s cutting-edge Formula 1 crew and Marvel’s iconic Fantastic Four.
Ver esta publicación en Instagram
From the Fantasticar to the F1 Garage
In a new teaser released by Marvel, fans get a sneak peek at H.E.R.B.I.E.—the Fantastic Four’s robotic assistant—tinkering with the team’s famous Fantasticar. Meanwhile, McLaren’s engineers are seen prepping Lando Norris’ and Oscar Piastri’s F1 cars in real life, emphasizing the collaboration between fiction and Formula 1.
While the final McLaren livery remains under wraps, it’s expected to debut during the Belgium Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. Will the cars include Fantastic Four-inspired designs? Fans are eagerly waiting to find out.
A Blockbuster and a Championship Weekend
This promotional pairing is Marvel’s way of celebrating the long-awaited theatrical release of Fantastic Four: First Steps, which introduces a new era for the First Family on the big screen. The synergy between a massive Marvel movie launch and one of F1’s most-watched races adds even more energy to the weekend.
Marvel Is Also Electrifying Formula E
But Marvel’s motorsport momentum doesn’t stop there.
Also announced this weekend: Formula E will host a special event titled The 2025 Marvel Fantastic Four London E-Prix, held at the ExCeL Arena as part of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship 2024/25. This special edition race marks a first-of-its-kind crossover between Marvel Studios and the electric racing world, with London hosting a superhero-powered showdown of its own.
A Fantastic Weekend for Speed and Cinema
With Fantastic Four: First Steps debuting in theaters, the Belgium Grand Prix showcasing a Marvel x McLaren livery, and Formula E hosting a themed race in London, this weekend becomes a landmark event for pop culture and racing.
Whether you’re in the cinema or trackside, the Fantastic Four are racing into a bold new era—and they’ve brought two of the world’s fastest teams with them.
