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Disney and Formula 1 partner for new comic book series
Egmont Ehapa Media, in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company and Formula 1, is launching a new comic book series titled ‘Formula 1 Vibes’. The release, Lustiges Taschenbuch (LTB) 614, is scheduled to hit retail and online markets on August 25, 2026.
This volume marks the beginning of a five-part story arc spanning issues 614 through 617. The narrative introduces characters from Duckburg to official Formula 1 racing circuits, featuring a storyline where Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck attend the Australian Grand Prix. The plot involves the Beagle Boys attempting to exploit VIP passes and Scrooge McDuck identifying business opportunities within the motorsport circuit.
Publisher Jörg Risken described the partnership as a way to unite two global brands through storytelling, bringing unique adventures to the LTB series.