Disney Speedstorm fans have recently noticed a surprising detail in the new artwork for Lightning McQueen that has sparked some controversy: the character is depicted with the wrong racing number. Developed by Gameloft, Disney Speedstorm features a diverse roster of beloved characters from across Disney’s vast media catalog, from classic princesses like Snow White and Cinderella to iconic figures like Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, each accompanied by themed tracks from their respective films and series.
With the launch of Season 18, Disney Speedstorm officially introduced the Cars franchise into the game’s lineup. This Piston Cup-themed season brought three new playable characters—Lightning McQueen, Mater, and Cruz Ramirez—and added Radiator Springs as a new track, letting players race through some of the most memorable locations from the Cars movies. While fans were excited to see the Pixar racing series join the Disney crossover, Lightning McQueen’s debut came with an unexpected point of contention: the character’s racing number in the new artwork didn’t match the iconic number 95 that fans