In Pixar’s Cars 2, the World Grand Prix takes place in three countries.
The race visits Japan, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Its three main locations are Tokyo, Porto Corsa, and London, giving the sequel an international structure that contrasts with the first film’s focus on Radiator Springs and American stock-car racing.
The event is organized by Miles Axlerod and promoted as a competition for the world’s best racers. Lightning McQueen competes for the United States, while Francesco Bernoulli represents Italy and becomes his most visible racing rival.
The three-country count refers to the official race locations, not every place shown in the film. Cars 2 also includes spy investigations and travel scenes involving other settings, which can make the film’s geography seem broader than the World Grand Prix route itself.