In Pixar’s Cars 2, London is the setting for the World Grand Prix finale.
The final race takes place around famous London landmarks, including Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. This gives the climax a distinct visual setting while the sporting plot and the espionage story reach their turning points at the same time.
London is the third World Grand Prix location shown in the film. The championship begins in Tokyo, continues in Porto Corsa, and ends in England. Lightning McQueen competes for the overall title while Mater, Finn McMissile, and Holley Shiftwell pursue the larger conspiracy involving the race’s alternative fuel.
The city should not be confused with Porto Corsa, the Italian setting for the second race. London is also where the film’s final public race and its major action sequences converge.