In Pixar’s Cars 2, what is the name of the green Formula One-style racer from Italy?

In Pixar’s Cars 2, the green Formula One-style racer from Italy is Francesco Bernoulli. He is Lightning McQueen’s principal racing rival during the World Grand Prix and is known for his confidence and dramatic self-promotion.

Francesco grew up racing at the Monza circuit in Italy and later became a major international star. His single-seat design and open-wheel styling distinguish him from Lightning’s stock-car appearance. Their rivalry drives much of the World Grand Prix storyline, although Lightning ultimately learns that his friendship with Mater matters more than winning.

Francesco is voiced by John Turturro in the English version. The character’s name and design emphasize the film’s expanded international racing world, which includes racers representing different countries and racing traditions.

He is sometimes confused with other Cars 2 competitors. Max Schnell is a German racer, Raoul ÇaRoule represents France, and Lewis Hamilton appears as a British race car and also voices himself in the English version.