In Pixar's Cars 2, what is the name of the international race contested in three countries?

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In Pixar's Cars 2, the international race contested in three countries is the World Grand Prix.

The event is organized by former oil magnate Miles Axlerod to promote Allinol, a new alternative fuel. Its three races take place in Tokyo, Porto Corsa, and London, giving Cars 2 a much broader setting than the first film's American road-trip story.

Lightning McQueen competes for Team Lightning McQueen, while Mater becomes entangled in the espionage surrounding the event. The races use different surfaces and environments: Tokyo features a night course, Porto Corsa provides a coastal setting, and London hosts the finale.

The World Grand Prix should not be confused with the Piston Cup, which is the stock-car racing championship central to Cars and Cars 3. It is also not a real-world racing series; it was created specifically for the film.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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