In Pixar’s Cars 2, what is the name of the race series held around the world?

In Pixar’s Cars 2, the international race series is called the World Grand Prix.

The competition is organized by former oil magnate Miles Axlerod to promote Allinol, an alternative fuel. It takes the racers to major international locations and provides the public event around which the film’s spy plot develops.

Lightning McQueen enters the World Grand Prix as a leading competitor, while Mater travels with him. The race is designed to give Cars 2 a broader scope than the first film, moving beyond the fictional American town of Radiator Springs.

The World Grand Prix is fictional, though its name and presentation echo real-world grand-prix motor racing. Its events combine racing, international travel, and espionage, making the sequel structurally different from the more character-focused original Cars.