In Pixar's Cars 2, what is the name of the worldwide racing event entered by Lightning McQueen?

The World Grand Prix is the worldwide racing event entered by Lightning McQueen in Pixar's Cars 2.

The competition is organized by Miles Axlerod and takes place across three major settings: Tokyo, Porto Corsa, and London. McQueen competes for the event's racing title while Mater becomes entangled in Finn McMissile's espionage investigation.

The World Grand Prix gives Cars 2 a broader international setting than the first film. Its races use different surfaces and environments, including city streets and a seaside circuit. The event also connects to the film's storyline about Allinol, an alternative fuel promoted as a major technological breakthrough.

The World Grand Prix should not be confused with the Piston Cup, which is the principal championship in the original Cars and a major focus of Cars 3. Although both are fictional motorsport competitions, they belong to different parts of the franchise's racing world.