In Pixar's Cars 2, what racing event brings competitors to Japan, Italy, and England?

In Pixar's Cars 2, the World Grand Prix brings competitors to Japan, Italy, and England.

The fictional competition is organized as a global race series that showcases the Allinol alternative fuel. Lightning McQueen enters as a leading racer, while Mater's accidental spy adventure unfolds alongside the sporting events.

The three principal race locations are Tokyo, Porto Corso, and London. These settings give Cars 2 a more international scale than the first film, which focuses mainly on Radiator Springs and American stock-car culture.

The World Grand Prix should not be confused with the Piston Cup. The Piston Cup is the domestic championship associated with McQueen's career in the first film and later stories. Cars 2 uses the international event to connect racing, industrial competition, and espionage. The movie's plot also reveals that the race is linked to a conspiracy involving fuel and public perception.