In Pixar’s Cars 2, what worldwide race is organized by Sir Miles Axlerod?

Sir Miles Axlerod organizes the World Grand Prix in Pixar’s Cars 2.

The World Grand Prix is an international racing competition created to promote Allinol, a new alternative fuel. Its three major races take place in Tokyo, Porto Corsa, and London. Lightning McQueen enters the event, while Mater becomes involved in a spy adventure after being mistaken for an American secret agent.

Although the World Grand Prix appears to be a sporting event, it is also part of Axlerod’s larger plan. The film’s villains use electromagnetic pulses to make cars running on Allinol malfunction, creating public fear of the fuel.

Cars 2 expands the franchise beyond Radiator Springs and American stock-car racing. Its story combines racing with international espionage, drawing on spy-film conventions and settings across several countries. This global structure is why the World Grand Prix is distinct from the Piston Cup featured in the first and third films.