In Pixar's Cars 2, which character secretly masterminds the plot against Allinol?

In Pixar's Cars 2, Sir Miles Axlerod secretly masterminds the plot against Allinol.

Axlerod presents himself as a former oil tycoon who became an environmentalist and created the World Grand Prix to promote Allinol. His public image makes him appear to be an ally of alternative fuel and international racing. The film later reveals that he is the true leader of the conspiracy.

The plot uses electromagnetic weapons to make cars running on Allinol malfunction. The conspirators intend to make the fuel look dangerous, discredit alternatives to petroleum, and protect the oil business. Professor Zündapp helps develop and deploy the equipment, but he is not the mastermind.

Axlerod also manipulates the competition and ultimately uses Mater as part of his plan. Mater's accidental observations, combined with information from Finn McMissile and Holley Shiftwell, expose Axlerod's identity. The character's name is styled as Sir Miles Axlerod, which is the film's canonical full name.