In Pixar’s Cars 2, which fictional international race is held in Japan, Italy, and England?

The World Grand Prix is the fictional international race held in Japan, Italy, and England in Pixar’s Cars 2.

The event is organized by Miles Axlerod to promote Allinol, a new alternative fuel. Lightning McQueen competes for the United States, while racers from several countries take part in the three-race series.

The races are staged in Tokyo, Porto Corsa, and London. Their international setting expands the Cars world beyond Radiator Springs and gives the film a spy-adventure structure involving secret agents Finn McMissile and Holley Shiftwell.

The World Grand Prix should not be confused with the Piston Cup, the stock-car championship central to the first and third films. Cars 2 uses the international event as the story’s main public spectacle.