In Pixar's Cars 2, which fictional race takes place in three countries?

The World Grand Prix takes place in three countries in Pixar's Cars 2.

The fictional competition is organized by Sir Miles Axlerod to promote Allinol, an alternative fuel. Its three races are held in Tokyo, Porto Corsa in Italy, and London. Lightning McQueen competes in the event, while Mater becomes entangled in an international espionage plot involving modified cars and a hidden plan to discredit Allinol.

The World Grand Prix gives Cars 2 a much broader setting than the first film. Instead of focusing mainly on Route 66 and the Piston Cup, the sequel moves through recognizable international locations and uses different racing styles, including a street circuit and a road race.

The event is sometimes confused with the Piston Cup, which is the domestic stock-car championship from the first film and remains part of McQueen's background. The World Grand Prix is specifically the global race series created for Cars 2.