In Pixar's Cars 2, which Italian Formula car is Lightning McQueen's main racing rival?

Francesco Bernoulli is Lightning McQueen's main racing rival in Pixar's Cars 2.

Francesco is an Italian open-wheel race car who competes against McQueen in the World Grand Prix. He is designed as a fast, confident Formula-style racer and introduces a different racing tradition from McQueen's stock-car background. Their rivalry drives much of the sequel's racing action.

Francesco grew up racing at the Monza circuit and became a celebrated international champion. His exaggerated confidence makes him a comic foil for McQueen, while his speed makes him a serious competitor. The character is voiced by John Turturro in the English version.

Finn McMissile is a British spy, not a racer, and Miles Axlerod organizes the World Grand Prix rather than competing as McQueen's principal rival. Lewis Hamilton appears as another racer and is associated with the film's international cast, but Francesco is the central on-track opponent.