The World Grand Prix is the international race series contested in Pixar's Cars 2.
The competition is organized by Miles Axlerod to promote Allinol, an alternative fuel. Lightning McQueen competes for the series, while Mater's encounters with spies reveal a conspiracy connected to the fuel and the races.
Cars 2 moves the action beyond the United States, with races in locations including Tokyo, Porto Corsa, and London. This international structure distinguishes the sequel from the first film's focus on the Piston Cup and Radiator Springs.
The World Grand Prix is fictional, although its globe-spanning format draws on real international motorsport events. It should not be mistaken for the Piston Cup, the recurring American racing championship in the Cars universe.