In Pixar's Cars 2, who is revealed to be the main villain behind the spy plot?

In Pixar's Cars 2, Miles Axlerod is revealed to be the main villain behind the spy plot.

Axlerod is introduced as the wealthy former oil baron who organizes the World Grand Prix. He promotes the event as a showcase for Allinol, an alternative fuel that he claims is safe for the participating cars.

The film later reveals that Axlerod is secretly controlling the Lemons and using electromagnetic weapons to make Allinol-powered cars appear dangerous. His plan is to discredit alternative fuel and restore dependence on petroleum.

Finn McMissile and Holley Shiftwell are genuine spies, while Professor Zündapp serves Axlerod. This makes Axlerod's public role as race organizer a disguise rather than evidence that he is part of the British intelligence team.