In Pixar's Cars 2, who is revealed to be the villainous mastermind?

Sir Miles Axlerod is revealed as the villainous mastermind in Pixar's Cars 2.

Axlerod is introduced as a wealthy former oil baron who presents the World Grand Prix and promotes Allinol, an alternative fuel. His public image suggests that he wants to demonstrate the fuel's benefits and encourage international cooperation.

The film later reveals that Axlerod organized the conspiracy behind the races. The plot uses electromagnetic radiation to make Allinol-powered cars explode, allowing him to discredit the fuel and profit from the resulting return to oil. He also disguises himself as a damaged electric car before exposing his true identity.

Professor Zündapp works as one of the conspiracy's important agents, while Finn McMissile is a British spy investigating it. Their roles can cause confusion because both are closely involved in the mystery, but Axlerod is the central mastermind.