In Pixar’s Cars 3, what is the name of Lightning McQueen’s young trainer?

Cruz Ramirez is Lightning McQueen’s young trainer in Pixar’s Cars 3.

Cruz works at the Rust-eze Racing Center and is assigned to help McQueen prepare for a new generation of high-tech racers. She begins as a confident trainer with limited experience in top-level competition, but her relationship with McQueen reveals that she has racing ambitions of her own.

Cristela Alonzo voices Cruz Ramirez. The character represents the film’s focus on changing technology, mentorship, and the possibility of finding a new role after a career changes direction. During the story, McQueen learns from Cruz while also helping her recognize her own talent. Cars 3 was released in 2017 and was directed by Brian Fee, making it the first Cars feature not directed by John Lasseter.