In Pixar’s Cars 3, who trains Lightning McQueen after he is injured in a crash?

Cruz Ramirez trains Lightning McQueen after his crash in Pixar’s Cars 3.

Ramirez is a modern yellow sports coupe who works as a trainer at the Rust-eze Racing Center. She uses advanced simulators, data, and exercise routines to prepare racers, but she initially has little experience working with a veteran who prefers traditional methods.

McQueen hires Cruz to help him compete against Jackson Storm, a younger racer from a new generation of high-performance cars. Their training journey takes them through several unusual exercises, including time spent at a demolition derby and a dirt-track race.

Cruz eventually reveals that she has always wanted to race herself. Her development changes the meaning of McQueen’s comeback: instead of simply reclaiming his old status, he learns to mentor a new competitor and pass on what Doc Hudson taught him.