What is the international racing event in Pixar's Cars 2 called?

The international racing event in Pixar's Cars 2 is called the World Grand Prix.

The event is created by Miles Axlerod and is presented as a three-race competition for the world's fastest cars. Lightning McQueen represents the United States, while competitors include Francesco Bernoulli of Italy and Lewis Hamilton's character-based racing car.

The races take place in Tokyo, Porto Corsa, and London. These locations give Cars 2 a distinctly international setting, unlike the original film's focus on Radiator Springs and American road culture. Mater accompanies Lightning and becomes involved in the movie's spy storyline.

The World Grand Prix is more than a sports competition in the plot. Its races are used to promote Allinol, the alternative fuel tied to Axlerod's scheme. This combination of racing, travel, and espionage is why Cars 2 has a broader action-adventure structure than the first Cars film.