What is the name of the global race in Pixar’s Cars 2?

The global race in Pixar’s Cars 2 is called the World Grand Prix.

The World Grand Prix is a three-race international competition created by Miles Axlerod. It is intended to demonstrate the potential of Allinol, a new alternative fuel, while bringing famous racers together from different countries. Lightning McQueen enters the event, and Mater becomes entangled in the spy plot surrounding it.

The competition travels to Tokyo, Porto Corsa, and London. These locations give Cars 2 a broader setting than the first film, which is centered largely on Radiator Springs and the surrounding American highways. The international structure also allows the movie to parody and reference global motorsport and espionage stories.

The World Grand Prix should not be confused with the Piston Cup, the fictional American racing championship featured in the original Cars. The Florida 500 is a separate race associated especially with Cars 3. Each title belongs to a different part of the franchise’s racing world.