What is the name of the small Italian racing car voiced by John Turturro in Pixar’s Cars 2?

Francesco Bernoulli is the Italian racing car voiced by John Turturro in Pixar’s Cars 2.

Francesco is a Formula One-inspired champion and one of Lightning McQueen’s major rivals during the World Grand Prix. His confident, theatrical personality creates a comic contrast with Lightning’s more focused racing style.

The character is associated with Italy and competes in the film’s international races, including events in Tokyo, Porto Corsa, and London. John Turturro provided Francesco’s English voice, while Lewis Hamilton and other performers voiced additional racing characters.

Francesco is separate from Luigi, the Italian Fiat 500 who runs Luigi’s Casa Della Tires in Radiator Springs. Luigi is a supporting character from the original Cars, whereas Francesco is a professional competitor introduced in the sequel.