Which villain leads the plot against the World Grand Prix in Pixar’s Cars 2?

Sir Miles Axlerod leads the plot against the World Grand Prix in Pixar’s Cars 2.

Axlerod is introduced as a former oil baron who claims to have converted to electric power. He organizes the World Grand Prix to promote Allinol, a new alternative fuel, and presents himself as an advocate for cleaner transportation.

The film later reveals that Axlerod is the mastermind behind the conspiracy. He uses the races and a weaponized electromagnetic pulse to make Allinol appear dangerous, hoping to discredit alternative fuel and restore the dominance of oil-powered vehicles.

Professor Zündapp assists the operation, while Mater uncovers key evidence after becoming entangled in the international spy story. Axlerod’s identity is deliberately hidden for much of the film, making him distinct from the more visibly threatening Professor Zündapp. Cars 2 was released in 2011 and shifted the series toward espionage and international racing.