Who is the main villainous racer in Pixar’s Cars 3?

Jackson Storm is the main villainous racer in Pixar’s Cars 3.

Storm is a next-generation race car whose advanced technology and training make him much faster than many established competitors. His success threatens Lightning McQueen’s place in the Piston Cup racing world.

The character represents a generational shift in the sport. McQueen must decide whether to retire, keep competing, or adapt by learning new methods. Cruz Ramirez becomes an important part of that process.

Storm is voiced in English by Armie Hammer. Cars 3 was released in 2017 and was directed by Brian Fee. Unlike Chick Hicks, who is McQueen’s principal rival in the first film, Storm is the central racing threat in the third film.