Tous les pilotes du World Grand Prix (Cars 2)

All World Grand Prix Racers (Cars 2)

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A race in three stages where every car runs in its country’s colors. In Cars 2, the World Grand Prix takes in Tokyo, Porto Corsa and London. Lining up against Lightning McQueen are the Italian open-wheel car Francesco Bernoulli, the American Jeff Gorvette — a nod to driver Jeff Gordon —, the French rally driver Raoul ÇaRoule, the German Max Schnell, the Brazilian Carla Veloso, the only female on the grid, or the Japanese Shu Todoroki. Lewis Hamilton makes a cameo there and voices himself. A complete overview of the lineup.

Summary

The World Grand Prix, the race at the heart of Cars 2

In Cars 2, the World Grand Prix brings together the global elite of racing across three spectacular stages — Tokyo, Porto Corsa, and London. It's an opportunity to discover a grid of drivers from all over the world, each wearing their country's colors. A complete overview of the lineup.

Night starting grid on a Tokyo avenue: two columns of multicoloured race cars wait for the start between World Grand Prix barriers, beneath the neon signs and the packed grandstands.
The World Grand Prix grid at the Tokyo start, the first of the three rounds along with Porto Corsa and London.

🧳 A race that moves from Tokyo to London is not one you follow without luggage: our Cars suitcases come along on your own departures.

The favorites of the grid

  • Francesco Bernoulli 🇮🇹 — the arrogant and ultra-fast Italian open-wheel car, Lightning McQueen's great rival.
  • Lightning McQueen 🇺🇸 — guest of honor, the Piston Cup champion comes to compete against the world's elite.
  • Jeff Gorvette 🇺🇸 — the American racing Chevrolet Corvette, a nod to (and voiced by) driver Jeff Gordon.
  • Lewis Hamilton 🇬🇧 — cameo by the real Formula 1 world champion, who voices himself.
Cars 2 Jeff Gorvette Car - Edition with Metallic Finish Silver

On the grid

Cars 2 Jeff Gorvette Car - Metallic Finish Silver Edition

Jeff Gorvette in metallic finish: the American champion of the World Grand Prix for your display case.

€19.90 View car
Red, green and white open-wheel single-seater race car, seen head-on, at full speed along a wide city avenue lined with buildings and advertising barriers.
Francesco Bernoulli, the Italian open-wheel single-seater: Lightning McQueen's declared rival, here running the London leg.

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The European delegation

  • Raoul ÇaRoule 🇫🇷 — the French rally champion, king of slippery surfaces.
  • Nigel Gearsley 🇬🇧 — the elegant British GT.
  • Max Schnell 🇩🇪 — the German racing sedan, precision and power.
  • Miguel Camino 🇪🇸 — the fiery Spanish driver with a bullfighter's temperament.
A dark green GT attacks a corner of the Tokyo circuit, followed by a blue rally car and a yellow and orange race car, alongside advertising barriers.
Three Europeans on the attack on the Tokyo layout: Nigel Gearsley in front of Raoul ÇaRoule and Miguel Camino.

The rest of the international grid

  • Carla Veloso 🇧🇷 — the Brazilian endurance prototype, the only female on the grid.
  • Shu Todoroki 🇯🇵 — the Japanese racing car with dragon motifs.
  • Memo Rojas Jr. 🇲🇽 — the Mexican driver associated with the Grand Prix.
  • Jan « Flash » Nilsson 🇸🇪 — the Swedish representative.
  • Rip Clutchgoneski — from the (fictional) Republic of New Rearendia, the outsider of the grid.
  • Long Ge 🇨🇳 — exclusive driver in the Chinese versions of the film.
Cars 2 Car - Carla Veloso "Carnival Cup" Edition

Carnival Cup Edition

Cars 2 Car - Carla Veloso "Carnival Cup" Edition

Carla Veloso carnival version: the Brazilian Grand Prix driver in diecast.

€26.90 View car
Official portrait of a green and blue closed-wheel racing prototype, rear wing raised, on a dark grey background, with the caption Carla Veloso.
Carla Veloso, the Brazilian endurance prototype: the only female entrant in the World Grand Prix.

📌 Every driver on the grid defends their country's colors: you can show yours with our Cars pins clipped to your bag.

Summary table

Driver Country Vehicle type
Francesco Bernoulli Italy Formula 1 open-wheel car
Jeff Gorvette United States Chevrolet Corvette racing car
Lewis Hamilton United Kingdom Racing car (the real F1 driver)
Raoul ÇaRoule France Rally car
Nigel Gearsley United Kingdom British GT
Max Schnell Germany German racing sedan
Miguel Camino Spain Spanish racing car
Carla Veloso Brazil Endurance prototype (Le Mans)
Shu Todoroki Japan Japanese racing car
Memo Rojas Jr. Mexico Racing car
Jan « Flash » Nilsson Sweden Racing car
Long Ge China Exclusive driver for Chinese versions

FAQ — Frequently asked questions

  • What is the World Grand Prix in Cars 2?
    An international three-race competition (Tokyo, Porto Corsa, London) that brings together the world's best drivers, central to the plot of Cars 2.
  • Who is Lightning McQueen's main rival in Cars 2?
    Francesco Bernoulli, the arrogant and incredibly fast Italian open-wheel car.
  • Are there real drivers in Cars 2?
    Yes: Lewis Hamilton makes a cameo and voices himself, and Jeff Gorvette is a nod to driver Jeff Gordon.
  • How many drivers participate in the World Grand Prix?
    About a dozen international racers make up the grid, in addition to Lightning McQueen, who is a guest of honor.
  • Where can I find cars from the World Grand Prix drivers?
    In our Cars 2 collection and our Cars 2 toy cars.
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