Mama mia— it’s an Italian trio in today’s Cars 2 character reveal!
First, meet Francesco Bernoulli, one of Lightning McQueen’s main rivals at the World Grand Prix. As always, an official description and high resolution image is provided below.
Official Description: "Francesco Bernoulli grew up in the shadow of the famous Monza race course in Italy where he and his friends would sneak onto the track and race the famous Pista di Alta Velocita bank turn. He was an instant winner on the amateur circuit and soon became an international Formula Racer champion. The ladies love Francesco’s open wheels, youngsters look up to his winning spirit and fellow racers envy his speed. But Francesco’s biggest fan is Francesco himself, as evidenced by his racing number. As the most famous race car in Europe, #1 Francesco is a favorite to win the World Grand Prix, which also makes him McQueen’s chief rival."
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Luigi’s Uncle Topolino (Franco Nero) is up next.
Official Description: "In the small village of Santa Ruotina, near Porto Corsa, Italy, Luigi’s favorite uncle, Uncle Topolino, resides with his beloved wife, Mama Topolino. Uncle Topolino is the owner of the village’s tire shop, where he taught Luigi and Guido everything they know, though Uncle Topolino is full of sage advice about more than just tires."
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…and his aunt, Mama Topolino (Vanessa Redgrave) follows.
Official Description: "To all who know her, Luigi’s aunt, Mama Topolino, is a masterful cook with the best fuel in the village of Santa Ruotina, near Porto Corsa, Italy. Though she has a loving, but fiery relationship with her husband, Uncle Topolino, she shows her love and generosity for both family and friends by feeding everyone her renowned delizioso fuel."
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Meet Bernoulli, Uncle and Mama Topolino when Cars 2 rolls into US theaters on June 24.
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Last modified: February 7, 2011
Finally! We get to see Luigi’s family!