Francesco Bernoulli
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Francesco Bernoulli is a character Cars 2.
Bio
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 Lightning McQueen’s chief rival.
History
Cars 2
Francesco is the main antagonist, at least on Lightning McQueen's side of the movie, and is considered very self-centered and cocky. He beat Lightning McQueen in the first race, which only made their rivalry grow larger. In the race in Porto Corsa, Lightning won the race, with Francesco second. The race in London was disastrous, as Francesco kept screaming "WHAT IS HAPPENING!", due to the escape of Lightning McQueen on Mater. By the Radiator Springs Grand Prix, the rivalry between the two had settled down a little, and they can be considered "friends" although they do seem to still be major rivals at times.
Cars 2: The Video Game
Francesco re-appears in Cars 2: The Video Game, as a playable character.
Francesco's New Look!
Francesco has decided to visit Radiator Springs, to see his friends Lightning and Mater. However, Mater accidentally swings his tow hook into Francesco's hood, giving him a tiny dent. Francesco claims that a high-media celebrity like himself could never be seen with a dent like that. He asks Ramone to fix him up, and Ramone gets carried away and gives him a flame job.
Personality
Francesco is cocky and self-centered, as proven on numerous occasions with Lightning McQueen. In Cars 2, Francesco serves as the main antagonist on Lightning's part of the film, and has a similar persona to Chick Hicks.
Information
Basis
Francesco is based of of an Formula 1 race car, as noted from specifications such as open wheels and a long hood.
Livery
Francesco is painted red, white and green. He has red rims, as well as black rubber tires that read "Pasta Potenza".
Occupation
Francesco is a professional race car.
Merchandise
- Cars 2 Diecast Line (regular, metallic, chrome)
- Micro Drifters
- LEGO
- Disney Store Diecast Line
- Shake 'N' Go
Trivia
- His name comes from Daniel Bernoulli, a Swiss Mathematican.
- Franceso's tires read Pasta Potenza, which means Power Paste.
Gallery
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Promo image
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Diecast
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Metallic Diecast
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Chrome Diecast
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Micro Drifters
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Action Agents
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LEGO
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Chase Metallic Disney Store
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Shake 'N' Go
