Leonardo Cordeiro
Leonardo Santos Cordeiro (born 8 November 1989 in São José dos Campos) is a Brazilian racing driver. Career Karting Cordeiro made his karting debut in 2003, at the age of 13. In 2004 and 2005, Cordeiro became Champion of the Petrobrás Smile Cup. In 2006 and 2007, he was runner-up in the Brazilian championship. Formula Three Cordeiro began his single seater career in 2007 in the Formula Three Sudamericana championship. Driving for Lecor Sports, Cordeiro finished seventeenth in the championship, taking one podium finish at Interlagos. Cordeiro remained in the series for 2008 but switched to Cesario Fórmula. He improved to fifth in the standings with one win at Piriápolis. For 2009, Cordeiro remained in the championship with Cesario Fórmula. He won ten of the eighteen races he competed, and became champion by 40 points ahead of compatriot Claudio Cantelli. GP3 Series 2010 saw Cordeiro move to the GP3 Series, competing for MW Arden, the team that is backed by Red Bull Racing's Mark Webber. He joined Michael Christensen and Miquel Monrás at the team. Racing record Career summary Season still in progress. Complete GP3 Series results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap) * Season still in progress References External links Official site 1989 births Living people Sportspeople from São José dos Campos Brazilian GP3 Series drivers Formula 3 Sudamericana drivers Carlin racing drivers Arden International drivers Brazilian racing drivers