Formula Renault 2.0 Brazil

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Formula Renault 2.0 Brazil
Category Formula Renault 2.0
Country Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil
Inaugural season2002
Folded2006
Engine suppliers Renault
Last Drivers' champion Flag of Brazil.svg Felipe Lapenna
Last Teams' champion Flag of Brazil.svg Full Time Racing

Formula Renault 2.0 Brazil was a Formula Renault 2.0 racing series based in Brazil. It ran from 2002 to 2006, and was operated by former Formula One driver Pedro Diniz. Several drivers who have raced in Formula One also previously raced in this series, including Nelson Piquet Jr., Lucas di Grassi and Robert Kubica.

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Champions

SeasonChampionTeam Champion
2002 Flag of Brazil.svg Sérgio Jimenez Flag of Brazil.svg Bassani Racing
2003 Flag of Brazil.svg Allam Khodair Flag of Brazil.svg Giaffone Racing
2004 Flag of Brazil.svg Alexandre Foizer Flag of Brazil.svg Cesario Fórmula
2005 Flag of Brazil.svg Nelson Merlo Flag of Brazil.svg Bassani Racing
2006 Flag of Brazil.svg Felipe Lapenna Flag of Brazil.svg Full Time Sports

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