Nelson Merlo

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Nelson Merlo
Born (1983-07-15) July 15, 1983 (age 42)
São Paulo (Brazil)
Previous series
2009
2006 2008
2007
2004-05
2003
GT3 Brasil Championship
Formula Three Sudamericana
Stock Car Brasil
Formula Renault 2.0 Brazil
Formula São Paulo
Championship titles
2008
2005
2003
Formula Three Sudamericana
Formula Renault 2.0 Brazil
Formula São Paulo

Nelson Merlo (born 15 July 1983) [1] is a Brazilian racing driver. In 2005, he won the Brazilian Formula Renault season, taking a win in 6 races.

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Racing career

Merlo's racing career started in 1995 in Brazilian karting, where he would stay until 2003 when he moved to the Formula São Paulo circuit. He won the championship there during 2003 and 2004.

In 2005, he moved to the Brazilian Formula Renault circuit and won the championship again, setting victory records in the process. He tested at Paul Ricard (France) with Formula World Series 3.5.

In 2006, he moved to the South American Formula Three championship, and winning the championship in 2008. [2]

Racing record

Career summary

SeasonSeriesTeam NameRacesPolesWinsPodiumsF/LapsPointsFinal Placing
2003Formula São PauloPhebem Fórmula1000101821st
2004 Formula Renault 2.0 Brazil Bassani Racing300104414th
2005 Formula Renault 2.0 Brazil Bassani Racing14461053191st
2006Formula Three Sudamericana Piquet Sports 160040506th
2007Stock Car BrasilBassani Racing200000N/A
2008 Formula Three Sudamericana Bassani Racing18281312801st
2009GT3 Brasil ChampionshipScuderia Occhi900002230th

* Season still in progress.

References

  1. "Nelson Merlo • Career & Character Info". Motor Sport Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  2. Marson, Leonardo (2023-04-23). "Confira todos os vencedores da história do Capacete de Ouro". Racing Online (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-11-19.
Sporting positions
Preceded by Formula Three Sudamericana Champion
2008
Succeeded by
Leonardo Cordeiro