Last year, Leonardo Cordeiro was the main champion of the continent's single-seater category with two races in advance. In 18 races were 14 podiums, 10 wins and 10 best laps. The Paulista of Vale do Paraíba also dropped 15 times in the front row with 12 poles. He totaled 138 points, 41 clear of second placed Claudio Cantelli.