Prodigy Three / Drivers / Leandro Werle

Leandro Werle

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On Track Summary

Werle entered Prodigy Week with no relevant real-world racing experience. A standout in sim racing, he requires another opportunity behind the wheel of a real race car to showcase his talent. While he displayed decent pace on the track, he was consistent and smart, but ultimately didn’t push the car as hard as many of the others. As a result, he was on the outside looking in, and it is anticipated that the fan vote will determine whether he receives more seat time to see if his prodigious sim skills will translate into success in real race cars.

Off-Track Summary

Werle was one of the judges' favorites, known for his great attitude and respected for his effort, despite his limited English-speaking skills. Although the language barrier made it a bit more challenging to understand his true personality, Werle demonstrated exceptional professionalism, respect for others, maturity, and the courage to travel far to pursue his dream of becoming a professional racing driver, even in an environment where he spoke very little of the language. The teams and fans should not overlook the skills and attributes of this elite driver, who was out of his element and had only five sessions on track in the Radical SR1 under mixed conditions. Leandro has been voted as a Prodigy Reserve driver by the fans, with hopes that he will get another chance to secure a spot on a roster!

Bio

23-year-old from Brazil, Werle is almost finished studying physical education at college. I consider myself a dedicated and organized guy. I started getting involved with simulator racing in 2016 and I haven't stopped since. My main results are reaching the finals of the Logitech G Challenge in 2022 and 2023, 3rd in TCR Virtual America and qualifying for Racing Prodigy. My hobbies are swimming and reading books. Currently, within the university, I participate in a project with people with cerebral palsy.