Driver Murilo Rocha, 16 years old and born in Sorocaba (SP), will make his debut in NASCAR Brasil driving the #55 car prepared by the Full Time team. Runner-up in F4 Brazil in 2025, Murilo won three races in the competition and is the only Afro-descendant competitor to achieve victories in the event. He comes from a solid trajectory in karting, including stints in Europe, being the São Paulo champion and Brazilian runner-up in Rotax in 2019.
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“I am very excited to race in NASCAR Brasil in 2026. I had the opportunity to test the car and really enjoyed the experience. I know it will be a year of many battles and learning, and that I am surrounded by a very competent team. I will give my best to repay on the track the trust of everyone involved in the project,” said Murilo.
Full Time, led by Mauricio Ferreira, the category’s current driver champion, has extensive experience in developing young talent. “We have a new story ahead of us and it is only fair to start with a young driver like Murilo, who should be the youngest on the NASCAR Brasil grid. We hope to build a long-term legacy and deliver results. Welcome Murilo, count on Full Time for your adaptation to touring cars,” said Ferreira.
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Regarding the partnership, Marina Teixeira, marketing manager at Mobil™, commented: “Mobil™ believes in and encourages the talent of young Brazilian drivers and saw great potential in Murilo Rocha. We trust Full Time and know that we have the conditions to enter NASCAR Brasil with a leading role, as we have always done on the tracks of Brazil.”
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