The 2012 Brasileiro de Marcas season was the second season of the Brasileiro de Marcas. It begin on April 22 at the Interlagos and ended on December 2 at the

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, after sixteen races. Several changes occurred in the championship.

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entered with the 2012 version of Mitisubishi Lancer GT,

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changed to the ninth generation Honda Civic,

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used Chevrolet Cruze which replaced the Chevrolet Astra, and

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became an official manufacturer on the championship with Toyota Corolla XRS.

driver

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won the championship. He did not win any races, but finished on the podium at ten of sixteen.

won the manufacturers' championship.

Teams and drivers

All drivers were registered in Brazilian.

Race calendar and results

The provisional calendar was announced by the championship organisers on 20 November 2011, with

to host two races, include a support at the FIA WTCC Race of Brazil. On 25 May 2012, the race at Rio de Janeiro was moved to August. All races were held in Brazil.

Championship standings

*Points were awarded as follows:

Drivers' Championship

Notes: *† — Driver not racing, but scored points to participate with partner.

Teams and drivers

Race calendar and results

Championship standings

Drivers' Championship

Manufacturers' Championship

Teams' Championship

References

External links