Leandro Mercado
Leandro Mercado is an Argentine motorcycle racer with a long and versatile international career. Born in Córdoba, he rose through the ranks after strong results in the Red Bull AMA Rookies Cup and won the AMA Supersport Championship title in 2009, establishing himself early as a top talent.
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Date of birth: 15.02.1992
Place of birth: Córdoba, Argentina
Nationality: Argentine
Hobbies: Cycling, fitness training, motorsports
His breakthrough on the world stage came in production-based racing, where he claimed the FIM Superstock 1000 Cup title in 2014. Mercado went on to compete extensively in the Superbike World Championship, racing for manufacturers including Kawasaki, Ducati, Aprilia and Honda, and gaining a reputation for resilience across multiple seasons marked by changing teams and challenging circumstances.
In recent years, Mercado has expanded his focus to endurance racing and national championships, competing in IDM Superbike and the Suzuka 8 Hours. For 2026, he joins the YART Yamaha team in the FIM Endurance World Championship, bringing experience, adaptability and racecraft to one of endurance racing’s leading outfits.