Brazilian Camara to Replace Ocon at Haas F1 Team Next Season
The Ferrari junior is the first rookie confirmed on next year’s Formula 1 grid after Haas evaluated several candidates.
- On Thursday, Haas confirmed Formula 2 championship leader Rafael Camara as its 2027 driver, replacing Esteban Ocon on a "multi-year deal." The 21-year-old Brazilian will make his Formula 1 debut with the American outfit.
- Haas selected Camara after evaluating multiple candidates including reserve driver Jack Doohan and reigning F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli. His dominant 2025 F3 crown win and rapid junior progression ultimately secured the seat.
- During a three-day TPC evaluation in Portimao in August, Camara demonstrated his potential. "Rafa impressed the team with his TPC performance," Haas owner Gene Haas added, highlighting his adaptability and raw speed.
- Camara will join Oliver Bearman at the team, forming an all-Ferrari junior driver lineup next season. Bearman, 21, has impressed since joining as a rookie last year and is expected to remain.
- Before his 2027 debut, Camara leads the F2 championship by seven points over Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov. The title race concludes with remaining rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
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Brazilian star Rafael Câmara has stormed through the ranks and will now race in Formula 1 from next season.
Haas signs Formula 2 leader Rafael Câmara to replace Ocon in F1 next season
BANBURY, England (AP) — Haas is going with youth instead of experience for 2027 after signing Formula 2 championship leader Rafael Câmara on Thursday to partner fellow youngster Oliver Bearman in Formula 1 next season. The Brazilian driver replaces Esteban Ocon, the 30-year-old Frenchman with one win to his name who’s without an F1 seat
Rafael Câmara climbs up to Formula 1 and replaces Haas Esteban Ocon. The 21-year-old Brazilian is currently fighting for the title in Formula 2.
Rafael Câmara will be the first Northeastern driver to compete for Formula 1. Natural from Recife, the 21-year-old pernambucano was announced by Haas on Thursday as a team driver for 2027 and will become the 34th Brazilian to compete in the main category of world car racing. He will replace French Esteban Ocon and double with British Oliver Bearman. See list: Rafael Câmara will be the 34th Brazilian driver in Formula 1 history Also read: Icon po…
Leader of the Formula 2 Championship, 21-year-old Brazilian Rafael Câmara will make his Formula 1 debut at Haas in 2027.
Rafael Câmara will drive for Haas in Formula 1 starting in 2027. The 21-year-old Brazilian, who is currently leading the Formula 2 championship, has signed a multi-year contract with the American racing team. He is taking over the seat from the departing Esteban Ocon.
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