Haas signs Formula 2 leader Rafael Câmara to replace Ocon in F1 next season
Camara, 21, is the only confirmed F1 rookie for 2027 after impressing Haas in a Portimao test, the team said.
- 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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