Brazilian Camara joins Haas for 2027 F1 debut

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 15:20 · Archive

Brazilian Formula 2 leader Rafael Camara will join Haas for his Formula 1 debut in 2027.

Brazilian Rafael Camara, the 21-year-old Formula 2 championship leader, will join Haas for his Formula 1 debut in 2027 on a multi-year deal. Camara was chosen after a selection process that included tests of four drivers, including reigning Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli and Haas reserve drivers Jack Doohan and Ryo Hirakawa. Three of the candidates were assessed during a test at Portugal's Portimao track in August.

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu said Camara 'showed when we had him drive in our programme in Portugal that he could handle himself very well with not a huge amount of time to learn the car'. Camara is a member of Ferrari's driver academy, which he joined in 2021. He won the Formula 3 championship last year and currently leads the Formula 2 standings with two rounds remaining.

Camara replaces Esteban Ocon, whose departure from Haas at the end of this season after two years was confirmed in September. Haas have not yet confirmed their second driver for 2027, though Oliver Bearman, who joined the team in 2025 and is also a Ferrari academy member, is expected to be retained.

How it is being reported

• Haas sign Brazilian Camara as Ocon replacementFormula 2 championship leader Rafael Camara will join Haas on a multi-year deal from the 2027 season as the Brazilian driver steps up to Formula 1.Sky Sports · 15 Oct, 15:12
• Brazilian Camara to join Haas for F1 debut in 2027Brazilian Rafael Camara will join the US-based Haas team for his debut Formula 1 season in 2027.BBC Sport · 15 Oct, 15:00

In this story: Rafael Camara · Haas · Brazil · Esteban Ocon · Oliver Bearman · Ferrari

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