Brazilian Camara to join Haas for F1 debut in 2027 — SkimNews
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- Rafael Camara, 21, has signed with Haas for his F1 debut in 2027 after winning a four-driver selection process that included reigning F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli and Haas reserves Jack Doohan and Ryo Hirakawa.
- Camara, Fornaroli, and Hirakawa were all assessed at Portimao in August, while Doohan was tested separately at a different time in previous years' F1 cars.
- Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu praised Camara for doing more than showing raw speed, saying he created an environment to get the best out of himself despite limited time learning the car.
- Oliver Bearman is widely expected to be confirmed in Haas's second seat for a third consecutive season, with both he and Camara members of the Ferrari driver academy.
- Esteban Ocon will depart at year's end after two seasons with Haas, freeing the seat Camara inherits.
Why it matters: Haas is doubling down on its Ferrari Academy pipeline: Camara and likely-confirmed Bearman would both be Ferrari-backed juniors, meaning both 2027 seats trace directly to Maranello's driver programme rather than independent hires — a notable shift for a team that has previously mixed academy and outside talent.
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