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Rafael Camara to replace Esteban Ocon at Haas for F1 2027
Motorsport.com • • general
Key Points:
- Rafael Camara, the current Formula 2 championship leader, will make his Formula 1 debut with Haas in 2027, replacing Esteban Ocon who is leaving after the 2026 season.
- The 21-year-old Brazilian has rapidly progressed through junior categories, winning the 2024 Formula Regional European Championship and 2025 F3 titles, and is aiming to clinch the F2 championship to become the only driver to win FRECA, F3, and F2 consecutively.
- Camara has signed a multi-year deal with Haas and expressed gratitude to the team, the Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy, and his family, emphasizing his focus on preparing for the new challenge.
- Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu praised Camara’s performance in junior formulas and testing programs, highlighting his speed, adaptability, and potential to thrive within the team’s supportive environment.
- With Camara confirmed, Haas is expected to pair him with Oliver Bearman in 2027, leaving only three potential F1 seats open for that season, two of which are likely to remain with Red Bull drivers Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad.
