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Haas Signs Rafael Câmara for 2027, Replacing Ocon

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 11:03 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Haas F1 team announced signing Brazilian driver Rafael Câmara for 2027, replacing Esteban Ocon.
Câmara will partner fellow Ferrari Academy driver Oliver Bearman for the 2027 season.
Rafael Câmara leads the FIA Formula 2 Championship by seven points with 207 points.
At 21, Câmara is the current F2 leader and 2025 Formula 3 champion.
He tested Haas’s VF-25 at Portimão in August, impressing team principal Ayao Komatsu.

History

Historical Context

In 2005 Williams broke convention by signing GP2 champion Nico Rosberg directly from the feeder series after his 48-point title, showing that young talent could leap to Formula 1. Haas repeats that model in 2024, bringing 21-year-old F2 leader Rafael Câmara aboard to replace Esteban Ocon. The approach reshapes driver development across the sport.

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Story summary

Haas F1 team announced signing Brazilian driver Rafael Câmara for 2027, replacing Esteban Ocon.
Câmara will partner fellow Ferrari Academy driver Oliver Bearman for the 2027 season.
Rafael Câmara leads the FIA Formula 2 Championship by seven points with 207 points.
At 21, Câmara is the current F2 leader and 2025 Formula 3 champion.
He tested Haas’s VF-25 at Portimão in August, impressing team principal Ayao Komatsu.

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