Beijing, Oct. 16 -- Brazil's Rafael Camara will make his Formula 1 debut with Haas in 2027 after signing a multi-year contract with the American team, replacing the outgoing Esteban Ocon.
The 21-year-old Ferrari academy driver, who currently leads the Formula 2 championship, was selected following an evaluation process involving four candidates, including reigning F2champion Leonardo Fornaroli and Haas reserve drivers Jack Doohan and Ryo Hirakawa.
Camara impressed Haas during a test at Portugal's Portimao circuit in August, driving the team's 2025 F1 car. Team principal Ayao Komatsu said the Brazilian's pace had been the decisive factor in securing the seat.
"I always said we would choose a driver by performance. He showed incredible spe...