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Ayao Komatsu defends Haas from 'Ferrari B-team' accusations after signing Camara

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Ayao Komatsu defends Haas from 'Ferrari B-team' accusations after signing Camara

Summary

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu rejected claims that the team is turning into a 'Ferrari B-team' following the signing of Rafael Camara from Ferrari Driver Academy for 2027. Komatsu stated that Ferrari has not pressured Haas regarding its driver lineup, emphasizing that decisions are made independently. Camara's addition, alongside fellow Ferrari junior Oliver Bearman, raises questions about the team's autonomy. Haas also holds a technical partnership with Toyota, with Komatsu explaining the decision-making process to Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda before finalizing Camara's contract. Both teams will face reporters ahead of the United States Grand Prix on October 23.

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Latest Updates

•Rafael Camara signs with Haas on a multi-year deal starting in 2027.
•Oliver Bearman, also a Ferrari junior, expected to be Camara's teammate.
•Komatsu asserts that Haas operates independently from Ferrari's influence.
•Haas has a technical partnership with both Ferrari and Toyota.
•The United States Grand Prix is scheduled for October 23.

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9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Ayao Komatsu hits back at 'Ferrari B-team' claims after Haas sign second Ferrari junior

What they're saying

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Ayao Komatsu has rejected claims that Haas is turning into a Ferrari B-team now that it has signed a second Ferrari Driver Academy driver. The Haas team principal said Ferrari never pressured the team over its line-up, and he dismissed the B-team idea as "just not even a starter".
— Yahoo Sports

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