Haas evaluates three drivers after testing in Portimao
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 1:33 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Haas recently conducted tests in Portimao, Portugal, assessing Rafael Camara, Leonardo Fornaroli, and Ryo Hirakawa as potential drivers for the 2027 season. No clear leader emerged, with lap times closely matched among the trio. Camara's performance stood out, particularly on Friday, but conditions complicated comparisons. With Oliver Bearman likely returning on loan from Ferrari and Esteban Ocon expected to leave, Haas faces a challenging decision ahead.
- •Haas tested three drivers: Camara, Fornaroli, and Hirakawa.
- •Lap times showed the three were closely matched.
- •Conditions varied during the testing sessions, complicating results.
- •Haas likely retains Oliver Bearman but may lose Esteban Ocon.
- •Hirakawa has significant experience, while Camara is highly rated by Ferrari.
- 1:33 PMYahoo Sports — Haas faces a huge dilemma after testing three drivers in Portimao
"After testing three potential drivers for the 2027 season, no clear favorite has emerged for Haas. GPblog understands that Rafael Camara, Leonardo Fornaroli, and Ryo Hirakawa were all very close to each other in lap times.
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