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Haas selects Rafael Camara for F1 Brazilian GP over Ryo Hirakawa

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 2:40 PM

Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Haas selects Rafael Camara for F1 Brazilian GP over Ryo Hirakawa

Summary

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu announced Rafael Camara will make his Formula 1 debut at the Brazilian Grand Prix, replacing Ryo Hirakawa. Komatsu emphasized the decision was based on professionalism, clarifying it does not reflect on Hirakawa’s capabilities. The move comes as the team continues to assess driver performance. The race is scheduled for November 12, 2026.

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Key Details

•Rafael Camara is set to debut at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
•Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu cited professionalism as the basis for the decision.
•Ryo Hirakawa will not race in Brazil as a result of this choice.
•The Brazilian Grand Prix is scheduled for November 12, 2026.

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Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says his decision to hand Rafael Camara his Formula 1 debut at the Brazilian Grand Prix, instead of keeping Ryo Hirakawa in the car, was “purely based on professionalism”. Using this specific term, Komatsu doesn’t mean that Hirakawa lacks professionalism – not even in the context of Esteban Ocon’s fall from grace – but simply that he looked into ...Keep reading
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