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Haas signs Rafael Câmara for 2027 F1 season, replacing Esteban Ocon

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 2:35 PM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Haas signs Rafael Câmara for 2027 F1 season, replacing Esteban Ocon

Summary

Haas has announced the signing of Formula 2 leader Rafael Câmara on October 15, to compete in Formula 1 next season alongside Oliver Bearman. Câmara, who leads the F2 standings, will take over for Esteban Ocon, who is now without a seat in F1. The team is opting for a youthful lineup, with both Câmara and Bearman being 21 years old and graduates of Ferrari's driver development program. The move comes just ahead of Haas's home race at the United States Grand Prix. Câmara expressed excitement about the new challenge and the opportunity to learn with the team.

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•Rafael Câmara leads the F2 standings by seven points.
•Câmara replaces Esteban Ocon, who will not race in F1 next season.
•Both Câmara and Oliver Bearman are products of the Ferrari driver program.
•Haas aims to support Câmara's development in F1.
•The signings precede Haas's participation at the United States Grand Prix.

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2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Haas signs Formula 2 leader Rafael Câmara to replace Ocon in F1 next season

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BANBURY, England (AP) — Haas is going with youth instead of experience for 2027 after signing Formula 2 championship leader Rafael Câmara on Thursday to partner fellow youngster Oliver Bearman in Formula 1 next season. The Brazilian driver replaces Esteban Ocon, the 30-year-old Frenchman with one win to his name who's without an F1 seat next year.
— Yahoo Sports

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