Rafael Câmara joins Haas as F1 driver for 2027 season
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 2:22 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Haas has confirmed the signing of Brazilian driver Rafael Câmara for the 2027 Formula 1 season. Câmara will take over the seat currently held by Esteban Ocon, marking his debut in Formula 1 after a successful climb through the junior categories. The 21-year-old won the 2024 Formula Regional European Championship and the 2025 Formula 3 title, and is currently leading the Formula 2 standings. His arrival could impact Ferrari's future strategies, as he is considered a protégé of the team.
- •Rafael Câmara replaces Esteban Ocon at Haas for 2027.
- •Câmara recently led the Formula 2 standings.
- •He won the 2024 Formula Regional European Championship.
- •Câmara also clinched the 2025 Formula 3 title.
- •His signing presents a strategic consideration for Ferrari.
- 3:01 PMESPN F1 — Rafael Câmara to Haas: How F1's next rookie could shake up Ferrari's future
- 3:00 PMESPN F1 — Ferrari protege Câmara joins Haas for F1 2027
- 2:15 PMMotorsport.com — Did Haas make the correct decision in signing Rafael Camara for F1 2027?
"Rafael Camara has been announced as a Formula 1 driver for the 2027 season and he will serve as Esteban Ocon’s replacement at Haas. It will see the 21-year-old Brazilian make his F1 debut after such a rapid rise through the junior formulae. Camara won the 2024 Formula Regional European Championship and the 2025 Formula 3 title, following that up by currently leading the Formula 2 standings ...Keep reading
"The arrival of Rafa Camara to Haas will give Ferrari an interesting conundrum for the future, writes ESPN's Nate Saunders.
"Brazilian sensation Rafael Câmara will replace Esteban Ocon at Haas in 2027, the team confirmed on Thursday.
Sources
External links- ESPN F1Oct 15, 2026, 3:01 PMRafael Câmara to Haas: How F1's next rookie could shake up Ferrari's future
The arrival of Rafa Camara to Haas will give Ferrari an interesting conundrum for the future, writes ESPN's Nate Saunders.
- ESPN F1Oct 15, 2026, 3:00 PMFerrari protege Câmara joins Haas for F1 2027
Brazilian sensation Rafael Câmara will replace Esteban Ocon at Haas in 2027, the team confirmed on Thursday.
- Motorsport.comOct 15, 2026, 2:15 PMDid Haas make the correct decision in signing Rafael Camara for F1 2027?
Rafael Camara has been announced as a Formula 1 driver for the 2027 season and he will serve as Esteban Ocon’s replacement at Haas. It will see the 21-year-old Brazilian make his F1 debut after such a rapid rise through the junior formulae. Camara won the 2024 Formula Regional European Championship and the 2025 Formula 3 title, following that up by currently leading the Formula 2 standings ...Keep reading
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