Rafael Camara: Haas sign Brazilian for F1 debut in 2027 season
Brazilian driver Rafael Camara has been signed by the Haas Formula 1 team for the 2027 season after outperforming other candidates in evaluation tests. Team principal Ayao Komatsu emphasized that the decision was based purely on Camara's raw speed and performance.
Why it matters
This move marks a significant career milestone for the young driver and signals Haas's commitment to a performance-based recruitment strategy.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Camara was chosen over three other drivers after evaluation tests by Haas
F1 Correspondent Published 15 October 2026 Brazilian Rafael Camara will join the US-based Haas team for his debut Formula 1 season in 2027.
The 21-year-old, who is leading the Formula 2 championship, has been chosen after a selection process including a total of four drivers.
Camara was picked over the reigning F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli and Haas reserve drivers Jack Doohan and Ryo Hirakawa after they were assessed in tests in previous years' F1 cars.
Camara, Fornaroli and Hirakawa were all assessed at a test at Portugal's Portimao track in August, Doohan separately.
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu said that Camara had been the quickest driver at the tests.
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