Components 2 championship chief Rafael Camara will make his Components 1 debut for Haas in 2027 and is predicted to line up alongside Oliver Bearman.
The 21-year-old Brazilian is changing Esteban Ocon who will depart the American outfit on the finish of 2026 after two disappointing seasons, his departure being confirmed on 30 September.
Camara has loved a fast rise via the junior ranks by successful the 2024 Components Regional European Championship title and 2025 F3 crown, each executed in dominant trend.
So if he clinches the F2 championship for Invicta – he at the moment leads Nikola Tsolov by seven factors – he’ll grow to be the one driver to have received FRECA, F3 and F2 in consecutive seasons.
“I’m very joyful to be becoming a member of TGR Haas F1 Team as a Components 1 driver,” stated Camara, who has signed a “multi-year” deal.
“It’s an necessary step in my profession and I wish to thank Gene Haas and Ayao Komatsu for the belief they’ve positioned in me.
Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Workforce, Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Workforce
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“I’m additionally very grateful to the Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy for his or her assist and for all the things they’ve contributed to my growth through the years, in addition to to my household for all the time being there all through this journey.
“Now my focus is on getting ready myself in the absolute best means for this new problem. There will probably be so much to study, and I’m wanting ahead to working carefully with the workforce, understanding the automobile and persevering with to develop as a driver.”
Though Haas took its time in confirming this determination, it was totally anticipated that Camara could be given the seat and overcome the likes of reigning F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli and reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa.
All three have taken half in TPC (Testing of Earlier Vehicles) programmes for Haas, probably the most notable being a three-day check at Portimao in August as a part of a plan to guage all candidates.
What additionally would have helped Camara’s trigger is him being a Ferrari academy graduate – like Bearman – and the Scuderia has a powerful relationship with Haas, promoting it many automobile elements like the ability unit.
Workforce boss Ayao Komatsu stated: “I’m actually excited to signal such a younger, superb expertise like Rafael Camara.
Ayao Komatsu, Haas F1 Workforce
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“I don’t want to inform everybody about his achievements within the junior formulation, it’s been very spectacular, and in his rookie season in Components 2, the velocity he’s proven in some very tough moments, like qualifying in Monaco and Montreal – that each one goes to indicate the potential Rafa has.
“He confirmed once we had him drive in our TPC programme in Portugal that he might deal with himself very effectively with not an enormous period of time to study the automobile, he confirmed us extra than simply uncooked velocity.
“Rafa managed to create an atmosphere to get one of the best out of himself, it was very spectacular and positively the laps he accomplished have been particular.
“We’re all enthusiastic about this chance and actually dedicated as TGR Haas F1 Workforce to nurture this expertise and supply a spot the place he can flourish.
“We wish to create an atmosphere the place he’s snug and supported, the place he can actually excel in his capabilities.”
This information means there at the moment are simply three seats theoretically left obtainable for 2027, two coming at Racing Bulls, however it’s anticipated to retain Liam Lawson and spectacular rookie Arvid Lindblad.
The opposite is the seat alongside Camara, although it’s an open secret that that’ll be taken up by Bearman, 21, who has extremely impressed since becoming a member of as a rookie final 12 months.Â
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