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Haas F1 Team has signed 21-year-old Brazilian Rafael Camara to replace Esteban Ocon for the 2027 season. The selection followed a rigorous testing process, with team principal Ayao Komatsu emphasizing raw speed over commercial ties. Camara will join Oliver Bearman, creating a double Ferrari Driver Academy lineup that Komatsu insists is based on merit, not obligation.
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu confirmed that 21-year-old Brazilian Rafael Camara was selected for the 2027 Formula 1 season based on raw speed and adaptability, not his connection to the Ferrari Driver Academy. Camara, currently leading the Formula 2 championship, will replace departing driver Esteban Ocon and race alongside fellow Ferrari junior Oliver Bearman. Komatsu dismissed concerns that Haas has become a 'Ferrari B-team,' emphasizing that driver selection is independent of their power unit partnership.