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Ferrari junior Rafael Camara signs with Haas for 2027 F1 season

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Rafael Camara, a 21‑year‑old Brazilian Ferrari junior, has signed a multi‑year contract to race for Haas in Formula 1 starting in the 2027 season . He will take the seat vacated by Esteban Ocon, who is set to leave Haas after the 2026 season . Camara currently leads the Formula 2 championship by seven points, having secured three feature‑race wins and four podiums in his rookie campaign . He won the 2024 Formula Regional European Championship and the Formula 3 championship in consecutive years before moving up to Formula 2 . RaceFans reports that Camara will partner with fellow Ferrari junior Oliver Bearman at Haas, and the team’s principal Ayao Komatsu said he is “really excited” to sign the young talent .

Why it matters. Haas will field a Ferrari‑linked rookie lineup in 2027, with Camara and Bearman driving, after Ocon’s departure .

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