Brazilian rookie Rafael Camara confirmed as Haas driver for 2027
Haas has secured Brazilian talent Rafael Camara for his Formula 1 debut in 2027, marking the team's first Brazilian driver since 2014.
Haas F1 Team has officially announced that Brazilian driver Rafael Camara will join the squad for the 2027 Formula 1 season, according to a report by BBC Sport. The 20‑year‑old, who has been a standout in the FIA Formula 2 Championship, will become the first Brazilian to race for the American outfit since the departure of Felipe Nasr in 2014.
Camara’s rise through the junior categories has been swift. After winning the 2022 FIA Formula 3 Championship with Prema Racing, he moved up to Formula 2 in 2023 and quickly established himself as a consistent points scorer, earning a reputation for strong qualifying pace and race‑craft under pressure. His performances caught the eye of several senior teams, but Haas secured his services early, signing him to a multi‑year contract that will see him debut in the 2024‑2025 development phase before stepping into a race seat in 2027.
Team principal Guenther Steiner praised the young Brazilian’s potential, stating that Camara brings “a blend of speed, technical feedback and a hunger to learn that aligns perfectly with Haas’s long‑term development plan.” The signing also dovetails with Haas’s broader strategy of nurturing young talent while maintaining a cost‑effective operation, a model that has delivered steady points finishes in recent seasons.
For Indian fans, Camara’s arrival adds another storyline to watch during the 2027 calendar, which will feature the inaugural Saudi Arabian night race and a return to the historic Las Vegas Grand Prix. All Haas‑related sessions will be streamed live on FanCode, with race start times listed in Indian Standard Time (IST). The first race of the 2027 season is slated for early March, kicking off with the Bahrain Grand Prix at 03:30 IST, giving Indian viewers a convenient early‑morning slot.
Camara’s debut also revives interest in Brazil’s rich F1 heritage among Asian audiences, recalling the era of Ayrton Senna and Rubens Barrichello. With his first race seat secured two years ahead of his debut, the young driver will have ample time to adapt to the Haas car, work closely with the engineering team, and build a fan base in markets like India where F1’s viewership is on the rise.
Source: BBC Sport