Camara on the ‘crazy’ achievement of joining Haas in 2027

F1 newcomer Rafael Camara has shared his journey to securing a race seat with Haas for the 2027 season, reflecting on his impressive junior career and an intense shoot-out test. The reigning F3 champion and current F2 points leader caught the attention of Haas boss Ayao Komatsu during a private evaluation test, where he quickly adapted to unfamiliar machinery and tricky conditions to deliver standout lap times. Camara, a long-time member of the Ferrari Driver Academy, admitted feeling emotional when sharing the life-changing news with his parents, and he is now fully focused on sealing the F2 title before preparing for his official Formula 1 debut with Haas.