Haas Confirms Rafael Camara F1 Debut at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix

Who is the 21-year-old about to make his Formula 1 debut? Haas confirmed Formula 2 leader Rafael Camara, a Ferrari Driver Academy member since 2021, will race at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix from 6 to 8 November. He will partner Ollie Bearman in place of Esteban Ocon. It is a big opportunity.

Ocon will not return to the Haas race line-up for the rest of 2026. Camara tested a Haas car at Portimao in August. Elsewhere in the paddock, unbroadcast Mexican Grand Prix team radio shows Max Verstappen accusing the FIA of double standards after Charles Leclerc passed Lewis Hamilton outside the track limits and received only a five-second penalty.

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff also revealed the team lost two sponsors who doubted Kimi Antonelli was ready when he replaced Hamilton. Antonelli then won the 2026 title in Mexico, becoming Formula 1's youngest champion. Camara's arrival adds another fresh storyline to a season already packed with controversy, surprises and generational change.