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Camara over Ocon – did Haas make the correct call for F1 2027?

Rafael Camara has been announced as a Formula 1 driver for the 2027 season and he will serve as Esteban Ocon’s replacement at Haas.It will see the 21-year-old Brazilian make his F1 debut after such a rapid rise through the…

By Autosport Staff · Autosport

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 2:21 PM

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Autosport writers debated whether Haas made the correct decision replacing Esteban Ocon with rookie Rafael Camara for 2027.
Rafael Camara will join Haas as a permanent driver for the 2027 Formula 1 season.
Ben Vinel and Ed Hardy argue Camara's raw speed and stellar junior record justify Haas's decision.

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Haas has announced that 21-year-old Brazilian driver Rafael Camara will replace Esteban Ocon for the 2027 Formula 1 season. Camara, who won the 2024 FREC and 2025 F3 titles and leads the F2 standings, will partner Oliver Bearman. Autosport writers debated whether Haas made the right choice by choosing a rookie talent over an experienced grand prix winner like Ocon.

Autosport's Ben Vinel and Ed Hardy argue that Camara's raw speed and potential make him an unmissable signing for Haas's future. In contrast, Oleg Karpov argues that Haas has historically benefited from experienced drivers, questioning the decision to replace a proven winner with another rookie backed by Ferrari.

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Camara over Ocon – did Haas make the correct call for F1 2027?

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