Haas Signs Formula 2 Leader Rafael Câmara for 2027 Season
American Formula 1 team Haas has signed Formula 2 championship leader Rafael Câmara to replace Esteban Ocon for the upcoming 2027 season, partnering him with fellow young driver Oliver Bearman.

Dothan, AL, October 15, 2026 —
American Formula 1 team Haas has signed Formula 2 championship leader Rafael Câmara for the upcoming 2027 season. Câmara is set to replace Esteban Ocon and join Oliver Bearman, identified in the announcement as a fellow young driver.
The information provided identifies Câmara as the current Formula 2 championship leader but does not give his age, nationality, or record in the series. It also does not state when the signing was announced or provide details about the terms of his agreement with Haas.
For Haas, the reported lineup change means Câmara is scheduled to take Ocon’s place, with Bearman as his teammate. The summary does not specify Ocon’s plans after the change, nor does it provide further information about Bearman’s role or contract for 2027.
No additional details were provided about the decision, the team’s reasoning, or whether Câmara has previously driven in Formula 1. The available information likewise does not include statements from Câmara, Ocon, Bearman, or Haas. As a result, the confirmed points in the summary are limited to the signing, Câmara’s standing as Formula 2 championship leader, the planned replacement of Ocon, and the pairing with Bearman for the 2027 season.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.wdhn.com, see more information here.
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