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Ayao Komatsu picks Rafael Camara for F1 2027 seat
Haas selects Rafael Camara over Ferrari links for 2027 F1 seat based on speed.
In brief
Haas selects Rafael Camara over Ferrari links for 2027 F1 seat based on speed. Haas chose Rafael Camara for 2027 F1 seat due to his speed in tests, not Ferrari connections. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Haas picks Rafael Camara for 2027 seat
Haas boss Ayao Komatsu chose Rafael Camara for F1 2027 seat over Ferrari links due to speed in tests.
“He was the quickest, that's a very simple answer”
Camara impressed in Portimao test
Camara showed outstanding speed and adaptability during Portimao TPC test with changing conditions.
“outstanding at the portuguese circuit”
Haas tests drivers for 2027
Haas tested Rafael Camara, Leonardo Fornaroli, Ryo Hirakawa and Jack Doohan for 2027 driver selection.
“In assessing drivers for 2027, Haas put together a series of runs with the 2025 car”
Camara's speed over Ferrari links
Haas used Ferrari relationship to access Camara but prioritized speed over connections.
“We have a good relationship with ferrari, as you all know, but that just means that gives us access to fda drivers”
Camara's 2027 prospects
Camara's potential FP1 appearance before end of season is currently TBC.
“a potential fp1 appearance for camara before the end of the season was currently tbc”
Haas' approach to Camara
Haas will work with Camara to improve his race craft and consistency through learning.
“we need to understand who rafa camara is, what makes it work for him”
Haas' 2027 driver plan
Haas will field two Ferrari juniors next season with Camara and Oliver Bearman.
“camara's signing, plus the expected retention of oliver bearman, means that haas will field two ferrari juniors next season”
The key point
Haas chose Rafael Camara for 2027 F1 seat due to his speed in tests, not Ferrari connections.
