Haas boss dismisses Ferrari B-team label

Haas F1 team boss says signing Ferrari academy driver doesn't make them a 'Ferrari B-team'.

Oct 16, 2026

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Haas boss dismisses Ferrari B-team label

Haas F1 team boss says signing Ferrari academy driver doesn't make them a 'Ferrari B-team'.

In brief

Haas F1 team boss says signing Ferrari academy driver doesn't make them a 'Ferrari B-team'. Haas F1 team says signing two Ferrari academy drivers doesn't make them a 'Ferrari B-team' after confirming Rafael Camara for 2027. Originally reported by Sky Sports.

Haas signs second Ferrari academy driver

Haas confirmed 21-year-old Brazilian Rafael Camara will drive for them in 2027 after signing a multi-year contract.

Camara pairs with Ferrari academy driver

Camara will drive alongside Oliver Bearman, who remains with Haas for a third season expected soon.

Haas collaboration with Ferrari

Haas collaboration with Ferrari

Haas and Ferrari share a strong working relationship including power unit and other significant parts supply.

Komatsu rejects Ferrari B-team label

Haas boss Ayao Komatsu says signing Ferrari academy drivers doesn't make them a 'Ferrari B-team'.

Komatsu explains driver selection process

Komatsu says Haas chooses drivers independently without Ferrari pressure to take academy drivers.

“None of that. We choose drivers by ourselves completely, by myself and (team owner) Mr Gene Haas.”

Haas drivers' future in F1

Haas drivers could compete for Ferrari seats if needed, but focus on self-improvement.

The short version

Haas F1 team says signing two Ferrari academy drivers doesn't make them a 'Ferrari B-team' after confirming Rafael Camara for 2027.

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