# Ayao Komatsu picks Rafael Camara for F1 2027 seat

> Haas selects Rafael Camara over Ferrari links for 2027 F1 seat based on speed.
- Title: Ayao Komatsu picks Rafael Camara for F1 2027 seat · Motorsport
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: ayao komatsu, rafael camara, ferrari, haas, 2027, formula 1, portimao tpc, oliver bearman, sports, cars, Ayao, Komatsu
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/komatsu-camara-chosen-for-f1-2027-seat-on-speed-not-ferrari-links/10865447
- Author: Jake Boxall-Legge
- Published: 2026-10-15T16:08:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ayao komatsu, rafael camara, ferrari, haas, f1, 2027, formula 1, portimao tpc, oliver bearman, sports, cars
## 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
## Key takeaway

Haas chose Rafael Camara for 2027 F1 seat due to his speed in tests, not Ferrari connections.