# Haas boss dismisses Ferrari B-team label

> Haas F1 team boss says signing Ferrari academy driver doesn't make them a 'Ferrari B-team'.
- Title: Haas boss dismisses Ferrari B-team label · Sky Sports
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: haas, ferrari, rafael camara, oliver bearman, ferrari driver academy, sports, boss, dismisses, B-team, label, Sky Sports
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13599707/haas-boss-ayao-komatsu-dismisses-ferrari-b-team-label-following-signing-of-second-academy-driver-rafael-camara
- Published: 2026-10-16T12:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: haas, ferrari, rafael camara, oliver bearman, ferrari driver academy, f1, 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 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.
## Key takeaway

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