Rafael Camara set for Haas debut in Brazil

Haas has confirmed Rafael Camara will make his Formula 1 debut at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, with Esteban Ocon not returning for the team this season.

Haas has confirmed Rafael Camara will make his Formula 1 debut at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Formula1.com reported that Camara said he still has plenty to learn before his first weekend with the team, while RaceFans reported the team also confirmed Esteban Ocon will not return to drive for Haas.

Autosport and Motorsport.com likewise reported that Camara will step in for his home event in Brazil, bringing forward the rookie’s first Formula 1 start. Those two outlets also reported that Ocon’s exit followed strained relations with the team and a heated argument in Mexico, but that background has not been detailed in the primary confirmation listed here.

Camara joins a Haas F1 Team that has raced in Formula 1 since 2016. Across 11 seasons from 2016 to 2026, the American team has yet to score a race win or a constructors' title.