Camara set for early Haas F1 debut at Brazilian Grand Prix

Rafael Camara is set to make his Formula 1 debut for Haas at the Brazilian Grand Prix, stepping in for Esteban Ocon months before he was due to join the team for 2027. The race at Interlagos will also be Camara’s first Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend. The 21-year-old Brazilian said the call-up came as a surprise, but that he was grateful for the opportunity and the team’s trust. He said he planned to focus on learning, adapting to the car and concentrating on what he could control. Camara had been announced as Ocon’s replacement for the 2027 season. His debut has been brought forward following Ocon’s departure from Haas during the Mexico Grand Prix weekend, according to reports. Camara is a Ferrari junior and the reigning FIA Formula 3 champion. His preparation has differed from what he expected. Camara said he was already in Brazil when he received the news and had done some preparation with Ferrari and track work ahead of the weekend. He had also been scheduled to drive in a Ferrari first practice session and had completed simulator work in Maranello, according to reports. Camara said he had never taken part in a Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend. He expected the weekend to involve...