Overview
- Haas announced on Friday that Rafael Camara will join the team for 2027, making the F2 championship leader Oliver Bearman's confirmed teammate.
- Bearman is widely expected to stay at Haas but has not formally signed a new deal because of contractual sticking points he says are out of his hands and being handled by his management and Ferrari.
- The pairing creates a clear head-to-head for any future Ferrari vacancy because both drivers are products of the Ferrari Driver Academy and will be evaluated side-by-side at Haas.
- Bearman says he has taken a 'big step' this season in on-track performance and team leadership, framing his short-term commitment to Haas and his longer-term aim of fighting for podiums or a top‑four/Ferrari seat.
- Ferrari and Haas used Tests of Previous Cars and academy placements to assess prospects, making timing and existing long contracts at Ferrari the key factors that will determine which junior is promoted next.