Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Frédéric Vasseur stated on November 6, 2026, that Brazilian driver Rafael Câmara is ready to make the leap to the pinnacle of motorsport. During a press conference at the Interlagos Circuit, the executive highlighted the trajectory of the 21-year-old, who has been part of the Ferrari Driver Academy since 2021 and currently leads the Formula 2 championship.
Câmara will make his Formula 1 debut this season, competing for Haas in the Brazilian and Las Vegas Grands Prix. The move was accelerated following the departure of Frenchman Esteban Ocon from the American team. For the Qatar and Abu Dhabi rounds, the Brazilian is expected to make way for Japanese driver Ryo Hirakawa so that he can contest the Formula 2 title. For 2027, the Brazilian has already secured a seat at Haas, where he will partner with Englishman Oliver Bearman, another product of the Ferrari academy.
Vasseur urged the public to be patient and cautioned against creating excessive expectations for the first races, noting that his entry into the category comes during the final stages of the championship and under pressure. The team principal cited the example of Italian driver Kimi Antonelli, the current champion who faced difficulties in his debut year, to illustrate the need for adaptation to the new generation of cars. According to the Ferrari boss, this initial period will serve as preparation and a chance to gain experience for the 2027 season.
