Haas Signs Formula 2 Leader Rafael Câmara for Next Season

Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, October 15, 2026 —

American Formula 1 team Haas announced it has signed Rafael Câmara, who leads the Formula 2 championship, to partner Oliver Bearman next season. Câmara is set to replace Esteban Ocon as the team prioritizes youth, according to the announcement described in the available information.

The change identifies Câmara and Bearman as Haas’s driver pairing for next season, with Ocon leaving the role Câmara is due to take. The summary does not provide a specific date for the announcement or identify the date on which the next season begins. It also does not say when Câmara’s agreement starts or how long it lasts.

No further terms of the signing were provided, including whether the agreement includes options or other conditions. The information does not specify the championship standings or the margin by which Câmara leads Formula 2. It also does not include comments from the team, Câmara, Bearman or Ocon explaining the decision.

Haas’s stated rationale in the summary is a preference for youth. No additional explanation of that priority or details about how it informed the decision were provided. The information does not describe Ocon’s next plans, or whether the team has announced any other changes for next season.

The announcement establishes the intended driver lineup but leaves several details unspecified. The available summary does not provide the signing’s financial terms, the status of any paperwork, or further information about the team’s plans. It also does not report any response from the drivers. Based on the details provided, the central change is Câmara’s appointment alongside Bearman, with Ocon being replaced as Haas moves toward a younger pairing.

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