Haas Signs Formula 2 Leader Rafael Câmara to Replace Esteban Ocon

Panama City, FL, October 15, 2026 —

American Formula 1 team Haas has signed Rafael Câmara to drive for the team, with Câmara replacing Esteban Ocon, according to the information provided. Câmara is identified as the leader of the Formula 2 championship.

The information does not specify when Câmara is expected to take over from Ocon, how long the arrangement will last or which races it will cover. It also does not provide details about the terms of the signing or explain whether Câmara’s role has any conditions attached.

No further details were provided about Ocon’s departure, including its timing or what he may do next. The information also does not state whether Haas has announced other changes connected to the signing or provided a reason for the driver change.

The available details establish the reported change in Haas’s driving lineup and Câmara’s standing in Formula 2, but leave the timing and broader circumstances unclear. The team’s announcement date and any comments from Haas, Câmara or Ocon were not provided. Accordingly, the specific start date for Câmara’s driving role, the duration of his agreement and the circumstances surrounding Ocon’s replacement remain unspecified.

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