Haas Signs Formula 2 Leader Rafael Câmara for Next Season
American Formula 1 team Haas has signed Formula 2 championship leader Rafael Câmara to partner Oliver Bearman next season, replacing Esteban Ocon.

Lubbock, TX, October 15, 2026 —
American Formula 1 team Haas has signed Rafael Câmara, the current Formula 2 championship leader, to join Oliver Bearman next season. Câmara will replace Esteban Ocon, according to the information available.
The move identifies Haas’ planned driver pairing for next season as Câmara and Bearman. Ocon is the driver Câmara is set to replace. No additional details were provided about Ocon’s plans or whether he will remain involved with the team in another role.
The information provided does not state when the signing was made, how long Câmara’s agreement runs, or when he is expected to begin working with Haas. It also does not include comments from Câmara, Bearman, Ocon or the team, or explain whether the agreement includes conditions or other terms.
Câmara’s status as Formula 2 championship leader is the only information provided about his current racing position. No details were given about his results, prior experience, or the circumstances surrounding Haas’ decision. The available information likewise does not describe Bearman’s role beyond identifying him as Câmara’s teammate next season.
As reported, the confirmed change is that Câmara is to take the place of Ocon alongside Bearman in Haas’ lineup next season. Further information about the timing and terms of the signing, the drivers’ plans, and the team’s rationale was not provided.
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