{
  "id": 14714163,
  "title": "Rookie Rafael Camara to join Ollie Bearman at Haas in 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/rookie-rafael-camara-to-join-ollie-bearman-at-haas-in-2027",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T14:18:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rookie-rafael-camara-join-ollie-141830888.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "British driver Ollie Bearman will be paired with Formula One rookie Rafael Camara for the 2027 season after Haas announced the move. The 21-year-old Brazilian, who hails from Haas's team owner's native country of Brazil, will replace Esteban Ocon, who the team deemed surplus to requirements. Camara, a member of Ferrari's junior academy, currently leads the Formula Two championship, which serves as the feeder series to F1. In his statement, Camara expressed his happiness at joining Haas, stating that it is an important step in his career. He also thanked Haas owner Gene Haas and team principal Ayao Komatsu for their trust in him, as well as Ferrari's Driver Academy for their support and contribution to his development. Camara now focuses on preparing for the new challenge and working closely with the team to understand the car and continue his development. Currently, Haas is seventh in the constructors' standings among the 11 teams heading into the final six races of the season. Bearman has contributed significantly to this position, scoring 23 of Haas' 30 points thus far.",
  "summary": "British driver Ollie Bearman will be partnered by a Formula One rookie next season after Haas announced Brazil's Rafael Camara will join them in 2027. The 21-year-old Brazilian will replace Esteban Ocon, with the Frenchman deemed surplus to requirements by the American-owned team.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Brazilian Camara to join Haas for F1 debut in 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/brazilian-camara-to-join-haas-for-f1-debut-in-2027",
        "published": "2026-10-15T14:00:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Motorsport.com",
        "title": "Rafael Camara to replace Esteban Ocon at Haas for F1 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/rafael-camara-to-replace-esteban-ocon-at-haas-for-f1-2027",
        "published": "2026-10-15T14:01:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SB Nation",
        "title": "Haas F1 confirms Rafael Camara for 2027 season",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/haas-f1-confirms-rafael-camara-for-2027-season",
        "published": "2026-10-15T14:05:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}