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  "id": 9635833,
  "title": "Haas to decide 2027 driver line-up within couple of weeks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/haas-to-decide-2027-driver-line-up-within-couple-of-weeks-9635833",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T21:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/25/haas-to-decide-2027-driver-line-up-within-couple-of-weeks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "American Formula One team Haas is in the process of deciding their driver line-up for the 2027 season, according to team boss Ayao Komatsu. The team has completed all evaluations and is currently reviewing the findings internally. Komatsu stated that a final decision will be made within the next couple of weeks. The team has been considering several options, including Ferrari-supported Brazilian Rafael Camara, the current 2025 Formula Two champion. Other potential drivers mentioned include McLaren reserve Leonardo Fornaroli, Toyota-backed Japanese racer Ryo Hirakawa, and the team's current reserve, Jack Doohan. Komatsu confirmed that keeping Esteban Ocon as a driver is still an option, but the team has not made any decisions yet. Ocon, who joined Haas last year, recently declared himself a \"free agent,\" although Komatsu noted that Ocon's situation has not changed significantly.",
  "summary": "Rafael Camara, the 2025 Formula 2 champion, McLaren reserve Leonardo Fornaroli, Toyota-backed Japanese racer Ryo Hirakawa and current reserve Jack Doohan were all options for Haas.",
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Haas to decide 2027 driver line-up within couple of weeks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/haas-to-decide-2027-driver-line-up-within-couple-of-weeks",
        "published": "2026-09-24T16:17:19.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Haas to decide 2027 driver line-up within couple of weeks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/haas-to-decide-2027-driver-line-up-within-couple-of-weeks-9631371",
        "published": "2026-09-24T21:07:00.000Z"
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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."
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