F1 news: Rafael Camara joins Haas for 2027 as Esteban Ocon prepares to leave
Haas have announced that Brazilian driver Rafael Camara will join the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season, giving the young talent his chance to compete at the highest level of motorsport.
The 21-year-old will replace Esteban Ocon, who is set to leave Haas at the end of the 2026 season.
Camara has signed a multi-year deal after impressing in the junior categories, and the move could be a big step forward for both the driver and the team.
But who is Camara, and what can Haas fans expect from him? Sports News Blitz writer Elliot Desage explains…
Haas’ Ollie Bearman reflects on ‘scary’ 50G crash as Suzuka incident sparks safety concerns
The 2026 Japanese Grand Prix was momentarily overshadowed by a frightening crash involving Haas driver Oliver Bearman.
The impact, measured at 50G, almost immediately brought out the Safety Car and left fans and teams fearing the worst.
Oliver Bearman’s breakout F1 season points him to a Ferrari future
This season, 20-year-old Oliver Bearman has quietly become one of the most talked-about young drivers in Formula 1.
Driving for Haas F1 Team in his rookie year, he secured a career-best fourth place at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Romain Grosjean to drive F1 car for first time since 2020 Bahrain GP crash
For the first time since his terrifying crash at the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix, Romain Grosjean will step back into Formula 1 machinery.
The Frenchman will reunite with Haas for a Testing of Previous Car session at Italy’s Mugello circuit on Friday, September 26, reports Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo.