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Camara eyes No. 50 for Haas F1 debut in 2027

The Brazilian says the number connects to his birthday, but it will not be confirmed until the FIA publishes the official entry list.

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Rafael Camara has indicated that he hopes to use No. 50 for his Formula 1 debut with Haas in 2027. The Brazilian is set to replace Esteban Ocon, according to Formula 1.

The number is not confirmed: the source says it will be official only when the FIA publishes the entry list.

A personal reason for No. 50

Camara explained that he first considered No. 5, but Gabriel Bortoleto is already using it. He said No. 50 was suggested by his father because Camara was born on May 5, 2005.

Haas has previously run No. 50 during practice sessions, including with reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa and Ollie Bearman during substitute appearances in 2024. That history does not confirm Camara's number for 2027.

A move from Formula 2 to Haas

Haas announced Camara's promotion from Formula 2, where he was leading the standings by seven points over Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov at the time of the report. No final Formula 2 standings are established by that snapshot.

Formula 1 reported that Camara competed with Hirakawa for Ocon's seat in a Testing of Previous Cars test at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal. Team Principal Ayao Komatsu was impressed, and Camara was offered the full-time opportunity.

From test to race seat

Camara described the two-day test as intense, citing the unfamiliar track, car and team. He said he focused on learning and performing, and was pleased with his work.

He also recounted receiving a call from Komatsu in Milan about the seat and said he was excited to share the news with his parents. These details and Camara's proposed number were reported by Formula 1.