Rafael Câmara has been taking steps to try to secure a spot on the Formula 1 grid as early as the 2027 season. This Tuesday (15), the Brazilian participated in a test with Ferrari at Imola driving the SF-25, the 2025 car.
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The Formula 2 competitor has emerged as a strong candidate to move up to F1 next year, taking Esteban Ocon’s seat at Haas. Besides Rafa, Dino Beganivic and Arthur Leclerc will also drive the SF-25.
However, the Maranello team’s regular drivers are also present at the Italian circuit. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton are running the SF-26 to collect data and information about the new Pirelli tires for 2027.
On social media, Jacopo Rava posted images of Câmara on the track and reported that the Brazilian covered about 200 kilometers, alternating between fast lap pace and race pace.
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During the Formula 1 break, Câmara even drove an old Ferrari car, in addition to participating in a test with Haas itself. According to information brought by GE and Rafael Lopes, the Brazilian performed well and was well placed among the drivers who also took part in the activity – Leo Fornaroli, Ryo Hirakawa, and Jack Doohan.
Rafael Câmara in action with Ferrari at Imola!
The Brazilian is conducting a TPC with the SF-25, while Hamilton and Leclerc are set to take the track later for the Pirelli test.#F1 #Ferrari pic.twitter.com/T63jzqsP06
— Jacopo Rava (@JacopoRava04) September 15, 2026
Rafael Câmara taking on the Tamburello chicane.
So far the Brazilian completed little more than 50 km.#F1 #Ferrari pic.twitter.com/8GRXOVyZcR
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— Jacopo Rava (@JacopoRava04) September 15, 2026
