Rafael Câmara is reportedly set to make his official Formula 1 practice debut with Ferrari at the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix, with the Brazilian expected to drive the SF-26 during the first free practice session at Interlagos. The opportunity would come just one week after the Mexico City Grand Prix and ahead of his move to Haas for the 2027 Formula 1 season.
The news emerged from the Mexico City paddock as the cars returned to their garages following Friday’s running. While ten teams gave young drivers valuable track time during FP1 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Ferrari is expected to offer Rafael Câmara his opportunity at the following Grand Prix, in front of his home crowd.
Rafael Câmara reportedly set for Ferrari debut at São Paulo GP
The information was reported on X by Julianne Cerasoli, who indicated that Ferrari intends to put Rafael Câmara behind the wheel of its 2026 Formula 1 car at Interlagos. The Brazilian would therefore make his first official appearance during a Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend, marking an important step towards his full-time debut in the championship.
The anticipated outing would give Rafael Câmara the opportunity to gain experience with Ferrari’s current car before joining Haas next season. It would also provide a particularly meaningful setting for his first official practice session, with the young Brazilian preparing to drive at his home circuit in São Paulo.
The São Paulo Grand Prix is the next round on the 2026 Formula 1 calendar, giving Ferrari the opportunity to complete another rookie practice appearance before the season concludes.
Ferrari opportunity comes as Rafael Câmara leads Formula 2 standings
Rafael Câmara currently leads the Formula 2 championship, although uncertainty remains over how the final part of the season will unfold. Questions continue to surround whether the remaining rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will take place or whether the championship could be considered complete without those events.
While the situation in Formula 2 remains unresolved, the prospect of driving Ferrari’s SF-26 at Interlagos represents an important development in Rafael Câmara’s progression towards Formula 1. His expected appearance would allow him to experience an official Grand Prix practice session before beginning his career as a full-time Haas driver in 2027.
When will Ferrari confirm Rafael Câmara’s São Paulo GP appearance?
Ferrari is expected to make an official announcement next week, once the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix weekend has concluded. Until then, Rafael Câmara’s participation in the opening practice session at Interlagos remains a reported plan rather than an official confirmation from the Italian team.
If confirmed, the outing would give the Brazilian an opportunity to begin his Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend experience on home soil, ahead of the next major chapter of his career with Haas.
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