# Câmara’s F2 form, Ferrari tests and Haas F1 audition > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rafael-camara-formula-2-pole-positions > Updated: 2026-08-25T14:47:00.000Z. Sources: 69. Developments: 15. As the Formula 2 season approaches its summer break, championship leader Nikola Csolov (167 points) and third-place Rafael Câmara (145 points) remain the primary title contenders. Speculation regarding their Formula 1 futures has intensified, with Câmara, a Ferrari Driver Academy member, being linked to a potential 2027 seat at Haas as a possible replacement for Esteban Ocon. While Câmara has declined to discuss the rumors in detail to maintain focus on his current campaign, the competition between the Red Bull-backed Csolov and the Ferrari-backed Câmara continues to draw significant attention to both junior programs. In late August, Haas F1 Team initiated a three-day testing program at the Portimão circuit in Portugal to evaluate talent for future roles. The sessions utilize Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) with last season’s VF-25, supported by technical partner Toyota. Câmara is among the key drivers participating in this high-stakes audition, alongside McLaren reserve driver Leonardo Fornaroli and Ryo Hirakawa. Supported by Ferrari, Câmara’s participation in these tests serves as a critical step in his preparation for a potential Formula 1 entry. ## Claims - Noel León won the Feature Race at the Hungarian Formula 2 Grand Prix. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Kush Maini finished second after starting from pole position. (corroborated by 5 sources) - León started the race from third position on the grid. (corroborated by 4 sources) - A Virtual Safety Car was deployed after Rafael Villagómez retired, allowing León to gain advantage. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Maini lost the race lead because the Virtual Safety Car timing cut his advantage. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Rafael Câmara finished third in the race. (corroborated by 4 sources) - León’s victory moved him to fifth place in the drivers’ standings with 94 points. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Campos Racing leads the teams’ championship with 261 points. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Rafael Camara is a 21‑year‑old Brazilian driver in the Formula 2 championship and a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Rafael Câmara, a 21‑year‑old Brazilian, participated in a TPC test using an older Ferrari car at the Fiorano circuit in Italy. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Fiorano test is part of preparation for a possible future test with Haas F1 Team after the summer break. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Câmara is a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Haas F1 to test young talents at Portimão circuit Haas F1 is hosting talent evaluations at Portimão, testing drivers Leonardo Fornaroli and Rafael Camara in previous-season machinery to assess future lineup options for 2027. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/haas-f1-to-test-young-talents-at-portimo-circuit ### 2026-08-07: Nikola Csolov, Rafael Camara eye F1 seats amid Haas rumors Bulgarian Nikola Csolov leads Formula 2 while Brazilian Rafael Camara, a Ferrari academy driver, is linked to a future Haas F1 seat; Camara says he remains focused on the current season. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nikola-csolov-rafael-camara-eye-f1-seats-amid-haas-rumors ### 2026-07-28: Noel León wins Hungarian Formula 2 Grand Prix, boosts title hopes Noel León wins the Formula 2 Feature Race in Hungary, lifts him to fifth in the standings and earns praise from Checo Pérez. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexican-driver-noel-len-wins-formula-2-hungarian-grand-prix ### 2026-07-28: Brazilian driver Rafa Câmara tests Ferrari car in Italy ahead of Haas F1 opportunity Brazilian F2 driver Rafa Câmara, a Ferrari Academy member, tested an older Ferrari at Italy’s Fiorano circuit and recently took third place in the Hungarian F2 Feature Race, keeping him near the top of the F2‑c 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-driver-rafa-cmara-tests-ferrari-at-italys-fiorano-ahead-of-haas-bid ### 2026-07-24: Noel León wins Hungarian Formula 2 feature race Noel León won the Hungarian Formula 2 feature race, aided by a Virtual Safety Car, finishing ahead of Kush Maini and Rafael Câmara; he moves to fifth in the standings as Campos Racing leads teams’ championship. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rafael-cmara-finishes-fourth-in-f2-sprint-at-hungaroring-and-eyes-potential-2027-f1-seat ### 2026-07-18: Rafael Câmara claims Formula 2 Feature Race win at Spa; Joshua Dürksen takes Sprint victory Joshua Dürksen won the F2 Sprint at Spa, while Rafael Câmara claimed the Feature Race after a red‑flag stop; Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak and Nikola Tsolov completed the podium. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jin-nakamura-wins-formula-3-sprint-at-spafrancorchamps ### 2026-07-17: Haas F1 team weighs 2027 driver options amid Ferrari and Toyota influences Haas F1 chief says Ferrari isn’t pressuring a 2027 driver hire; Oliver Bearman leads, while Rafael Câmara and Yuki Tsunoda both vie for the vacant seat amid performance and sponsorship factors. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/haas-f1-team-weighs-2027-driver-options-amid-ferrari-and-toyota-influences ### 2026-07-13: Rafael Câmara poised to join Haas Formula 1 team for 2027 Brazilian driver Rafael Câmara is in advanced talks to join Haas for the 2027 Formula 1 season, backed by the Ferrari Driver Academy. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rafael-cmara-poised-to-join-haas-formula-1-team-for-2027 ### 2026-06-29: Rafael Câmara eyes championship lead at Silverstone after strong Austrian finish Rafael Câmara finished fourth in Austria, staying third in the 2026 F2 standings with 82 points, and targets a stronger result at Silverstone to narrow the championship gap. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rafael-cmara-eyes-championship-lead-at-silverstone-after-strong-austrian-finish ### 2026-06-14: Brazilian driver Rafael Câmara tests Ferrari and wins F2 race in Barcelona Rafael Câmara tested Ferrari in Barcelona and won his first Formula 2 race there, boosting his championship standing and F1 prospects. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-driver-rafael-cmara-tests-ferrari-and-wins-f2-race-in-barcelona ### 2026-06-14: Rafa Camara wins Formula 2 Barcelona feature race as Alex Dunne lifts to second place Rafa Camara wins his first Formula 2 race in Barcelona; Alex Dunne moves to second after a penalty on Nikola Tsolov, keeping his championship hopes alive. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rafa-camara-wins-formula-2-barcelona-feature-race-as-alex-dunne-lifts-to-second-place ### 2026-06-13: Rafael Camara wins first Formula 2 race in Barcelona Rafael Camara claimed his first Formula 2 win in Barcelona, beating Alex Dunne and Nikola Tsolov, who took the championship lead. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rafael-cmara-clinches-first-formula-2-victory-in-barcelona ### 2026-06-12: João Barros wins opening stage of Penafiel Rally as Rafael Câmara clinches F2 pole in Barcelona João Barros won the opening stage of Portugal’s Penafiel Rally, while Brazilian Rafael Câmara took pole for the Formula 2 Barcelona round. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/joo-barros-wins-opening-stage-of-penafiel-rally-as-rafael-cmara-clinches-f2-pole-in-barcelona ### 2026-06-12: Rafael Câmara clinches pole position for Formula 2 Barcelona round Rafael Câmara of Invicta Racing earned pole for the Formula 2 Barcelona race with a 1:24.810 lap, his second straight pole this season. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rafael-cmara-clinches-pole-position-for-formula-2-barcelona-round ### 2026-06-05: Brazilian Rafael Camara clinches first Formula 2 pole at Monaco Grand Prix Brazilian Rafael Camara earned his first Formula 2 pole at Monaco after a red‑flag‑filled qualifying, edging out Alex Dunne; Nikola Tsolov will start second. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-rafael-camara-clinches-first-formula-2-pole-at-monaco-grand-prix --- Cite as: Câmara’s F2 form, Ferrari tests and Haas F1 audition. 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