F1: Massa Congratulates Câmara on Haas Signing: ‘It Will Be a Success’

October 17, 2026

Felipe Massa was among the names who insisted on congratulating Rafael Câmara on his entry into Formula 1 in 2027. The driver posted a brief message on his social networks, sending a note to the competitor.

This week, Haas announced the promotion of the young driver for the upcoming year. Rafa, who is part of Ferrari’s Academy, participated in a test in August where he drew the attention of the American team.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: Rafael Camara of Brazil and Haas F1 is interviewed at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair on October 15, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Then, after the announcement took the world by storm, the former Ferrari driver and current Stock Car racer made it a point to send his congratulations to Câmara, as well as to Haas for having chosen him.

“Congratulations, Rafa Câmara. I’m sure you’ll be a success!! Welcome to F1. Haas, congratulations on your selection,” he wrote on his social media accounts.

Jake Thompson

Jake Thompson

I'm Jake Thompson, a motorsport journalist born and raised in North Carolina, where NASCAR weekends were basically family holidays. I’ve been covering everything from Formula 1 to rally raids for over a decade, blending sharp analysis with a fan’s heart. For me, writing about racing isn’t just a job — it’s the best seat in the house.