Cadillac is eyeing Rafael Camara for a 2027 Formula 1 seat, a change that could alter a team long‑favoured for Perez and Bottas.
Cadillac’s Scouting Beat
Despite publicly declaring a long‑term commitment to Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas, the American squad has increasingly turned its eyes toward the Brazilian rookie who has dominated recent Formula 2 rounds.
Camara’s record over the last five F2 events includes four pole positions and two victorious feature races, placing him third in the championship just three points off the lead after a costly error in Monte Carlo.
Team principal Ayao Komatsu has openly signalled interest, telling reporters that the club is evaluating all future driver options, including the possibility of signing a fresh Ferrari Academy graduate.
In parallel, Haas’s own interest is evident: Leonardo Fornaroli has already flown to Jerez for a Ferrari‑organised TPC session, and the club is about to host Camara and Fornaroli in a joint test at Portimao.
Herta’s Road to Superlicence
Cadillac back‑up Colton Herta is a rookie in F2, but his season has been less promising. Born in 2000, the American is five years older than Camara and has yet to breach the top ten on the points board, with a best finish of fifth in a round.
Herta sits 16th in the standings and still requires six FIA Superlicence points – a quota that cannot be met by the four Friday FP1 sessions the team is obligated to grant to rookie drivers during the campaign.
Should Herta fail to secure the remaining points through the final F2 standings, his lone escape would be to participate in six FP1 sessions, a prospect that would clash with regulatory constraints and Erica’s confidence concerns.
Camara’s Rising Trajectory
Camara’s recent foray into a Ferrari‑organised TPC test attracted attention from Haas and could set the stage for a closer technical partnership, should the American team sign him.
The Brazilian’s consistent pace, coupled with his quick adaptation to demanding test scenarios, positions him as a compelling alternative to the current drivers, especially given the uncertainties surrounding Herta’s eligibility.
On a season‑long basis, Camara’s performance remains the most compelling among F2 frontrunners, underscoring why Cadillac’s scouting focus has intensified as the 2027 grid approaches.
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