Komatsu: Camara got the Haas seat on pace, not Toyota backing

Haas has signed Ferrari junior Rafael Camara on a multi-year deal from 2027, replacing Esteban Ocon. Team principal Ayao Komatsu said the seat went to the quickest driver from an August evaluation in Portimao, which also included Toyota-backed Ryo Hirakawa. He said Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda was told the selection would be based on performance and accepted the process.