Rafael Camara Chooses Number 50 for 2027 F1 Debut

Rafael Camara has revealed that he plans to race with the number 50 when he makes his Formula 1 debut with Haas in the 2027 season. The Brazilian has signed a multi-year deal with the American team after an impressive rise through the junior categories.

Camara initially wanted to use number 5, but that number is already taken by fellow Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto, who races for Audi. The 21-year-old therefore settled on number 50, which has a personal meaning linked to his date of birth.

“I think we'll be using the number 50,” Camara said. “The first option would be five, but obviously Gabi is using that. It's 50 because basically my birthday is 05/05/2005. I spoke with my dad and he said it's 50, it makes sense with the birthday date.”

The Ferrari Driver Academy member will join Haas after winning the Formula 3 championship in 2025. He currently leads the Formula 2 standings with two rounds remaining and impressed Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu during a test in Portugal. His chosen number will be formally confirmed when the FIA publishes the official entry list for the 2027 season.