Seven F1 rookies set for Sao Paulo Grand Prix FP1
Summary
Seven young drivers will contest Sao Paulo Grand Prix FP1, headlined by Rafael Camara’s home F1 debut for Haas, while Ferrari and Cadillac also give rising talent crucial practice mileage.
Seven F1 rookies will take part in Sao Paulo Grand Prix FP1, with Rafael Camara making his home debut for Haas. The Brazilian, already signed to race for Haas in 2027, fills the seat vacated by Esteban Ocon after the Mexico City fallout. Ferrari, Cadillac and other teams will also hand valuable practice mileage to young drivers.
Why it matters:
With testing limited and superlicence points at stake, FP1 runs can shape driver development, contract calls and future grid plans.
The details:
- Camara replaces Ocon, who will not return to Haas after being stood down in Mexico; Ryo Hirakawa scored a point in his place but is unavailable this weekend due to his WEC title bid at Monza.
- Dino Beganovic takes Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari, with Leclerc travelling late to Brazil after the birth of his daughter.
- Colton Herta gets a sixth FP1 outing for Cadillac and needs 24 laps at Interlagos to secure the final superlicence point.
- Reigning F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli, Luke Browning, Freddie Slater and Gabriele Mini also step into race seats.
What’s next:
The session will show how these drivers handle F1 pressure. For Camara, Herta and Beganovic especially, every lap matters.
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