What happened: Stewards issued a reprimand after Rafael Camara impeded Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during Friday practice at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace. The session marked the Brazilian driver's opening track outing for Haas on home soil.

Why it matters: Haas moved Camara into the race seat early to replace Esteban Ocon across the final four grands prix of 2026 ahead of his full-time 2027 campaign. The promotion accelerates his transition to Formula 1 while he remains the championship leader in Formula 2.

What to watch: Camara returns to the track Saturday for sprint qualifying and the sprint race in Sao Paulo.