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The lengthy saga of Antonio Felix da Costa and the Porsche Formula E team’s relationship is on the brink of finally ending
Antonio Felix da Costa is leaving Porsche ahead of the upcoming Formula E season after a long-standing tumultuous relationship with the team. Da Costa, the 2019-20 champion, had six E-Prix wins during his time at Porsche, but tensions began to rise in his first year with the team in 2023. Although not officially confirmed, sources suggest that da Costa’s departure will be announced next month following extensive negotiations between him and Porsche. The decision seems to stem from da Costa’s desire for a new challenge, leading to talks about his exit from the team. His potential move to Jaguar and the events leading up to his departure have been shrouded in mystery, with Porsche and da Costa remaining tight-lipped on the matter. The breakdown in da Costa’s relationship with Porsche teammate Pascal Wehrlein, rumored to have started from an unresolved incident before a race in Sao Paulo, is believed to have been a significant factor in his decision to part ways with the team.
