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Antonio Felix da Costa is now officially a Jaguar Formula E driver. In his first interview since that move, he tells Sam Smith about how the deal came together – and whether there are any scars from his at-times-fractious Porsche spell
Antonio Felix da Costa has officially joined Jaguar to partner with Mitch Evans, expected to race together up to the Gen4 period of Formula E. He replaced Nick Cassidy, who will be announced as part of the new Citroen Racing team this month. Da Costa is set to debut at the Valencia pre-season test at the end of October after testing his car at the Abingdon Airfield.
This move solidifies Jaguar’s lineup as the one with the most Formula E wins, totaling 26 victories between da Costa and Evans. The journey to Jaguar was complex for da Costa, intensifying the rivalry between Porsche and Jaguar. The deal nearly fell through due to Jaguar’s poor performance earlier in the season, but da Costa was assured by the team’s supportive approach.
Despite initial reservations induced by the team’s performance, da Costa ultimately signed with Jaguar due to their understanding and patience. This new chapter for da Costa promises an exciting future for the Formula E landscape, with increased competition and potential for further success for the talented driver.
