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Porsche driver Antonio Felix da Costa has been disqualified from the first Misano E-Prix hours after having taken a crucial Formula E win at the permanent Italian circuit
Porsche driver Antonio Felix da Costa has been disqualified from the first Misano E-Prix just hours after clinching a crucial Formula E win at the Italian circuit. Despite the pressure within Porsche, da Costa managed to convert a 13th place start into a victory over Oliver Rowland in a race requiring extreme energy saving. The disqualification arose from a throttle damper spring on da Costa’s Porsche being found non-compliant with the regulations post-race. The stewards concluded that the responsibility lies with the competitor to ensure the car meets regulations, leading to da Costa’s disqualification. Porsche is reportedly evaluating the possibility of appealing the decision, with no official statement released as of now. The disqualification results in the works Nissan team and Oliver Rowland claiming their first Formula E win since 2020.
