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A shock mid-season test for a driver from a rival team plus talk of internal discord suggest Antonio Felix da Costa’s Porsche Formula E future is in doubt. Here’s what the team says
Porsche tried out Nico Mueller mid-season, sparking rumors of Antonio Felix da Costa being replaced as a Formula E driver. Mueller’s unexpected evaluation test with Porsche raised questions, especially since he currently races for a rival team. Despite recent struggles, da Costa has shown improvement with a sixth and fourth place finish in the last races. The relationship between da Costa and Porsche has reportedly strained, with Mueller’s test seen as a potential replacement evaluation. Porsche insists they fully support da Costa and are working hard to help him improve and succeed in the ongoing Formula E season.
