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The Race can reveal that the saga between the Porsche Formula E team and Antonio Felix da Costa – a relationship that at one stage looked finished – has ended with the partnership being extended for the 2024-25 season. Sam Smith explains just how we got here and what it means for the driver market
Formula E driver Antonio Felix da Costa will continue to be a part of the Porsche team after a period of negotiations ended in favor of continuity. Da Costa, who has won the three most recent Formula E races and four of the last five, will stay alongside Pascal Wehrlein for a third successive season. Despite a turbulent relationship with some senior leadership team members, a decision has been reached for Da Costa to stay with Porsche. Plans for Da Costa to continue racing with Jota in 2024 were blocked by Porsche, with his contract now set to run until the end of the 2024-25 campaign. The recent negotiations and decisions reflect a complex situation that showcases the multi-faceted nature of the Formula E driver market and the key roles played by Da Costa and Porsche.
