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Antonio Felix da Costa and Porsche’s dramatic split is finally official. How did a partnership that should’ve been so good go so bad? Sam Smith charts its disintegration
Porsche has confirmed Antonio Felix da Costa’s departure from its Formula E team after three seasons as Pascal Wehrlein’s teammate.
As anticipated, da Costa’s exit comes after unsuccessful attempts to address his long-standing concerns within the team through mediation.
Despite some successes during his three-year tenure, including a teams’ title win last summer, da Costa’s relationship with Porsche was marred by tensions.
Nico Mueller is expected to replace da Costa, marking a stark contrast in personalities between the two drivers.
The rift between da Costa and Porsche can be traced back to a pivotal moment at the Valencia testing in October 2023, ultimately leading to his departure from the team.
