Antonio Felix Da Costa on Formula E setback: 'Seems like I'm in the wrong place at the wrong time too often'
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NEOM McLaren's Taylor Barnard delivered a strong performance in Berlin and replaced Da Costa in the top three. Da Costa said it felt like the end of his dream to finish the season in a strong position in the championship.
Antonio Felix Da Costa's note after Berlin E-Prix
Taking to Instagram on Saturday, Antonio Felix Da Costa wrote, 'This is our best way of communication, between you and me. Those who support me through the good times, but mostly the bad… you guys who are tireless and show me how strong our Portuguese race is.'
He further added, 'The dream of the championship ended last week, I dreamed, I dreamed big and so did you. Apparently it was the year of '2nd places'. Seems like I'm in the wrong place at the wrong time too often. 3 wins lost in the last laps because of safety cars, a few mistakes my mixture, the season could have been so different, but that's what it is in sport, and the bad moments, if used well, are the best thing we have. What now ? Now off to London for the week to fight for the team and builders championship and finish this season with a bang, because you never give up, ever.
Thank you all, we are amazing. DAC ATTACK.'
Fans of the TAG Heuer Porsche driver pledged their support in the comments section. One wrote, 'Always. You are a champion and always will be. Always stay strong, 'Taco.' DAC ATTACK.' Another said, 'We are always with you.' A third added, 'You are awesome! You fought until the end and never gave up. You still have the soul of a champion inside you — and next year, you'll be fighting again.
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BORA CHAMP.'
How Antonio Felix Da Costa's loss was Taylor Barnard's gain
Nissan's Oliver Rowland sealed his Formula E Championship victory on the second day of the Berlin E-Prix. He is followed by fellow TAG Heuer Porsche driver Pascal Wehrlein in second, and NEOM McLaren's Taylor Barnard in a close third.
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Da Costa finished 10th and 8th in the two Berlin races, which wasn't enough to maintain his position in the Driver Standings. In contrast, Barnard's fourth and sixth-place finishes propelled him past Da Costa into the top three of the World Championship.
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