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Time of India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Antonio Felix Da Costa counting positives as he finishes third at Shanghai E-Prix: 'It was all about bringing the podium home'
Image credit: Antonio Felix Da Costa/Instagram Antonio Felix Da Costa, who won the last Formula E race in Shanghai, made sure he didn't go home empty-handed this time. The TAG Heuer Porsche driver was pleased to finish third on the podium at the Shanghai E-Prix and also expressed happiness for winner Nick Cassidy of Jaguar TCS Racing. Da Costa wasn't the only member of his team to reach the podium—he was joined by teammate Pascal Wehrlein, who secured second place. Antonio Da Costa on finishing third in Shanghai Sharing his experience after the race, Da Costa said, 'It was very hard from inside the car. I felt like my balance wasn't quite there and I really struggled with my rears, so it wasn't enjoyable and it was very hard to keep the car on track. I was slow to be honest, but good enough for a podium – two cars from the team are on the podium so that's always positive.' Talking about his third-place finish, he added, 'I'm happy for Nick [Cassidy], he did a really good job, but we've got good points. Starting second and finishing third is not ideal – in the beginning I thought we had something, but then it was clear to me that I didn't have the pace of the two cars in front, so it was all about bringing the podium home.' Antonio now stands third in the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings with 88 points. Taking to Instagram after the race, Antonio Felix Da Costa shared a picture of himself spraying champagne from the podium. He wrote along with it, 'Today we got a podium. P3 on a very rainy day. We keep fighting. Thanks guys.' Many congratulated him in the comments section. One fan wrote in his praise, 'You drive great and make Portugal proud beyond its borders. You will win the championship. I believe in you. Go for it.' Another said, 'A weekend where I can see your smile. Thank you too.' One more added, 'Let's go.' Also Read: Shanghai E-Prix 2025 Round 11 results: Nick Cassidy wins, Porsche duo Pascal Wehrlein and Antonio Da Costa take 2nd and 3rd spot Da Costa has claimed four podiums this season but is still waiting for a win. There are five more races remaining, with the next one taking place in Jakarta on June 21.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Shanghai E-Prix FP1 Results: Last season's winner Antonio Felix Da Costa tops again, Nyck de Vries finishes second
Image credit: Formula E Antonio Felix Da Costa seems all set to register another win in Shanghai. The Tag Heuer Porsche driver, who clinched one of the Season 10 double-header races, topped the first free practice session at the Shanghai International Circuit on Friday. Impressively, he clocked a time four seconds faster than last season's best. Mahindra Racing's Nick De Vries secured the second spot, while Jake Hughes of Maserati MSG Racing came in third. Shanghai E-Prix 2025 FP1 results Antonio Da Costa had shared a post on Instagram ahead of the Shanghai E-Prix: 'Race Week. Last year we went to Shanghai to get a cup! Let's try to get two this year. See you soon,' he wrote, alongside a picture of his winning celebration from last year. His dominance in the practice session indicates that he is in top form again this year. Jake Hughes also appears to have a podium finish in sight. Last season, he was both the pole winner and the second-place podium finisher in Race 2 of the Shanghai E-Prix. At the time, he was driving for NEOM McLaren; this season, he is representing Maserati MSG Racing. Antonio's teammate, Pascal Wehrlein—who secured the second podium spot alongside Da Costa in last season's Shanghai E-Prix—missed out this time by finishing fourth in the practice session. However, Wehrlein remains a strong contender, having already claimed three podiums this season. He was followed by Jaguar TCS Racing's Nick Cassidy in fifth and NEOM McLaren driver Taylor Barnard in sixth, despite the latter leading during the second half of the session. CUPRA Kiro driver Dan Ticktum led the early part of the practice session but dropped to seventh by the end. Andretti's Jake Dennis finished eighth, followed by Nissan's Norman Nato in ninth, while Stoffel Vandoorne of Maserati MSG Racing rounded out the top ten. Also Read: Shanghai E-Prix 2025 weather forecast: Expect two dramatically different races The Shanghai E-Prix will resume on Saturday with a packed schedule that includes a free practice session and Qualifying in the morning, followed by the final Round 10 race in the afternoon. Rain is unlikely on Saturday, but Sunday's Round 11 is expected to unfold under dramatically different conditions, with an 80–90 percent chance of rain. The Sunday schedule will mirror that of Saturday.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Amid prep for Shanghai E-Prix, Antonio Da Costa shares glimpses of racing in rain, local food, and cycling in Tokyo
Image credit: Antonio Felix Da Costa/Instagram Antonio Felix Da Costa 's plans for the Tokyo E-Prix may not have fallen into place, but the TAG Heuer Porsche driver would definitely be looking forward to repeating his success at the Shanghai E-Prix . He had emerged as the winner in part 2 of the Shanghai double-header last year and is now preparing for the Shanghai race again at the end of this month. All the good things Antonio Felix Da Costa did in Tokyo Antonio Da Costa finished seventh in the Tokyo E-Prix Round 8 but had to retire early due to his Porsche suffering suspension damage during the race. He couldn't complete the last race, with his broken vehicle leading to yellow flags and a halted race. Still, Antonio remained positive and shared a variety of pictures and videos from his time in Tokyo. He shared a picture of himself in his Porsche race suit and helmet, followed by a video of him racing in heavy rain, which drastically brought down visibility on track. He shared a picture of a fan as well, holding a big placard with Antonio's face on it. He also shared a glimpse of himself enjoying some local food and cycling with his fellow Formula E drivers on the streets of Tokyo. The post includes a picture of Antonio looking at a Lego piece resembling him. Summing up the Tokyo experience, Antonio wrote on Instagram in Portuguese, which read after translation to English: 'It was a tough weekend in terms of points. The performance is there. We have to be better and solidify our results again. The next race will be in China in 15 days. I'm already back to work on the simulator. Thanks guys, let's keep fighting!' Antonio's fans showered him with supportive comments and fueled him up for the next race. A fan commented, 'You've got this! Let's do this.' Another said, 'Let's focus and have faith.' One more wrote in the comments section, 'Long walk... let's go!' A comment also read: 'The spirit remains intact. Let's go.' One of the comments also read, 'Keep going, it will work out Toni.' 'KEEP GOING Antonio!! You'll get there,' read another. Also Read: Tokyo E-Prix 2025 Results: Oliver Rowland claims his fourth win of the season; Pascal Wehrlein finishes second in Round 9 Antonio Da Costa currently in the third position in the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings with 73 points. He has won three podium spots this season. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Monaco E-Prix: Formula E drivers Mitch Evans, Antonio Felix Da Costa and Nick Cassidy soak in Monaco vibes ahead of the big race
The Formula E teams have reached Monaco for the most stunning race of the year, the Monaco E-Prix . Everyone from Mitch Evans to Antonio Felix Da Costa has shared glimpses of their time in Monaco on Instagram. With still a day to go before the Formula E double-header—the first in the hub of motorsport—here is all the action from the city as the drivers visit the paddock, take yacht rides, soak up some sun, and make the most of their time in the picturesque city. What are Formula E drivers up to in Monaco ahead of the race? Jaguar driver Mitch Evans shared a few pictures from his arrival on Instagram and captioned it, 'Favorite one of the year.' He looked sharp in a black T-shirt and pants combo, paired with a contrasting patterned jacket, and wore sunglasses as he went out and about in the city. He also shared a picture of himself having a conversation with Jaguar teammate Nick Cassidy . Evans and Cassidy have been dominating the Monaco E-Prix for the past two seasons. While Evans won the last race in 2024 and Cassidy took second place, it was the other way around in 2023. It remains to be seen if they continue their dominance on the podium this year as well. Nick Cassidy, on the other hand, shared a glimpse of his Jaguar parked in the area. He also posted a picture with model Nathalia Soliani posing in front of the F1 car and captioned it, 'fan girl moment.' Nick Cassidy and Antonio Felix Da Costa in Monaco. Pic credit: Instagram Antonio Felix Da Costa also shared multiple glimpses of his time in the city. Sharing a video from his yacht ride, he wrote on his Instagram Stories, 'Monaco race week mornings.' With another picture of himself posing by the waterfront, he wrote, 'Morning commute in Monte Carlo.' Also Read: Monaco E-Prix: Here's all about the breathtaking Circuit de Monaco you can't take your eyes off Da Costa also shared pictures from his race prep and captioned it, 'Ready to go all in tomorrow.' Da Costa won third place in the last Formula E race in Miami and will be looking for another win after his last Monaco E-Prix victory in 2021. The Monaco E-Prix has two races lined up this year with Round 6 on Saturday, May 3 and Round 7 on Sunday, May 4.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Revisiting Antonio Felix Da Costa's epic high-altitude pool dive after his Monaco E-Prix win
The Monaco E-Prix is here, and all the world is talking about is the stunning Circuit de Monaco and who the two drivers will be to win the double-header this year. However, there is also something very special about celebrating a win at the Monaco race. In 2021, a Formula E driver Antonio Felix Da Costa —who raced for Techeetah-DS at the time—did a high-altitude jump into a swimming pool to celebrate his victory at the race. He now races for Tag Heuer Porsche . Antonio Felix Da Costa's epic celebration in Monaco The video of Antonio Felix Da Costa's iconic 2021 celebration after winning the Monaco E-Prix was shared by Formula E's social media handles to revisit the famous moment. The video shows an all-charged-up Da Costa, in his race costume and shoes, climbing high onto the platform overlooking the pool and diving in like a champion diver. He didn't show even an iota of hesitation and dove right in without a second thought. The moment was shown on television in the video, with an anchor also mentioning his hair flip as he lifted his head out of the water after the epic dive. Reacting to the video, a fan wrote on Instagram, 'That's a little bit too high for comfort.' Another commented, 'Epic! Let's gooooo Antonio!' One more said, 'Let's do another one this weekend.' An Instagram user called it 'The most iconique celebration ever.' A comment also read: 'Portuguese do it Better.' Antonio is also among the favourites to win the race. He recently took the third spot on the podium at the Miami E-Prix, which had Pascal Wehrlein as the winner and Lucas Di Grassi in second place. The 33-year-old Portuguese driver is also a surfer. He is the last Formula E driver to have won a race in Monaco after taking pole position in the qualifying race. Also Read: Antonio Felix Da Costa has his eyes on Monaco after the Miami E-Prix: 'This is really looking good' The Monaco E-Prix double-header starts on May 3, Saturday. The two free practice sessions, the qualifying, and the Round 6 race will take place on Saturday, while the third free practice session, the Round 7 qualifying, and the Round 7 final race will take place on Sunday.
