Imagem: Andrew Ferraro, cortesia da Formula E
Antonio Felix da Costa, de Tag Heuer Porsche, recently had a conversation with another person. The veteran Portuguese driver has had a few challenging weeks. In the previous race in Misano, he experienced a mix of emotions when he won his first race since last season in Cape Town. However, the victory was short-lived as it was later stripped due to an illegal throttle damper spring. Despite this setback, da Costa remains optimistic and focused on the positive aspects of his performance. He believes that he and his team have been consistently competitive and fighting for podiums in every race since Brazil. Although the start of the season has been tough, da Costa is motivated and enjoying his time on the track.
Da Costa acknowledges that his recent form may have gone unnoticed due to the fast-paced nature of Formula E races. He believes he has been performing well and has been close to achieving even better results. He reflects on previous races where he was leading at some point or narrowly missed out on a podium finish. Despite the challenges, da Costa remains determined and sees many opportunities ahead.
After winning in Misano, da Costa expressed his emotions to his team, asking them to stick with him. He clarifies that his statement was not just about his personal feelings, but also about promoting a sense of unity within the team. He believes that victories and success bring people together and strengthen the team spirit. Da Costa’s goal is to continue racing for Porsche and achieve more success with the brand he loves.
Aunque el enfoque de da Costa esté en su propio rendimiento, reconoce que su éxito en la pista también puede impactar su futuro con Porsche. Sin embargo, ha cambiado su mentalidad y ahora corre para sí mismo, sabiendo que si le va bien, beneficiará a todos los involucrados. Permanece optimista sobre la segunda mitad de la temporada y cree que aún hay muchas oportunidades para competir por el título.
Al mirar la carrera en Mónaco, da Costa reconoce que los autos con motor Nissan han sido fuertes en carreras anteriores. Sin embargo, cree que Porsche puede desafiarlos y está confiado en las mejoras que el equipo ha realizado. Da Costa también expresa su deseo de que la Fórmula E dé prioridad a circuitos de calle, como Mónaco, ya que son la esencia de la serie. Sugiere buscar circuitos de calle más grandes y rápidos en lugar de depender de instalaciones construidas específicamente.
En conclusión, da Costa sigue enfocado en su rendimiento en la pista y está determinado a revertir la temporada. Cree en el potencial de Porsche y está comprometido en lograr el éxito con la marca. También enfatiza la importancia de los circuitos de calle en la Fórmula E y sugiere explorar más opciones similares a Mónaco. Un circuito de calle más rápido y amplio, como Baku, podría ser una adición adecuada al campeonato sin comprometer su identidad central.
