Since 2015, DS Automobiles is adding its Formula E technologies into the development of electrified models that are recognized as a benchmark in their respective classes. He is also the only driver to have won a race for three different Formula E Teams. Upon this, JEV also held the record for being the youngest French driver in history to earn Formula One points when he finished 8th in his second ever F1 Grand Prix. James joined DS TECHEETAH Formula E Team in July 2018 as development driver. “It’s taken some time for this season to land but now that it has, I feel nothing but pride for our achievement. The electrification designed by DS Automobiles conveys a different point of view in terms of performance, style, emotion and sustainable development. To have five poles in a row (Marrakesh + four rounds in Berlin), To get the most points in five consecutive races in a single season, With the most front-row lock ups (Santiago S4, Berlin S6), To lead with the largest point difference to 2, First team to score 48pts in a single race. Following three years with Toro Rosso, Jean-Éric was chosen by Scuderia Ferrari as their development driver. Bringing racing rivalries to city streets, set against some of the most iconic skylines in the world – such as New York, Hong Kong, Paris and Rome – Formula E is racing, reinvented. He completed the season with the first Portuguese victory in the Macau Grand Prix in 58 years, leading every racing lap of the meeting en route to victory. Place of birth: Cascais, Portugal Having started the season driving for the Carlin team in the GP3 Series, Félix da Costa was selected to join the Red Bull Junior Team. Now looking to claim its second team's title, the squad has drafted in seasoned driver Antonio Felix da Costa alongside long-time Techeetah driver Jean-Eric Vergne. Antonio assumed a drive with the Arden Caterham team, where he ultimately won four of the final five races. After clinching the teams' championship title at the end of a grueling 2018/19 campaign, French manufacturer backed DS Techeetah looks to scoop its second title with reigning champion Jean-Eric Vergne and Antonio Felix da Costa in the 2019/20 season. Our contentment is only surpassed with the opportunity of celebrating the team achievements in Portugal and the victory of our fellow countryman Antonio Felix da Costa, which brings renewed joy to our country.”. DS Techeetah and António Félix da Costa put on a show around Lisbon’s streets last Saturday, celebrating their first world title together. Consisting of 10 teams and 20 drivers, Formula E delivers world-class racing to 10 cities over five continents, throughout the seven-month Championship season. As a result of an electrification strategy established right from the start, DS Automobiles is the most efficient multi-energy brand in Europe, having recorded in the first half of 2020 average CO. To win Drivers’ and Teams’ championships before the last race (Round 9 of 11). General enquiries He is also the only driver to have won a race for three different Formula E Teams. enquiries@techeetahfe.com, Media enquiries partners@techeetahfe.com. DS TECHEETAH and Antonio Felix Da Costa celebrates championship titles in Lisbon Sara Hernmarck | Uncategorised | No Comments Together with the reigning ABB FIA Formula E Champion, Antonio Felix da Costa and his winning DS E-TENSE FE20 and our partners Efacec and Total,… © 2020 DS TECHEETAH. Nickname: JEV All rights reserved. In 2014 it was time for a new chapter as Antonio joined the newly created Formula E series and has since then thrived in the championship securing wins in various seasons. He is a truly deserving champion and a brilliant ambassador for Formula E and the wider motorsport community. With a new powertrain in the form of the DS E-Tense FE.19, the team dominated, clinching the team's title in the season finale in New York City. Antonio Felix Da Costa set several records this season, with three consecutive pole positions and three consecutive victories in a single season, as well as setting two speed records in Marrakesh for his fastest lap in both qualifying and in the race. TECHEETAH now holds the record for most consecutive titles, two Teams’ Championships and three Drivers’ Championships, as well as a number of other records. The DS 3 CROSSBACK E-TENSE (a full electric model with an unparalleled level of refinement for a vehicle of its segment), as well as the DS 7 CROSSBACK E-TENSE 4×4 300 and the DS 7 CROSSBACK E-TENSE 225 (plug-in hybrid with CO2 emissions from 30 g/km), have already placed DS Automobiles in the leading group among premium multi-energy brands. He has come through the ranks of Formula 3, Formula Renault and graduated into development roles for various Formula One teams such as Force India, Super Aguri and Honda. SECA Sports Europe Limited trading as ‘DS TECHEETAH’ is registered in England and Wales: Unit 3 Roger House, Osney Mead, Oxford OX2 0ES, UK. Sara Hernmarck, PR Manager media@techeetahfe.com, Partner enquiries For information on cookies and how we use them, please see our, 2020/21 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship calendar update, DS TECHEETAH and Antonio Felix Da Costa celebrates championship titles in Lisbon, Formula E cost-consolidation and qualifying measures announced at FIA World Motorsport Council, Formula E becomes first sport with certified net zero carbon footprint from inception, ABB FIA Formula E Championship signs EU 2030 letter in support of UN’s global Race to Zero campaign. Da Costa drove the DS … By continuing to use the website you are giving consent for cookies to be used. Formula E says it is "keen to explore" holding a race in Portugal after series champion Antonio Felix da Costa demonstrated his DS Techeetah car on the streets of Lisbon. DS TECHEETAH’s Portuguese partner Efacec plays a key role in this transition. Date of birth: 25 August 1983 Driver Number: 13 Now looking to claim its second team's title, the squad has drafted in seasoned driver Antonio Felix da Costa alongside long-time Techeetah driver Jean-Eric Vergne. He is the first driver to win the Formula E Championship with two races remaining and with the largest lead to his nearest competitor with 71 points. The experience and knowledge gained in racing has led the Brand towards competitive technical options, adding more value for its customers and a significantly lower CO2 emissions. Antonio Félix da Costa is perhaps best known for winning the Macau Grand Prix invitational Formula Three race in 2012 and 2016, as well as the Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup in 2009. Like other manufacturers in Formula E, DS is able to test, develop and refine the latest all-electric powertrain technology, which finds its way into DS' electric road cars and vehicles. Having won the ABB FIA Formula E Championship Drivers and Teams titles in the 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 seasons, DS Automobiles thow strengthens its leadership in electrification, both on track and on the road. As the first premium manufacturer to be involved in Formula E, DS Automobiles has demonstrated its commitment to Research and Development through motorsport. Altough parts differ from a racing car to a series production model, the concepts are the same, with Formula E’s advanced stage allowing an undeniable input into the development of E-TENSE models. At Honda he played a key part in the development of the Honda RA109, which Jenson Button drove to the 2009 Formula One World Drivers’ Championship title. From that moment, the team went from strength to strength, challenging front-runners Audi Sport Abt Schaeffler for the title in the final round of the 2017/18 season. Portugal has been struggling as many others from the pandemic, so being able to bring a celebration that a championship win brings has been really good.”, Alberto Longo, Co-Founder & Chief Championship Officer of Formula E, continued: Sara Hernmarck, PR Manager This week we are talking about António Félix da Costa. In July 2016, Jean-Éric Vergne and Qinghua Ma (who competed with Team Aguri in the final rounds of the previous season prior to CMC's takeover) were confirmed as the team's drivers. SECA Sports Europe Limited trading as ‘DS TECHEETAH’ is registered in England and Wales: Unit 3 Roger House, Osney Mead, Oxford OX2 0ES, UK. Antonio also tested with the Red Bull Racing Formula One team for the Young Drivers’ test in Abu Dhabi – his second appearance at the tests, after driving for Force India in 2010. “Since Antonio was crowned Formula E Champion in August, it’s been fantastic to see the overwhelming response from his home nation celebrating and acknowledging his biggest accomplishment. Drivers Jean-Éric Vergne. It’s an unprecedented event promoted in a context where electric and sustainable mobility takes a major role, including the city of Lisbon, the event highlighted how important the ongoing energy transition is.