Antonio Felix da Costa completes first laps ahead of 24 Hours of Le Mans debut: “It’s going to be very competitive”

Formula E driver Antonio Felix da Costa is all set to participate in his maiden 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Jaguar TCS Racing driver has been performing well in Formula E and is now preparing to compete in the iconic endurance race, which falls during the long break ahead of the Sanya E-Prix. Da Costa took to Instagram to share his excitement ahead of the French race, which begins on 10 June.

Antonio Felix da Costa gets ready for the 24 Hours of Le Mans

Sharing a fresh batch of pictures from France, Antonio Felix da Costa wrote on Instagram: “First laps here at Le Mans. Good feeling; it looks like it’s going to be very competitive. Just fine-tuning the last details, and qualifying practice starts on Wednesday. See you soon, guys!”
A few days earlier, he had shared his excitement for the iconic race. Alongside a series of pictures, he wrote: “Here we go for our eighth 24 Hours of Le Mans. It’s a special weekend, and I feel lucky to have so many memories already. This year, I want to create the best one yet…”

Andretti driver Jake Dennis commented on his post: “Not happy with that missed apex in the Jota Hertz. More laps needed.”

Last week, da Costa shared more details about the race to keep his fans updated on the format. Sharing a glimpse of his car, he wrote in an Instagram post: “Up next: the 24 Hours of Le Mans! We’re back at Le Mans in the premier class - Hypercar! It involves nearly two weeks at the track with practice and qualifying sessions, and finally, in 13 days, the race kicks off. Who else out there is excited to watch the 24 Hours?”

Antonio Felix da Costa excelling in Formula E as well

Antonio Felix da Costa is currently sixth in the Formula E Drivers’ Standings with 80 points. After winning in Jeddah and Madrid, the Jaguar driver finished third in Monaco last month. Following the 24 Hours of Le Mans, he will begin preparations for the next Formula E race in China. The Sanya E-Prix is scheduled for 20 June.

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