Antonio Felix Da Costa says family is the best part of Christmas as he shares festive pictures

Antonio Felix da Costa is prioritising family time and festive celebrations during the Christmas holidays. The Jaguar TCS Racing driver shared glimpses of his Christmas celebrations on Instagram, underlining how family remains the most important part of his life. The 34-year-old made a high-profile switch from Porsche to Jaguar ahead of Formula E Season 12, although his Jaguar debut in Sao Paulo ended on a sour note after he was involved in a crash triggered by Cupra Kiro rookie Josep ‘Pepe’ Marti.

Antonio Felix Da Costa rings in Christmas with family

Antonio Felix Da Costa took to his Instagram Stories to give fans a peek into his life away from the racetrack. He captioned a picture that showed him posing alongside his partner and other family members with the words, “Best part.” He also shared a solo photograph of his partner standing in front of a church, dressed in a short black outfit paired with boots, capturing a quiet and elegant festive moment.

In addition, Da Costa uploaded a short video clip showing how he spotted Santa Claus delivering gifts from a rooftop while driving along with his family. Sharing the light-hearted moment, he wrote, “Keeping fantasies alive,” adding to the festive spirit of his Christmas celebrations.

Antonio Felix Da Costa made Jaguar debut in Sao Paulo

Antonio Felix Da Costa endured a disappointing debut weekend with Jaguar TCS Racing at the Sao Paulo E-Prix. Cupra Kiro rookie Josep ‘Pepe’ Marti went flying over da Costa’s car before crashing heavily onto the track, bringing chaos to the race. The incident spoiled what could have been a dream Jaguar debut for da Costa, as it ended his hopes of securing a podium finish despite starting sixth on the grid. He eventually crossed the line in 11th place in the Round 1 race in Sao Paulo.


Following the crash, Da Costa shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, reflecting on the incident and his optimism going forward. The post read: “Wrong place at the wrong time again. It was going to be a dream debut with the Jaguar, P1 in the group and the fight for the race victory when this happened (swipe). The important thing is, no one got hurt. Happy with the work we’ve done in these 2 months of adaptation with the team, it’s always going to get better from now on.”

Antonio Felix da Costa finished fifth in the Formula E World Championship in Season 11, collecting four podium finishes and a total of 111 points in the Drivers’ Standings. He made the move to Jaguar for Season 12 and, alongside his Formula E commitments, is also set to compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship.

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