Munich. When the FIA Formula E Championship enters its fourth
season with the Hong Kong ePrix (HKG) on the first weekend in
December, BMW will be involved once again as part of their close
cooperation with Andretti Formula E, and will continue with
preparations for the works entry in Season 5. And a familiar face
will man the cockpit: BMW works driver António Félix da Costa (POR)
will contest the 14 races around the world for the
MSAD Andretti
team.
“We are all really looking forward to Season four of Formula E,” said
BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt. “António Félix da Costa is
already one of the experienced Formula E drivers in the field. So it
was a logical step for him to remain on board as a driver in Season 4.
António, as a BMW Motorsport works driver, now has strong links with
Formula E and the MSAD Andretti team. We are very pleased with him.”
“I’m very happy to be back with the MSAD Andretti Team for
Season 4,” said António Felix da Costa. “I believe with another small
push from BMW and our partners, we have the strength to fight for some
good results. I can’t wait for Hong Kong.”
Félix da Costa has been active in Formula E since the first season in
2014/15 and was one of the first winners in the series when he claimed
victory in the Buenos Aires ePrix (ARG) in Season 1. He will contest
his second season for MSAD Andretti, which is new name for the
Andretti Formula E team, in 2017/18. Even though Félix da Costa is
only 26 years old, he is one of the most experienced Formula E
drivers. He has already enjoyed success on the highly competitive DTM
stage – his maiden win in Zandvoort (NED) in 2015 was the highlight
for Félix da Costa. In addition to his victories in Formula E and the
DTM, he has won the renowned Macau Grand Prix for Formula 3 racing
cars twice.
Félix da Costa is currently taking part in official test drives for
Formula E in Valencia (ESP). He is joined by the two BMW works drivers
Tom Blomqvist (GBR) and Alexander Sims (GBR). Further details on the
full driver line-up of MSAD Andretti will be announced at a later time.