Antonio Felix da Costa (Porsche) was disqualified from the first race of the Misano E-Prix, after gaining 12 places to finish. The first step on the platform. The FIA explained that the accelerator pedal spring in the Cascais-born driver's car “was on the spare parts list for the GEN2 cars, but not for the current GEN3 cars”, hence the decision to exclude the Portuguese driver from the race. Because there was a part in the car that “was not compatible with one of the three announced options in the third generation spare parts catalogue.” Felix da Costa has already expressed himself on social media. “This part was used throughout last year and was removed from the rulebook without notifying the teams… How many more cars will be available this spring?” asked the Portuguese.
TAG Heuer Porsche has already announced its intention to appeal the FIA's decision.
Misano E-Prix winner Antonio Felix da Costa has been disqualified from round six of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship due to a technical breach following an investigation by the FIA. Shortly after the decision was made, the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team announced its joining… pic.twitter.com/gedRgeZFOc
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