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Da Costa hits back at Verstappen's ‘Formula E' jibe

Feb.26 Former Formula E champion Antonio Felix da Costa has responded to criticism of Formula 1's new regulations, after Max Verstappen likened the 2026 cars to 'Formula E on steroids'. Speaking to France's Auto Hebdo, da Costa defended the role of energy management in modern racing. 'In Formula E, energy management isn't a constraint but rather an integral part of race strategy,' he said. 'Formula 1 drivers learn a lot about energy management, driving techniques and the software we've used in Formula E over the last ten years. Many Formula 1 drivers work with the teams on the simulator. I've even been contacted myself.' The Portuguese driver, who won the 2019-20 Formula E title, argued...
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