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Jaguar Driver's Tokyo Frustration: Points Slip Away
28 Jul
Summary
- Da Costa secured strong qualifying positions but earned minimal points.
- A strategic error with tyre pressures significantly impacted race performance.
- Despite setbacks, the driver remains optimistic about the championship title fight.
Jaguar TCS Racing endured a challenging Tokyo E-Prix as strategic decisions led to a disappointing outcome for driver Antonio Felix Da Costa. Although Da Costa qualified impressively, securing third and second place for Rounds 14 and 15 respectively, the team's strategy ultimately faltered.
Round 14 saw Da Costa finish ninth on the grid despite qualifying third, ultimately securing sixth place. Round 15 proved even more frustrating, with Da Costa starting from the front row but finishing 14th. A significant miscalculation involving tyre pressures for wet conditions backfired as the track dried, causing a substantial loss in pace and efficiency.
Compounding the issues, a late red flag incident in Round 15 resulted in unavoidable contact for Da Costa, forcing a front wing change. This dropped him to the back for the final single-lap restart, leaving insufficient time to recover positions. Despite the weekend's setbacks, Da Costa remains focused on the championship, with 30 points separating him from the leader and 56 points still up for grabs.
