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Formula E’s Fierce Paddock Rivalry Erupts Into Heated Feud
Highlights
- Wehrlein and da Costa’s rivalry intensified at London E-Prix.
- Da Costa blocked Wehrlein to aid teammate Mitch Evans’ title bid.
- Both drivers received five-second time penalties, converted to grid drops.
- Final-lap contact caused by both Wehrlein and da Costa, no penalty.
- Wehrlein criticized da Costa’s tactics as unsporting and unfair.
- Rivalry sets dramatic tone for continuing Formula E championship battle.
Pascal Wehrlein and Antonio Felix da Costa clash again at the London E-Prix. Wehrlein pursues a second title. Da Costa blocks to support teammate Mitch Evans and Jaguar’s team bid.
Aggressive positioning defines their stints, with little margin offered. Team radio traffic confirms intent and escalation as the race evolves.
At one point, da Costa transmits, “They are just getting a taste of their own medicine. Don’t f*** with me,” while instructed to back up Porsche’s Wehrlein.
Evans executes a coordinated pass as the duel compresses the field. The slowing effect invites the pack, and Wehrlein briefly cedes the points lead to Jake Dennis.
A late three-car clash with Wehrlein, da Costa, and Dennis further complicates outcomes. Post-race, both drivers receive five-second penalties, converted to three-place grid drops for future events.
Both drivers receive five-second penalties, converted to three-place grid drops.
Wehrlein’s sanction covers contacts with Joel Eriksson and Dennis, which shape the title picture. Da Costa’s penalty relates to contact with Dennis.
Stewards issue no further action for the final-lap touch between the rivals. They judge both contributed: Wehrlein’s late turn-in meets da Costa turning toward the apex while side by side.
Stewards deem the final-lap contact a shared responsibility; no penalty issued.
Wehrlein publicly condemns the blocking as unsporting and unfair, and taunts da Costa at the flag. He alleges persistent brake-tests and wall squeezes over an extended stint.
Da Costa frames his approach as retaliation for earlier Porsche moves, including Nico Mueller’s involvement affecting Evans prior day. He insists the tactics mirror rivals’ play and remain within regulations.
“They are just getting a taste of their own medicine. Don’t f*** with me.” — Antonio Felix da Costa on team radio
Wehrlein broadens criticism to paddock politics and signals a hardening stance heading into Gen4. He references Porsche’s strong private testing and warns rivals he will remember confrontations.
“Everyone’s against me! Bet against me! Try it.” — Pascal Wehrlein’s post-race warning
The London weekend underlines an escalating championship narrative. With penalties, strategic blocking, and terse words, the title fight intensifies as the Formula E season advances.
Visual Summary
94
WEHRLEIN
13
da COSTA
Heated Rivalry Erupts: Wehrlein vs da Costa
“Don’t f*** with me.
Just a taste of their own medicine.”
Just a taste of their own medicine.”
– da Costa (Radio)
“You’re an idiot,
a sore loser!”
a sore loser!”
– Wehrlein (Radio)
Wehrlein chases championship, da Costa blocks for Evans
Aggressive moves – both jostle & trade radio insults
Evans sneaks by; both rivals caught by pack, Wehrlein loses points lead
Three-car final-lap clash (Wehrlein, da Costa, Dennis)
Penalties & drama – both docked grid spots for next race
Championship Tension
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“Everyone’s against me! Bet against me! Try it.
Be sure I remember everything for the future.”
Be sure I remember everything for the future.”
– Pascal Wehrlein, after a bruising showdown as the Formula E title fight explodes in London.
Zane Muniz writes across NASCAR, IndyCar, F1, IMSA, NHRA, and dirt-racing news. His breaking-news alerts and event previews ensure motorsport fans never miss a lap, drift, or drag-strip showdown.
