Da Costa takes off

Antonio Felix da Costa, great hope in Portuguese motorsport, will be able to benefit from a tailor-made program in the next two years, in order to be able to climb the single-seater hierarchy. Long in the fight for the Eurocup Formula title Renault 2.0 this season and titled in FR 2.0 NEC (North European Cup), the Portuguese remains with the Motopark Academy team for the 2010 season in order to compete in the Formula 3 Euro Series championship.

But, despite this stability, it was Ocean Racing Technology which decided to bet on the Portuguese's talent. Tiago Monteiro's team, impressed by the qualities of the young national hope, enrolled the driver in a program to lead him to the GP2 Series in 2011. For this, in parallel with the championship of F3 Euro Series, Antonio Felix da Costa will follow specific preparation with the Portuguese team during 2010. On the menu, physical training courses, training in data and performance analysis, psychological training? In addition, he will accompany Tiago Monteiro's team on several races and test sessions.

« António is a talented driver who was very effective during GP2 testing at Paul Ricard, declares the former pilot of F1 Tiago Monteiro. Throughout the year, he will have the opportunity to learn the team's working methods and he will also prepare himself physically and mentally for a very demanding championship. Since the birth of Ocean Racing Technology, a little over a year ago, we have defined precise objectives and having the opportunity to train a driver like António is not only a challenge but also a very interesting project. I am sure that the result will be very positive and fundamental for António's success in the GP2 Series. »

« Working now with Ocean Racing Technology and being able to count on Tiago's help at this stage of my career is a unique opportunity that I intend to make the most of, confides Antonio Felix da Costa. The high level of professionalism and enormous desire to win of Ocean Racing Technology, combined with the knowledge, know-how and excellent relationships that Tiago enjoys in the world of GP2 Series and F1 will be decisive factors for my a journey which I hope will take me to F1. I am aware of the importance of this agreement for my future but I am confident because I know that the skills of ORT and Tiago will be additional motivators and that they will open doors for me and help me to make contacts with the aim of one day being able to get behind the wheel of an F1. »