Overview
- Alpine confirmed the Portuguese driver for its 2026 Hypercar roster on a multi-year contract.
- Da Costa completed a maiden run in the A424 at the Le Mans Bugatti Circuit on Monday and is slated for the official Bahrain rookie test next month.
- Team leaders Philippe Sinault and Nicolas Lapierre praised his speed, endurance expertise and fit with the program.
- The move comes as Alpine reshapes its lineup, with reports of Paul-Loup Chatin leaving and uncertainty over Mick Schumacher’s seat after his recent IndyCar test.
- Da Costa returns to WEC after two seasons focused on Porsche’s Formula E program, with Motorsport.com reporting he will continue in FE with Jaguar.