António Félix da Costa joins Alpine for the FIA WEC from the 2026 season

Alpine Endurance Team is delighted to announce the arrival of António Félix da Costa to its FIA World Endurance Championship line-up.

Known for his natural speed, versatility and strength of character, the Portuguese driver has established himself as one of the most complete talents of his generation and will bring his wealth of experience to the team on a multi-year contract.

A Formula Renault graduate, António Félix da Costa has excelled at every level of single-seater racing, with his performances earning him several Formula 1 test drives. A two-time winner of the Macau Grand Prix, the Cascais native has also shone in DTM and GT racing, demonstrating a rare ability to adapt to extremely competitive grids. He also entered Formula E, where he became one of the leading figures before winning the world title in the 2019-2020 season.

António Félix da Costa is already well-versed in the world of endurance racing, having competed in several FIA World Endurance Championship campaigns. After making his debut in LMGTE Pro, he moved up to the LMP2 category, winning the category title and the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2022. Building on this success, the Portuguese driver moved on to the Hypercar category and contributed to his squad’s FIA World Cup for Hypercar Teams victory.

António Félix da Costa now joins Alpine Endurance Team, where he will again compete among the FIA WEC elite. His experience, ability to unite people, motivation and culture of performance at the highest level will be valuable assets for Les Bleus. After a maiden run with the A424 on Monday at the Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, he will be behind the wheel of the A-arrow Hypercar next month at the Rookies Tests in Bahrain.

António Félix da Costa "I am delighted to join Alpine Endurance Team. Returning to the FIA World Endurance Championship was one of my main objectives, and I am extremely pleased to do so with a manufacturer that has been redefining itself in a bold and ambitious way, and now competing at the forefront of endurance racing. Alpine is a brand with a strong racing heritage, and becoming part of such an impressive ecosystem is truly exciting. The team has been performing at a very high level, recently scored its maiden victory with the A424, making this the perfect moment to begin our collaboration. Everyone knows my passion for endurance racing. I have worked extremely hard to develop as a complete driver in this discipline and, after winning the LMP2 title, my goal now is to contribute to Alpine's success at the pinnacle. I look forward to working with the team, my teammates and all the engineers and mechanics."

Nicolas Lapierre, Sporting Director Alpine Endurance Team "We are very pleased to welcome António Félix da Costa to Alpine Endurance Team. António's profile is exactly what we were looking for: speed, experience and a thorough knowledge of endurance racing and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. His track record in multiple categories speaks for itself, and we know he will bring a lot to the team, both in sporting terms and on a personal level. He is a complete, determined and charismatic driver who will quickly integrate into our structure. We are eager to embark on this new adventure and start working together to make Alpine an ever-stronger force at the forefront of the FIA WEC." 

Philippe Sinault, Team Principal Alpine Endurance Team "We are thrilled to welcome António. We have known each other for a long time, and our paths have often crossed, particularly in F3 and Endurance racing. There has always been mutual respect between us, as well as a desire to work together one day. It is truly satisfying to see this wish come true today. António is a pure racer who has always known how to get the best out of his car and has been a formidable competitor. His presence has left its mark on every team and category he has raced for. He fits in perfectly with our philosophy: human, committed, and focused solely on efficiency. We share the same passion and vision, and we are familiar with his environment, so I am confident that we will quickly become fully operational and performant. António will bring a lot with his experience, personality, and results-oriented culture, and we are excited about taking on future challenges together.“