Cadillac signs Ricky Taylor, Antonio Felix da Costa in refreshed 2027 WEC line-up
Cadillac has announced that Ricky Taylor and Antonio Felix da Costa will join its factory Jota team in the World Endurance Championship in 2027.
Antonio Felix da Costa: What Happened
Motorsport.com reported on Thursday, October 15, 2026 in a story involving Antonio Felix da Costa, Ricky Taylor, Cadillac. Here is how the report opens:
Cadillac has announced that Ricky Taylor and Antonio Felix da Costa will join its factory Jota team in the World Endurance Championship in 2027. The pair will replace Sebastien Bourdais and Alex Lynn, both of whom will leave the American manufacturer at the end of next month’s Monza season finale. Jack Aitken, Earl Bamber, Norman Nato and Will Stevens will remain with the team next…
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Key Takeaways
- The story: Cadillac signs Ricky Taylor, Antonio Felix da Costa in refreshed 2027 WEC line-up
- Who’s involved: Antonio Felix da Costa, Ricky Taylor, Cadillac and World Endurance Championship
- League: Sports Cars
- First reported: Thursday, October 15, 2026 by Motorsport.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Antonio Felix da Costa?
Cadillac has announced that Ricky Taylor and Antonio Felix da Costa will join its factory Jota team in the World Endurance Championship in 2027. The pair will replace Sebastien Bourdais and Alex Lynn, both of whom will leave the American manufacturer at the end of next month’s Monza season finale. Jack Aitken, Earl Bamber, Norman Nato and Will Stevens will remain with the team next… Motorsport.com reported the story on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
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Motorsport.com first reported it on Thursday, October 15, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Sports Cars news.
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