[2] Costas started his career by contributing columns on road safety to Diario de Ávila.
In 1974, he began working at Televisión Española (TVE), first presenting a small segment dedicated to the engine in the program Todo es possible en Domingo (1974).
His growing popularity allowed Costas to begin directing and presenting a series on TVE related to engines called Cuatro Tiempos (1974-1975).
[4] In later years, Costas worked with TPA, as a commentator on Formula 1 races.
Costas contributed to multiple publications, including El País, Pueblo, Diario 16 and Ya, as well as several specialized magazines, including Motor 16, Auto-diésel, Car & Driver and Tele-radio).