Formula E have put in place a verification system in an attempt to try and stop automated bots and fake email address corrupting the results of fanboost.

Formula E Zone uncovered that the results of fanboost were heavily manipulated last season, as certain drivers were gaining in excess of 10,000 fake votes in an hour to move into the top three positions to receive fanboost. You can see the full data from both London races here.

So in order to vote on the fanboost website, you will need to type your email address in and then open your inbox to verify your email before you can place your vote.

In the offseason, drivers called for the sport to only use social media to count fanboost votes, and stopping people from voting on the website to stop the manipulation of the results.

However, a spokesperson from Formula E told us that they could not stop people from voting on the website, as it reduces fan engagement in China, which is crucial for the sport as the first race is in Hong Kong.

“We are going to implement a verification system that should stop the possibility of fake email address altering the results. We could not just move to social media votes only, as this will stop people in China from engaging in the sport,” said a spokesperson from Formula E.

It will be interesting to see if the new verification system will stop automated bots and fake email address, as the system will be heavily scrutinised by drivers and the media if there is a hint of deception again this season.