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Formula E needs a race in Britain as the series continues to grow in popularity says British racing star Sam Bird.

The all-electric racing series returns to London's Battersea Park for the final two rounds of the 2015/16 season.

However there will be no race in the UK in 2016/17 after plans for a third year in in Battersea were dropped.

DS Virgin Racing driver Bird, who won at the park in 2015, says he hopes it's on the end of Formula E racing in the country.

“I think it’s extremely important to have a race in Britain," he said.

"The logical place is London. I hope we can return to somewhere in the near future."

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Britain's place as the season finale has been replaced in 2016/17 by New York but there are hopes of a London return the season after.

Formula E's first visit to Battersea in June last year attracted 60,000 fans ...

And Bird, who also drives a Ferrari in the World Endurance Championship, thinks both series he competes in are becoming stronger.

“It’s great to see both Formula E and WEC doing so well. It puts a bit of pressure on F1 (because) both series are so popular," he added.

"[Formula E] is definitely gaining momentum and going in the right direction."

The 29-year-old is particularly fond of Formula E's Fan Boost, where fans can use Twitter or the dedicated website in an attempt to get their favourite driver extra power in the forthcoming race.

“If I was a young fan, of any sport, and I could try and influence the result for my favourite driver or athlete, it would be amazing. It’s a really cool idea.

“It gets young fans involved in the sport and makes them feel a part of the day’s activities.

“That’s what sport should be about.”

Sam Bird's fans can vote for him by using #Fanboost and #SamBird on Twitter or on the Fan Boot website ahead of the VISA London ePrix on July 2-3.