Virgin Racing are quietly confident going into the first round of the new Formula E season. The British team have partnered with DS for season two, as they set their sights on this year’s championship.

The French manufacturer has decided to go with the one-gear system for the 2015/2016 season, joining NEXTEV as the only teams to run with one gear.

The team is very confident in their design package of their season two challenger and did not want to give any technical information away about their powertrain and why they opted for the solo gear system

After a great end to the season for the team in London, as Sam Bird picked up his and the team’s second victory of the season.

Bird was delighted with the performance that the car showed in testing and feels that their pace should make them very competitive in Beijing.

“To finish last season the way we did in London was really special, so I’m hoping that we can build on that and come into the new season with the same impetus. It was a great feeling to get on the podium in Beijing last year, and I’ll be looking to go one, or hopefully two better this time around!” said Bird

Jean-Eric Vergne will partner the Brit at Virgin Racing this year after completing his move from Andretti Autosport. The Frenchman is excited about his debut race with the team and hopes to get off to a positive start.

“I’m very excited to have joined DS Virgin Racing, and I’m looking forward to getting things off to a positive start in Beijing. I didn’t race here last year so it will be interesting to get out on the track and experience another unique street circuit,” said Jean-Eric Vergne.