British driver Sam Bird is hopeful that he will still be in the drivers seat at Virgin Racing next season. The 28 year old has already brought home one victory for the team in the first four races of the season.

Speaking exclusively to Formula E Zone, Sam Bird is hopeful that Virgin Racing can continue to produce a race winning car when they become a manufacture next season.

“Absolutely, I intend to stay with Virgin Racing next season. I also do think that Virgin have the capabilities of creating a championship winning car next year as a manufacture, plus we also have a race winning car this season” said Sam Bird.

Despite admitting that he wants to stay with the team for the 2015/2016 season; Sam Bird is not thinking of next season, as he is fully focus on trying to claim the drivers and constructors championship for himself and the team.

“My priority at the moment is the Virgin Racing team and I want to do everything I can to win the drivers and constructors championship for the team. Also it is a bit too early to be thinking of next season, so I’m not thinking about it as we are only half way through this season.” said the 28 year old.

Bird currently sits second in the championship an is only ten points behind championship leader Lucas Di Grassi.