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Formula E star Sam Bird is eyeing up a repeat of last year's success at Formula E season finale in London.

The 29-year-old won the final race of the inaugural all-electric racing series at Battersea Park in June last year and wants to replicate that success at this weekend's double header.

With races on Saturday and Sunday, Bird has two chances to make it to the top step of the podium in front of his home crowd.

"Last year went extremely well, we won the last race of the season and we’re looking to do the same again."

The former Mercedes F1 test driver is currently third in the standings and has a mathematical chance of the title; a long way behind leaders Lucas di Grassi and Sebastien Buemi.

As a result the Brit is focusing on "realistic goals", namely securing third place from himself and DS Virgin Racing in the drivers' and teams' championships respectively.

A win would also see him return to the Battersea podium - something Bird himself has described "one of the best" - which is located right in front of the fans.

“Because of the popularity of the podium last year they’ve incorporated it at every race. They try and go to the fans which is very important," he added.

His chances of victory will also be enhanced if he wins Formula E's Fan Boost competition which allows fans to vote for their favourite driver to be given extra power during the race.

Bird's supporters can vote for him on Twitter by using #Fanboost and #SamBird or by visiting the Fan Boost website.

2015-16 has only brought one win, at round 4 in Argentina, and Bird admits the season has been "difficult".

The Surrey-born driver has been testing the season three car and says results so far are "strong".

The VISA London ePrix, takes place in London’s Battersea Park on 2-3 July.