FanBoost

The FanBoost is a concept introduced by the FIA in the Formula E Championship to give the three "most popular" drivers a temporary boost in power in each ePrix.^[1] Fans vote for their favourite driver through the FIA's website (or official accounts on social media), to give three drivers a boost in power totaling 100 kJ of energy in the second half of the race.^[2]

ConceptEdit

The FanBoost is intended to get fans more involved with the championship by allowing them to have a direct impact on the race outcome.^[1] Fans vote for their favourite driver through numerous organisations (although this is primarily handled through the FIA's official Formula E website), with the three "most popular" drivers awarded the FanBoost.^[1]

The "Boost"Edit

The Boost itself comes in the form of a five second addition of power during the race, which a nominated driver can use once during the race.^[1] With the FIA boosting race power to 170 kw (228 bhp) for 2015/16, the Boost is limited to 100 kj of stored energy to be used at the driver's discretion.^[2] Specifically, the 100 kjs may boost the car's power between 180 kw and 200 kw, although the higher the value, then the less time that the driver can use the Boost.^[2]

VotingEdit

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Fans may vote, as mentioned above, through the race organisers, sponsors or the FIA Formula E website, with the FIA totalling up the scores with Telescope to determine the result.^[1] Fans vote for their favourite driver, with voting running for twelve days prior to the ePrix.^[1] From 2015/16, the vote continues to be open until six minutes after the start of the race, meaning the Boost may only be used in the second half of the race.^[2] Fans may vote once per day for any driver throughout the voting period through the Website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (the latter three using hastags).^[1]

In order to vote, head to: http://fanboost.fiaformulae.com/ before the next ePrix.

WinnersEdit

Below is a list of drivers whom have been awarded the FanBoost during their Formula E career.

FanBoost Winners*
Rank	Nat.	Name	Wins
1st		Jean-Eric Vergne	9
2nd		Sébastien Buemi	8
3rd		Nelson Piquet Jr.	8
4th		Nick Heidfeld	7
5th		Lucas di Grassi	6
6th		Sam Bird	4
7th		Oliver Turvey	4
8th		Bruno Senna	4
9th		Salvador Duran	4
10th		Stéphane Sarrazin	3
11th		Katherine Legge	2
12th		Charles Pic	1
13th		Sakon Yamamoto	1
14th		Loïc Duval	1
15th		Jérôme d'Ambrosio	1

* Correct as of the 2016 London ePrix II.

There is, of course, no prize for winning the most number of FanBoosts, but the effect of a driver's popularity is telling. With Nelson Piquet Jr. taking the title, and winning the most FanBoosts (6) during the 2014/15 season, one can suggest a positive relationship between popularity and glory.

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