Force India has confirmed that Nico Hulkenberg will remain at the team for the 2015 season.
The highly-rated German is currently eighth in the 2014 drivers' standings with three races remaining.
Hulkenberg first joined Force India in 2011 as a test driver following an impressive rookie season at Williams. He stepped up to a race seat in 2012, before switching to Sauber.
After one year at the Swiss outfit, he opted to return to Force India for 2014 and signed a "multi-year" deal. He has put in several strong performances, although he has yet to secure his maiden podium.
He has finished in fourth place five times this season and has scored points in 13 of the 16 races so far.
"It’s good to confirm my plans for next season," Hulkenberg said in a statement released by Force India on Monday.
"This is a team I know extremely well and we’ve enjoyed a great year together with some special results. The team has big ambitions and I believe we can have a competitive package once again next year.
"We have a strong partner in Mercedes and everyone in the team is motivated and hungry for more success. I have a good feeling for 2015 and there is a lot to be excited about as we try to build on the results we have achieved this year."
Team principal Vijay Mallya added: "Everybody in the team is delighted to see Nico remain a Sahara Force India driver for next season. We rate him very highly and he has done a tremendous job this year by consistently picking up crucial championship points.
"We know him extremely well: he’s a true racer and he knows how to motivate the team. I am convinced he is one of the best talents on the grid and I am proud that he will continue to race in the colours of Sahara Force India."
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Hulkenberg first joined Force India in 2011 as a test driver following an impressive rookie season at Williams. He stepped up to a race seat in 2012, before switching to Sauber.
After one year at the Swiss outfit, he opted to return to Force India for 2014 and signed a "multi-year" deal. He has put in several strong performances, although he has yet to secure his maiden podium.
He has finished in fourth place five times this season and has scored points in 13 of the 16 races so far.
"It’s good to confirm my plans for next season," Hulkenberg said in a statement released by Force India on Monday.
"This is a team I know extremely well and we’ve enjoyed a great year together with some special results. The team has big ambitions and I believe we can have a competitive package once again next year.
"We have a strong partner in Mercedes and everyone in the team is motivated and hungry for more success. I have a good feeling for 2015 and there is a lot to be excited about as we try to build on the results we have achieved this year."
Team principal Vijay Mallya added: "Everybody in the team is delighted to see Nico remain a Sahara Force India driver for next season. We rate him very highly and he has done a tremendous job this year by consistently picking up crucial championship points.
"We know him extremely well: he’s a true racer and he knows how to motivate the team. I am convinced he is one of the best talents on the grid and I am proud that he will continue to race in the colours of Sahara Force India."
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