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Perez signs multi-year Force India F1 deal

The Force India Formula One team have signed Mexican driver Sergio Perez to a multi-year contract extension.

Sergio Perez (MEX) Sahara Force India F1

The Force India Formula One team have signed Mexican driver Sergio Perez to a contract extension. (AAP)

Mexican Formula One driver Sergio Perez has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Force India team.

He joined Force India this year after one season with McLaren and secured third place at the Bahrain Grand Prix in April. But since then, he has finished no higher than sixth and retired from three races.

Force India announced the new deal in a statement but did specify how long it was for.

Perez, who began his F1 career with Sauber, is 12th in the championship standings ahead of Sunday's season-ending Abu Dhabi GP.

The 24-year-old Perez said it was important to establish himself in a team and have some continuity.

"The team have given me a competitive car this year and I believe we can continue to achieve great things together."


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