Nico Hülkenberg returns to Force India

Nico Hulkenberg will continue to defend the colors of Force India for the next two seasons. Vijay Mallya's team has just confirmed28-year-old German for 2016 and 2017 while the last winner of 24 Hours of Le Mans is playing his 3rd season with the Indian structure with which he occupies 12th place in the Championship.

“I know this team and I feel at home here. So it made sense to extend it in the long term.”, explained Nico Hülkenberg. “The progress the team has made over the last two years has really impressed me and makes me confident for the future. I think we have important things ahead of us and I want to continue to evolve with this team by gaining places in the peloton. »

Vijay Mallya, the owner of the team, is delighted to be able to make the news official. “It’s no secret that I’m one of Nico’s biggest fans and I’m delighted that he’s confirmed to be with us for the next two seasons.”, recognized the Indian businessman.