Sergio Perez: Force India retain Mexican for 2016

Sergio Perez has scored points for Force India in five of the last six races

Mexican driver Sergio Perez has been retained by Force India for the 2016 Formula 1 season.

The 25-year-old, who started his career at Sauber in 2011, joined the team from McLaren at the start of last year.

Perez will once again partner Nico Hulkenberg, who had already signed a two-year deal with the team.

"He's done a fantastic job for us. When we give him a competitive car we know he can get the job done," Force India team principal Vijay Mallya said.

"He's also got a great attitude and never gives up - it's that fighting spirit which fits well with this team."

Perez, who finished seventh at last weekend's Singapore Grand Prix, is currently ninth in the drivers' championship with 39 points.