Nico Hulkenberg has agreed a two-year deal to stay at Force India.

The highly-rated German, who became the first active Formula One driver to win at Le Mans in over two decades earlier this year, will remain with the team until the end of the 2017 campaign.

Hulkenberg had been mooted as a replacement for Kimi Raikkonen at Ferrari and a contender for the American outfit Haas which will take up their slot on the grid next season.

But after seeing Raikkonen confirmed at Ferrari for 2016, the 28-year-old, in his third full season at Force India, has chosen to extend his stay with the British-based team.

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"I'm very pleased to finalise and announce my plans for the future," said Hulkenberg.

"I know this team inside out and I feel at home here so it made perfect sense to make a long-term commitment.

"The progress the team has shown over the last two years has really impressed me and gives me confidence for the future.

"It's a great group of people who are hungry for success and want to keep improving year-on-year.

"I think we have the important things in place going forward and I want to continue growing with this team as we move even further up the grid.