As expected, Sergio Perez will be racing with Red Bull Racing once again next season following the extension of the Mexican's contract with the energy drink company for 2022.
Perez joined the Milton Keynes-outfit at the start of the year, after Alex Albon failed to fulfill Red Bull's expectations.
Although the 31-year-old struggled for consistency alongside Max Verstappen in the first part of the season, Perez has contributed year-to-date 104 points to Red Bull's championship tally which includes his win in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.
"Checo is a highly respected Team member and his experience and race-craft are invaluable as we fight for the Constructors’ Championship," said Red Bull racing team boss Christian Horner.
"His integration into the wider Team has been seamless and we have been impressed by his performances during the first half of the season which demonstrate what he’s capable of in our car.
"Next year we move into a new era of Formula One with completely revised regulations and cars, and with over 200 races and a decade of experience under his belt, Checo will play an integral role in helping the Team navigate this transition and maximise the RB18.
"Our current attention is on ending the 2021 season as strongly as possible and we look forward to seeing Checo build on a first successful season with the Team."
As a reminder, Verstappen is committed to Red Bull until the end of 2023. With the Milton Keynes-based outfit's line-up now confirmed, Pierre Gasly is sure to remain with AlphaTauri next year, while Yuki Tsunoda is likely to be confirmed alongside the Frenchman.
A delighted Perez states that he is determined to finish the year on a high and carry his momentum into the 2022 season and into F1's new era.
"I’m really happy to be continuing with a great team like Red Bull into the new era of Formula One and it’s a great opportunity for me," said the Mexican.
"Everyone starts from zero next year with the new regulations, so my only goal is to go all the way to the top with Red Bull.
"It always takes time to get on top of everything when you join a new team but things have worked well this season and I really enjoy being a part of the Red Bull family.
"We’ve been working hard to deliver results so it’s great to see the Team have faith in me for the future.
"We have so much more to achieve together and we still have a great challenge on our hands this season so I really hope we can finish the year on a high and carry that momentum into 2022."
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