Renault have confirmed that Nico Hulkenberg will join them for the 2017 season as part of a multi-year deal, following Friday's confirmation from Hulkenberg's current team Force India that he won't be racing for them following the Abu Dhabi season finale.
Although Hulkenberg had a contract with Force India for next year, the team agreed they wouldn't stand in his way if he chose to leave.
The German says he is looking forward to helping Renault "write a new success story" as they target race wins and championships within a four to five year period.
"I’m very happy to join Renault Sport Formula One Team in 2017," Hulkenberg said. "Renault has always been a big player in the motorsport world that brings up incredible memories: in his stint with Renault, Michael Schumacher not only helped make Germany an F1 nation, he also sparked my enthusiasm and fire for racing.
"As a part of the Renault family, I want to develop the car and write new success stories.
"For the remaining races this year, I will give my best for Force India to reach fourth place in the constructors’ championship. This would be a great achievement for the whole Force India team, the biggest success in its history and a great end to a fantastic time there.
“I am grateful that Force India has given me the chance to take up this new opportunity."
His team-mate at Renault has yet to be identified with current drivers Kevin Magnussen and Jolyon Palmer in the running alongside Manor junior Esteban Ocon.
"For our next step we required an experienced driver who is still hungry for podiums," added Renault Sport chairman Jerome Stoll.
"Nico Hulkenberg fulfils this role perfectly and is an excellent complement to what we want to achieve. He is a highly talented, dedicated and motivated driver.
"Nico will enable us to harness all the hard work completed this season and translate it to improved results on track in 2017 and beyond. We look forward to seeing him in our new car for 2017."
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