German driver Nico Hulkenberg has returned to Force India for the 2014 Formula One season, the Britain-based Indian team announced on Tuesday.

The 26-year-old, who has agreed a multi-year deal, previously joined Force India as a test driver in 2011 and finished 11th in the team’s colours in 2012 before joining Sauber.

He finished 10th in the drivers’ championship last season, with a highest finish of fourth at the Korean Grand Prix in October.

“I am happy to come back to Sahara Force India,” he said in a statement.