Formula One team Sauber have confirmed that Mexican Sergio Perez will partner Kamui Kobayashi next season.

The 20-year-old makes the switch from GP2 after finishing second in the standings this year.

With Sauber entering a partnership with Mexican company Telmex, the move further enhances the link between the outfit and Central American country, much to Perez's delight.

"Formula 1 is the dream of every young racing driver," said Perez. "And now this dream is about to come true for me.

"Although I'm very much aware that this is also a big challenge and responsibility, I'm happy to accept that and am proud to be representing my country in the highest category of motor racing.

"I would like to thank Peter Sauber for the faith he's shown in me and I'll do everything I can to make the most of this wonderful opportunity."

Meanwhile, Sauber is also enthused with the new appointment and he has full confidence the youngster will make an impact in the 2011 campaign.

He added: "Sergio has been on a continuous upward curve over the past few years. He demonstrated his fighting spirit in races over the course of last season and proved that he's ready to take the step up into Formula 1.

"I look forward to working with him and am in no doubt that, in Sergio Perez and Kamui Kobayashi, we will have a strong driver pairing."

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