Britain's Sam Lowes will remain in the Moto2 series for another season after signing a contract extension with the Elf Marc VDS team.

Lowes, who turns 30 today, is firmly in contention for a top-three World Championship finish again after winning the opening two races in Qatar and finishing third in Jerez.

"I’m very happy to confirm this renewal with the Elf Marc VDS Racing Team. I want to thank Marc van der Straten for believing in me. He gave me an opportunity in 2020 and he’s now giving me this chance to stay where I love to be," said Lowes.

"It has been a great adventure together already and I feel I’ve improved my performances being part of this project. There is a great atmosphere with my crew, and I still feel like I’m improving all the time.

"I know the Elf Marc VDS Racing Team is doing everything to make me stronger and I feel proud to be staying in this great team and I’m confident we can enjoy more success in the future. My goal is to fight for the World Championship, and I believe remaining with the Elf Marc VDS Racing Team gives me the best chance of achieving that.”

Lowes will be supported by an unchanged technical crew next season. Vastly-experienced crew chief Gilles Bigot will lead a highly-motivated squad including data technician Julien Robert and mechanics Olivier Boutron and Anthony Couturier.