Jenson Button is the third World Champion confirmed so far for the Race of Champions in Dusseldorf on Dec 3-4.
He will join local heroes Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel.
Button previously took part in 2008 and 2009, but skipped last year. It’s unusual for McLaren to release a driver to compete in such an event.
“I’m really looking forward to coming back to the Race Of Champions again in December,” said Button. “It’s a great way to round off the season and it’s always fun to meet up with old friends from all the different forms of motorsport. Apart from last year when I had a clash of commitments, I’ve turned into something of an ROC regular.
“It’s a lot of fun and everyone wants to put on a good show for the fans. In the ROC Nations Cup Team Germany had an annoying habit of beating us at Wembley so it’s probably about time someone managed to pay them back on their home ground…”
Organiser Fredrik Johnsson added: “We are delighted that we will see Jenson back at the Race Of Champions in 2011. He has always been a hugely entertaining performer in this event and we’ve always appreciated his appearances.
“The last two were particularly memorable as he came to Wembley in 2008 when he didn’t know if he’d still be driving in F1 in 2009. Then, 12 months later, he returned to ROC as F1 world champion. We look forward to plenty more excitement from him in December.”
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Wonder if McLaren are letting their drivers do other things – like Lewis driving the Chevy – because they’re not Mercedes factory team now. With McLaren rumoured to be making their own F1 engine from 2014, so long as there’s no super cars, it’ll be ok. That said, Schumacher drives, so long as it’s not a rival product, so maybe it’s the same deal.