At the age of 43, Jenson Button will return to motor racing, and this year the Briton will participate in three rounds of the NASCAR Cup Series.

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Jenson Button will compete in three rounds of the NASCAR Cup Series

The 2009 Formula 1 World Champion and Brawn GP single-seater Button will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut on March 26 at the Austin, Texas race.

Jenson will next be seen driving the Chicago Street Race on July 2nd and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course on August 13th.

The Briton will compete in a Ford Mustang with the Rick Waare Racing team