Jenson Button to make Super GT debut for Honda

McLaren-Honda Formula 1 reserve driver Jenson Button will race in the Suzuka 1000km for Team Mugen NSX-GT.

The one-off event for Button will take place at Round 6 of the Super GT series (August 27) at the Suzuka Circuit, Japan. Jenson will join regular drivers Hideki Muto and Daisuke Nakajima.

The 2009 Formula One World Champion will drive the NSX Concept-GT for the first time at Suzuka during two days of tyre testing on June 6-7.

“I am delighted to have the opportunity to race a NSX-GT at the prestigious Suzuka 1000km,” said Jenson.

“Last year in December, I really enjoyed driving the NSX Concept GT at Honda Racing Thanks Day, and since then have been itching to drive it in a championship race.

“Thankfully when I approached Honda to race in Super GT they thought it was a great idea. I am grateful for this opportunity and am very much looking forward to racing in front of my Japanese fans again. See you guys at Suzuka in June!”