The 35-year-old Brazilian will take part in the event after capping off a 14-season career in Formula 1, having announced his retirement from the championship earlier in the season.

Massa, a winner of 11 grands prix, famously came up just one point short in the fight for the Formula 1 drivers' title in 2008.

He has three ROC appearances to his name, partnering Tony Kanaan on his debut in 2004 and teaming up with Nelson Piquet Jr. in 2005 and 2015.

“It’s a fantastic pleasure for me to participate in the Race Of Champions for another year,” Massa said.

“The event is a big challenge and it’s a great idea to have a race with the best drivers from all the different motor sport categories. I look forward to meeting up with my old friend and fellow countryman Tony Kanaan.

“In 2004 in Paris we made up a very good combination: he beat Sebastien Loeb and I beat Michael Schumacher until we were both given penalties for touching the guard rails too much…”

Massa is the second current F1 driver to be confirmed for the event, joining four-time champion Sebastian Vettel.

"We are thrilled that Felipe will be joining us at the Race Of Champions in Miami. He has raced at the highest level for over 15 years and he deserves to revel in his last few grands prix ahead of his Formula 1 retirement later this year," said ROC president Fredrik Johnsson.