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Kollywood Stars Unite on UK Racing Track
11 Sep
Summary
- Vijay to wave the green flag at Silverstone race.
- Ajith and Vijay know each other for 34 years.
- Ajith hopes India can host similar motorsport events.
Two prominent figures from Tamil cinema, Ajith Kumar and Chief Minister-elect Vijay, will be present at the Michelin Le Mans Cup race at Silverstone on September 12, 2026. Vijay is scheduled to wave the green flag for the race and support the participating Indian drivers. Ajith, who is competing in the LMP3 Pro/Am category, expressed his happiness at Vijay's attendance, noting their 34-year acquaintance dating back to their film careers.
Ajith conveyed his aspirations for India, particularly Chennai, to host similar high-profile motorsport events. He praised the government's dedication to sports promotion and suggested Vijay's visit could explore the feasibility of bringing such events to India. The race will also feature an all-Indian pairing of Narain Karthikeyan and Aditya Patel competing in the LMP3 class for Ajith RedAnt Racing.
Vijay's appearance coincides with his initiatives to develop Chennai, including plans for Olympic and motorsport cities. This event underscores a potential synergy between cinematic stardom and the advancement of sports infrastructure in India, while also acknowledging the decades-long fan rivalry between the two actors.
