Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Vijay to Flag Off Ajith’s Le Mans Race
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is visiting the Silverstone racing circuit in the United Kingdom.
He is expected to wave the green flag to begin a major car race.
Actor Ajith Kumar will compete in that race.
Ajith and Vijay previously worked together in the film industry.
Ajith thanked Vijay for coming to support Indian racers.
Vijay will study how Silverstone manages tracks, safety, spectators and other facilities.
Tamil Nadu hopes to build stronger motorsport facilities and possibly host similar races.
Ajith hopes Le Mans events can one day take place in Chennai or elsewhere in India.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will ceremonially start the Michelin Le Mans Cup race at Silverstone on Saturday.
Ajith Kumar will compete in the LMP3 Pro/Am category for Ajith RedAnt by Virage alongside French driver Romain Vozniak.
Ajith thanked Vijay for visiting and expressed hope that Le Mans events could eventually be held in Chennai or elsewhere in India.
Vijay is expected to inspect Silverstone’s track, safety systems, spectator facilities and commercial infrastructure.
The race is the fifth round of the 2026 championship and will feature a 44-car grid, including Indian drivers Narain Karthikeyan and Aditya Patel.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, actor-racer Ajith Kumar, and other Indian and international drivers.
- What
- Vijay will flag off the Michelin Le Mans Cup race while Ajith competes in the LMP3 Pro/Am category.
- When
- Saturday; the race is the fifth round of the 2026 Michelin Le Mans Cup season and is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. Indian time.
- Where
- Silverstone’s 5.891-kilometre Grand Prix circuit in the United Kingdom.
- Why
- Vijay is attending to support Indian drivers, inspect motorsport infrastructure and assess requirements for hosting international races in Tamil Nadu.
- Race
- Michelin Le Mans Cup, fifth round of the 2026 season
- Venue
- Silverstone Grand Prix circuit, United Kingdom
- Race duration
- Two hours
- Circuit length
- 5.891 kilometres
- Ajith’s entry
- No. 16 Ligier for Ajith RedAnt by Virage in LMP3 Pro/Am
- Ajith’s teammate
- French driver Romain Vozniak
- Grid
- 44 cars
- Indian drivers mentioned
- Ajith Kumar, Narain Karthikeyan and Aditya Patel
