Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Flags Off Le Mans Cup
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is visiting the United Kingdom for the first time on an official trip.
He went to Silverstone, a famous car-racing circuit in England.
He looked at the track and its safety facilities.
Then he started a 2026 Michelin Le Mans Cup race.
Actor Ajith Kumar, who is also a racing driver, took part in the race.
Ajith thanked Vijay for attending and congratulated him on his political journey.
Vijay has proposed building a large Motor Sports City in Tamil Nadu.
During the trip, his government is also trying to attract investments and create jobs in the state.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay visited Silverstone Motor Racing Circuit during his first official overseas trip.
Vijay inspected the circuit’s track layout, safety systems and infrastructure before flagging off the 2026 Michelin Le Mans Cup race.
Actor and racing driver Ajith Kumar participated in the event and met Vijay at the circuit.
The visit followed Vijay’s Assembly announcement of a proposed world-class Motor Sports City in Tamil Nadu.
Vijay’s UK delegation is seeking investments in advanced manufacturing, electric vehicles, electronics and Global Capability Centres.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, actor and racing driver Ajith Kumar, and officials from Tamil Nadu.
- What
- Vijay inspected Silverstone and flagged off a 2026 Michelin Le Mans Cup race.
- When
- During Vijay’s official UK visit; the report was published on September 13, 2026.
- Where
- Silverstone Motor Racing Circuit in England, United Kingdom.
- Why
- The visit was connected to motor-sports promotion and Vijay’s wider effort to attract investment to Tamil Nadu.
- Event
- 2026 Michelin Le Mans Cup race
- Venue
- Silverstone Motor Racing Circuit, England
- Tamil Nadu proposal
- A world-class Motor Sports City
- Investment sectors
- Advanced manufacturing, electric vehicles, electronics and Global Capability Centres
- Investment milestone
- MoUs exceeding ₹1 lakh crore were signed at the Vetri Tamil Nadu Investors’ Conference 2026, according to the official statement.
- Delegation attendees
- Minister for Public Works and Sports Development Aadhav Arjuna, Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu Member Secretary Meghanatha Reddy, and senior officials