Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Vijay Hugs Ajith Ahead of Le Mans Race Flag-Off
Ajith Kumar is an actor who also competes in car races.
He is preparing to take part in a Le Mans race.
C Joseph Vijay, Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister, is expected to start the race.
The ceremony is described as taking place at Silverstone in England.
Ajith thanked Vijay for coming despite his busy schedule.
Ajith said they have worked in the film industry together for 34 years.
He also said he was happy that Vijay became Chief Minister.
Trisha is mentioned as joining them, and Ajith hopes India can host events this large someday.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is set to flag off the Le Mans race at Silverstone, England.
Actor and racer Ajith Kumar will participate in the race.
Ajith thanked Vijay for taking time from his schedule to attend the ceremony.
Ajith said he was happy that Vijay had become Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister after their 34 years as film-industry colleagues.
Ajith praised Vijay’s efforts to promote motorsport and other sports in Chennai and hoped large events could eventually be held in India.
- Who
- Actor and racer Ajith Kumar, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, and Trisha.
- What
- Vijay is set to flag off a Le Mans race in which Ajith will participate.
- When
- The flag-off is described as upcoming; no specific date is provided.
- Where
- Silverstone, England; the headline refers to London, while the article text identifies Silverstone.
- Why
- Vijay is attending the ceremony, while Ajith thanked him and praised his support for motorsport and other sports.
- Event
- Le Mans race
- Flag-off official
- C Joseph Vijay, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
- Race participant
- Ajith Kumar
- Venue in article text
- Silverstone, England
- Headline location
- London is named in the headline, creating a discrepancy with the article text’s reference to Silverstone.
- Film-industry connection
- Ajith said he and Vijay have been colleagues for 34 years.
- Future hope
- Ajith said he hoped events of this scale could eventually be hosted in India.
