From warm hug to flagging off the race: Inside Ajith and Vijay’s Silverstone moment

On Saturday, the Michelin Le Mans Cup race at Silverstone transformed into a star-studded event, featuring two of Indian cinema's most prominent actors, Ajith Kumar and Vijay. Following the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's ceremonial green flag to commence the race, Ajith's car from the Virage team concluded 38th overall. Prior to the race, Ajith warmly welcomed Vijay and his team, sharing a loving hug and greeting fans along the way.

Vijay was even overheard encouraging fans to cheer for Ajith. The duo later posed for photographs, putting an end to the years of rumored rivalry between them. While close friends confirmed their cordial relationship, fans on both sides had often portrayed them as adversaries. Vijay joined Ajith and the other drivers at the trackside to officially start the two-hour race.

As a special guest, Vijay joined the Indian drivers at the grid and experienced the thrill of the event. Trisha Kapoor, who has collaborated with both Ajith and Vijay in various films, was also present at the race. She shared a selfie with Trisha in London, expressing her excitement for Ajith's performance in the race and praising his passion for motorsport.