Tamil Nadu CM Vijay To Wave Green Flag At Silverstone As Ajith Kumar Races In Michelin Le Mans Cup 2026
London: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will wave the ceremonial green flag to start the Michelin Le Mans Cup race at Silverstone on Saturday, with famous Kollywood actor and racer Ajith Kumar set to compete in the fifth round of the 2026 championship. Ride on board with Ajith Kumar and Romain Vozniak as the duo makes his LMP3 debut at Silverstone! ✨ The Indian/French duo takes on the UK…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is set to wave the green flag at Silverstone, effectively starting the Michelin Le Mans Cup race during a visit to the iconic motorsport venue. Joining him on the track is Kollywood actor and racer Ajith Kumar, who will compete in the LMP3 Pro/Am category for the Ajith Redant Ligier JS P325, marking his first LMP3 debut at Silverstone.
The event, which will run for two hours, is the fifth round of the 2026 championship, with the race concluding in Portugal in October. Vijay's presence at the race, as well as Ajith's participation, highlights the growing connection between Tamil cinema and motorsport, while also reflecting Tamil Nadu's efforts to expand its motorsport infrastructure.
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