Overview

• Ajith Kumar, at 54, has reignited his professional motorsport career, securing podium finishes at the 24H Dubai endurance race and Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium in 2025.
• His motorsport journey began in 1990 at Irungattukottai after the Grand Prix moved from Sholavaram, with early inspiration from racing legend Subash Chandra Bose.
• Ajith’s passion for motorsports was first sparked as a child, watching mechanics and sitting in static race cars, and later fueled by motorcycle racing due to financial constraints.
• Balancing his dual careers, Ajith uses his film success to self-fund his racing ambitions, with support from sponsors and technical partners.
• Despite a demanding schedule, Ajith continues to actively compete in European endurance events while maintaining his status as a leading actor in Tamil cinema.