CM Vijay to Flag Off Actor Ajith's Race at Silverstone During UK Visit
Vijay will wave the green flag as Ajith Kumar races in the LMP3 Pro/Am class, with organisers citing a 44-car grid.
- On Saturday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will wave the green flag to start the Michelin Le Mans Cup race at Silverstone in the United Kingdom.
- Vijay departed Chennai on Thursday for a week-long visit to attract fresh investments and explore global best practices for the proposed Motor Sports City, announced under Rule 110.
- Racing in the endurance championship, actor Ajith Kumar drives for Ajith RedAnt by Virage, while former Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan and Aditya Patel race for Ajith RedAnt Racing.
- The two-hour event occurs on the 5.891km Grand Prix circuit on Saturday, featuring a 44-car grid where Vijay will support Indian drivers competing in the United Kingdom.
- Launched in 2016, the Michelin Le Mans Cup serves as an endurance racing pathway for drivers aiming to progress toward the European Le Mans Series and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to wave green flag as actor Ajith Kumar races at Le Mans Silverstone - The Tribune
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.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to wave green flag at Michelin Le Mans Cup race at Silverstone
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will attend the Michelin Le Mans Cup race. He is scheduled to wave the ceremonial green flag at Silverstone this Saturday. Vijay will be present as a special guest to support Indian drivers. Actor Ajith Kumar expressed gratitude for the Chief Minister's visit. Both actors have a long-standing association in the film industry.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to Flag Off 2026 Le Mans Cup Silverstone Race | 🏆 LatestLY
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will wave the ceremonial green flag at the Michelin Le Mans Cup Silverstone Round 6 on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 5:10 PM BST at Silverstone Circuit, marking his first overseas engagement since taking office. 🏆 Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to Flag Off 2026 Le Mans Cup Silverstone Race.
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