Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar's racing team secured the third place in the Dubai 24H 2025 race on Sunday. Ajith not only particpated in the race but is also the owner of the team Ajith Kumar Racing. After the win, he posed proudly with the Indian flag.
Held annually at the Dubai Autodrome, the Dubai 24H 2025 racing event features high-performance GT and touring cars competing in a gruelling 24-hour format that tests speed, strategy and endurance.
The verified X page of Ajith's fan club shared the update on the microblogging site. "Here We Go!! #AjithkumarRacing secured 3rd Place in #24HDUBAI #Dubai24HSeries Proud Moment for Ak & Team," the post read.
The 53-year-old actor, who launched his racing team Ajith Kumar Racing in September last year, participated in the event alongside teammates Mathieu Detry, Fabian Duffieux, and Cameron McLeod.
The 24H Dubai 2025 means a lot to Ajith Kumar as it marked his firm’s competitive debut in the world of racing. It also marked the start of intense endurance campaign for the team and his firm, which has roped in Bas Koeten Racing as its technical and logistical partner.
Ajith participated in the race unfazed by a car crash that had left his car badly damaged during a practice session last Tuesday.
During an interview to a television channel the actor was asked, "Do you write it into your contract to the films that you are allowed to race or do the production companies say 'You can't race'." In reply, Ajith said,"No, I don't need to be told what to do; what not to do. I, for now, as I plan to pursue motorsports -- not just as a driver but as a team owner as well -- until the racing season is on, I won't be signing films."
The actor's win was lauded by fans and his celebrity friends alike. Actor R. Madhavan, who was present at the venue, took to his Instagram to share his excitement. The '3 Idiots' actor posted a picture of Ajith waving the Indian flag and wrote, |What a man.. as he says " DREAMS DO COME TRUE " .. an incredible real HERO..."
Ajith's team made the country proud by emerging third in the intensely contested car race event. Soon after the win, Ajith Kumar Racing tweeted, "Double whammy for Ajith Kumar - third place in the 991 category and Spirit of the race in the gt4 category. What a remarkable comeback after an accident due to a break failure."
Kamal Haasan, in his congratulatory message on X, wrote, "Extraordinary achievement by Team #AjithKumarRacing in their maiden race! Thrilled for my friend Ajith, who continues to push boundaries in his diverse passions. A proud and seminal moment for Indian motorsports."
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