Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay officially flagged off the fifth round of the 2026 Le Mans series at the legendary Silverstone Circuit in London on Saturday, cheering on fellow superstar Ajith Kumar on the track.

The atmosphere at Silverstone reached an absolute fever pitch as two of Tamil cinema’s monumental icons united on international soil. Electrifying clips from the circuit captured Vijay sprinting toward Ajith for an enthusiastic embrace in the pit lane before stepping up to wave the green flag as high-performance engines roared to life. Adding even more glamour and excitement to the high-stakes weekend, star actress Trisha Krishnan arrived at the racing venue to watch the thrill unfold, creating an unprecedented spectacle that captivated racing enthusiasts and film fans alike.

A Milestone Moment for Kollywood and Motorsport

Ajith took to the track competing in the LMP3 Pro/Am category for Ajith RedAnt by Virage alongside French driver Romain Vozniak. The event, scheduled between 9:30 pm and 11:30 pm IST, also saw former Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan and Aditya Patel pushing their limits for Ajith RedAnt Racing in the LMP3 class. Before taking the wheel, Ajith extended a warm welcome to Vijay on stage and shared heartfelt gratitude for his presence at the venue.

"C Joseph is taking time off his busy schedule to come and visit us at Silverstone. We’ve been colleagues in the film industry for the last 34 years, and I’m very happy for him that he is now the Chief Minister-elect," said Ajith Kumar.

Vision for Indian Racing Infrastructure

Beyond the excitement on the track, the meeting carried significant momentum for the future of Indian sports. Ajith highlighted that Vijay accepted the invitation to personally assess the logistical and infrastructural setup required to host international racing events. With Vijay recently outlining a massive development roadmap for Chennai featuring proposals for dedicated motorsport and Olympic cities, Ajith voiced his earnest hope that high-profile events like the Le Mans series could soon be staged in India.

During the event, Ajith was also seen actively interacting with excited fans surrounding his pit area, gesturing calmly for the energetic crowd to keep the volume down while he prepared for his race outing.

Star-Studded Presence at Silverstone

Trisha Krishnan’s presence at the circuit added another layer of buzz to the historic gathering. Currently in London shooting for a film alongside veteran actor Radhika Sarathkumar, Trisha navigated through the venue in a stylish white top, blue jeans, and brown jacket. Radhika took to social media to share pictures and videos praising Ajith’s unwavering passion and focus, while wishing him success on the UK circuit.

The shared presence of Vijay and Trisha at Silverstone immediately reignited massive fan enthusiasm. Having co-starred in beloved Tamil blockbusters including Ghilli, Thirupaachi, Aathi, Kuruvi, and Leo, the duo’s public appearances continue to generate tremendous interest among followers worldwide.