Ajith Kumar launches racing team, will also participate in races
Ajith Kumar, the Tamil actor who's also a big motorsport fan, is all set to kick off his own racing team, aptly named Ajith Kumar Racing. This exciting news was shared by his manager, Suresh Chandra, on social media, along with some cool pics of the Good Bad Ugly star gearing up for the upcoming racing season. According to the statement released about this new venture, Belgian racer Fabian Duffieux will be the team's official driver.
Kumar's racing team to compete in European GT4 Championship
Kumar is gearing up for a comeback in motor racing, with his sights set on the European GT4 Championship in 2025. His manager recently shared some cool pics of the actor testing the Ferrari 488 EVO Challenge at the Dubai Autodrome. And guess what? The new helmet paint color scheme was also revealed! The statement said, "The newly racing team will be engaged in various international racing series, starting with the competitive @24hseries European series."
Kumar's dual role as team owner and racer
Apart from owning the team, Kumar will also be behind the wheel, joining the races. This dual role isn't something you see every day in the international racing world. He's one of the handful of Indians who've raced in global competitions and FIA championships. He previously took part in the 2004 Formula Asia BMW F3 Championships and the 2010 Formula 2 Championship.
Kumar's racing team to support young drivers
The new team is also looking to bring up fresh talent by giving them a structured racing program. This is part of a bigger plan to boost more talent in the world of international motorsport. Ahead of the upcoming season, Kumar recently took the Ferrari 488 EVO Challenge for a spin at Dubai Autodrome. His manager shared some cool pics from the test, showing off his prep work and his new helmet design for the upcoming European season.
