Ajith Kumar backs out from racing in Dubai 24H series

Ajith Kumar backs out from racing in Dubai 24H series

Ajith Kumar has decided to step back from driving for his team, Ajith Kumar Racing, in the upcoming Dubai 24H Series. This comes shortly after the Tamil actor narrowly avoided injury in a car crash during a training session in Dubai on January 7.

An official statement from his team confirms that while Ajith made the 'difficult yet selfless' decision to step away from behind the wheel for his own team, he will remain involved in the series. He will continue as the owner of Ajith Kumar Racing and will compete as a driver for Razoon, behind the wheel of a Porsche Cayman GT4 (Number 414) in the prestigious race.

Ajith’s commitment to the event showcases his passion for motorsports, as he balances his ownership role with his presence on the track.

The official statement from Ajith Kumar Racing stated, "In the last couple of days, the core committee of Ajith Kumar Racing has thoroughly assessed the impact of the recent crash involving Mr. Ajith Kumar during preparations for the Dubai 24H Series. The 24-hour endurance racing format is immensely demanding, and the team has kept in consideration the challenges that lies ahead of the long season. As the team owner and an integral part of the team, Mr. Ajith Kumar’s well-being and the overall success of the teams remain the top priorities. Following extensive deliberation, the committee revisited their strategy and made necessary adjustments to the team plan in light of the incident. After careful reflection, Mr. Ajith Kumar has made the difficult but selfless decision to step back from driving for Ajith Kumar Racing in the upcoming Dubai 24H Series."

The statement further read, “True to his relentless passion for motorsport, Mr. Ajith Kumar will continue to be an active participant in the Dubai 24H Series. In a unique and bold move, he will take on a dual role serving as the owner of Ajith Kumar Racing by Bas Koeten in the Porsche 992 Cup Car (Number 901), while competing as a driver for Ajith Kumar Racing by Razoon in Porsche Cayman GT4 (Number 414) in the event."

Ajith Kumar is ready to hit the track in both roles, and fans have been sending their heartfelt wishes to the Tamil superstar.

Ajith, who owns Ajith Kumar Racing, marked his return to the racing scene after a 13-year hiatus. His team will compete in the highly competitive Porsche 992 class. On January 7, the actor made headlines when a video of a crash during a training session surfaced online. The footage showed his car losing control, slamming into the safety barrier, and spinning before coming to a halt. Thankfully, Ajith emerged from the incident unscathed.