As much as actor Ajith is known for his powerful performances, he is also known for his love for racing. He has even taken up motor car racing professionally and is often seen participating in several international racing competitions. However, one of his recent high-speed car races turned risky after he met with an accident during an endurance event in Europe.
Ajith escapes car crash
According to a report by Filmibeat, Ajith was competing in endurance championships, including the Asian Le Mans Series and Michelin Le Mans Cup, when the incident occurred. The report added that his car lost control and collided with another vehicle during the competition, leading to a crash. However, fortunately, the actor managed to escape unhurt and did not sustain any serious injuries.
Notably, Ajith is not new to crashes on racing tracks. Back in 2025, his racing car had crashed during the GT4 European Series in Italy; however, he escaped without any injuries. Earlier in the same year, he met with a dramatic double-rollover accident during the Porsche Sprint Challenge in Valencia, Spain.
Similarly, he had earlier survived when his Porsche crashed during practice for the 24H Dubai endurance race. Interestingly, Ajith is among the selected few Indians to have raced on the international circuit and has even participated in Formula championships. He drove in the 2003 Formula Asia BMW Championships. He has also competed in events such as the Creventic 24H Series and the GT4 European Series.
Ajith on car crashes
Last year, while speaking to The Hollywood Reporter India, Ajith, who recently lost his mother, had opened up about his approach to racing and what goes through his mind after a car crash. He shared , “When I crash, I try to understand if I have been hurt. That’s my immediate response. How bad am I hurt, how bad the car is, and if I can restart. Once you make sure you are okay and the car is okay, your adrenaline kicks in. The only thought is not wanting a DNF. I just think, ‘I want to finish (the race) today.’ You are worried for your family. It’s not fair on our part to be putting them through so much stress. Unfortunately, I have had some terrible crashes, but so have other drivers. It’s just that I am an actor, so it makes headlines.”
Talking about quitting racing, he said, “I’m blessed that so far, my injuries have not been bad enough to make me miss a practice session or a race. And in the film industry, I have undergone 29 surgeries. There are two ways you can go about living your life. You can complain, or learn lessons and move on. Once you are economically sound, you understand what money can or can’t buy, and if you’re a giver or a taker. Wealth can make you a monster.”
Meanwhile, a documentary based on Ajith’s racing career titled Gladiators is in the works.
Ajith escapes a car crash during high-speed racing event in Europe
