The definition of a man who can make an entire stadium roar with a single look has another side to him. Superstar Ajit Kumar has a quieter and focused passion in the realm of automotives. He is a man who owns the track with 200 miles per hour.
The dedication to the open track has just earned him the incredibly cool and deserving title of Gentleman Driver of the Year 2025 award in Venice.
Film Sets and Racetrack
Ajith sees racing as not just a mere hobby but a release. To add to that, he has mentioned in a couple of interviews that for him it is a form of meditation. It is a place for him where he can find his escape.
When the fame makes him overwhelmed, he chooses the race track because when he is in it he just simply is a driver at the moment when he rides. This award for him meant a lot as this was the world’s way of saying that yes we recognise your dedication.
He also created his own team – Ajith Kumar Racing (AKR) — the first Indian team to race full-time in major European endurance series. That’s a huge deal. It shows he’s all in and not just dabbling.
The Story Behind the Win
Ajith Kumar Racing secured multiple podium finishes including a third place in the 991 category at the Dubai 24H in January 2025 and subsequent high finishes in other races in Italy – also in Belgium and Spain.
A defining moment of the season was the team’s dedication at the Dubai 24H. It was projected majorly when the team had to face a significant practice crash. This crash had them work all nighter which also earned them the result that they were anticipating. This demonstrates grit and determination.
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A Title He Truly Deserved
The Gentleman Driver title given to him reflects more than just racing skill. In his acceptance speech – he paid tribute to Philippe Charriol, acknowledging him as a kind and inspirational figure – and expressed gratitude to his family and team also not forgetting the Indian film fraternity for their support.
Conclusion
This award is a huge moment for Indian motorsport. Ajith has used his platform to inspire a whole new generation of potential racers back home. He’s showing them that with dedication and focus – a kid from India can compete on the world stage.
Written by Kenbi Riba