Ajith Kumar’s racing dreams hit another milestone as his team finishes third at the 12H Mugello in Italy. The actor-turned-racer was all smiles during the champagne-soaked podium celebration.
March 24, 2025: Ajith Kumar Gets Drenched in Celebration After Securing Podium Finish at 12H Mugello
Indian actor and motorsport enthusiast Ajith Kumar added another feather to his racing cap this weekend as his team clinched a third-place finish at the 12H Mugello endurance race in Italy. The celebration? A full-on champagne shower on the podium that left the Tamil superstar smiling from ear to ear.
Ajith’s AK Racing Team, competing in the prestigious 24H Series, celebrated the win in true racing style, with teammates Fabian Danz, Mathieu Detry, and the Bas Koeten Racing crew popping champagne bottles. Fans cheered from the stands as Ajith proudly held the Indian flag on the podium.
Drenched in Glory
In a video shared on social media, Ajith was seen laughing as his teammates poured champagne over him—even down the back of his driving suit. After some help opening his own bottle, the actor joined in, playfully soaking his teammates in return.
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“Victory in style! Team @Akracingoffl shines at the 12H Mugello, Italy, celebrating a fantastic podium finish!” read a celebratory post from the team’s official account.
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“That’s another podium for Ajith Kumar Racing in Europe for the @24hseries 12h of Mugello. P3 in the 992 AM category for our 3 lions. Next stop Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium for the 12h of Spa.”
Ajith’s Racing Journey
The 53-year-old actor recently reignited his passion for professional racing and has been participating in European events. Despite a few high-speed crashes, including a rollover in Spain, Ajith has remained focused—sometimes even stepping back from individual glory to prioritize his team’s performance.
What’s Next for Ajith?
While racing remains a priority, Ajith also continues his film career. He was last seen in Magizh Thirumeni’s “Vidaamuyarchi”, co-starring Trisha, Arjun Sarja, and Regina Cassandra. The film had a lukewarm box office run.
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Ajith will soon return to screens with Adhik Ravichandran’s “Good Bad Ugly”, reuniting with Trisha once again. Buzz also suggests a possible collaboration with actor-director Dhanush, although an official confirmation is awaited.
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