Ajith Kicks Off Training for Porsche Sprint Challenge in Portugal

Synopsis
Ajith Kumar has commenced his preparations for the Porsche Sprint Challenge in Portugal, following his team's impressive performance at the 24H Dubai 2025. He is training with coach Mathieu Detry at the Portimao Racing circuit, gearing up for the Southern European series 2025.
Key Takeaways
- Ajith Kumar begins training for Porsche Sprint Challenge.
- Ajith Kumar Racing finished third at 24H Dubai 2025.
- Training takes place at Portimao Racing circuit, Portugal.
- Ajith's films are set for release during the racing season.
- Mathieu Detry serves as Ajith's driving coach.
Chennai, Jan 17 (NationPress) Actor Ajith Kumar, whose car racing team Ajith Kumar Racing made the nation proud by securing third place in the 991 category at the 24H Dubai 2025, has officially started his preparations for the upcoming challenge, the inaugural round of the Porsche Sprint Challenge Southern European Series 2025.
On Friday, the actor's racing team Ajith Kumar Racing announced that he had traveled to Portugal to meet his driving coach Mathieu Detry at the Portimao Racing circuit for this first round of the Porsche Sprint Challenge Southern European Series 2025.
Sharing photos of Ajith's meeting with his coach, the team stated, “AK with Endurance race teammate and Driving Coach Mathieu Detry at Portimao racing circuit, Portugal for the first round of the Porsche Sprint Challenge Southern European Series 2025. Mathieu has assumed the role of AK's Racing instructor and driving coach.”
It is noteworthy that during the 24 H Dubai 2025, Ajith declared he would refrain from signing any films while the racing season was ongoing, planning to work on a film between October and March, prior to the commencement of the racing season.
For those unfamiliar, Ajith is not just a racer but also the proud owner of the team Ajith Kumar Racing. His team competed in the fiercely contested 991 class of the 24H Dubai 2025 and achieved commendable success. Ajith's fellow teammates include Mathieu Detry, Fabian Duffieux, and Cameron McLeod.
As Ajith continues with his racing endeavors, two of his films are set to release soon. His film ‘Vidaa Muyarchi’ with director Magizh Thirumeni is slated for February 6 release, while his other film with director Adhik Ravichandran, ‘Good Bad Ugly’, is scheduled to hit theaters on April 10, 2025.