Actor Madhavan has a sweet message for Ajith Kumar, after his racing team ends 2026 season by securing second consecutive championship podium: 'So so proud'

Racing combines speed, endurance and teamwork, often pushing drivers and crews through demanding conditions. For Ajith Kumar’s racing team, the 2026 season ended with another podium finish, adding to its growing record in the GT3 Pro-Am championship. Following the team’s latest achievement at the Barcelona 24 Hours Race, actor Madhavan took to social media to celebrate Ajith Kumar and his team, expressing how happy and proud he was of the accomplishment.

Ajith Kumar’s racing team secures another podium

Ajith Kumar’s official racing social media channel shared an update marking the conclusion of the 2026 Michelin Creventic 24H European Series. According to the post, Ajith RedAnt Racing competed in the gruelling Barcelona 24 Hours Race and finished second in the GT3 Pro-Am category in the final round. The result also saw the team finish third overall in the GT3 Pro-Am championship, securing its second consecutive year on the championship podium.

Team credits drivers, engineers and mechanics

The racing team highlighted that the third-place championship finish was the result of efforts from everyone involved behind the scenes. The post credited every driver, engineer, mechanic and supporter who contributed to the team's campaign. It also thanked those who had continued to believe in the team throughout the season. The message ended on an upbeat note, with the team declaring that it would “go again”, signalling its intention to continue competing after another championship podium finish.

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Madhavan reacts

The latest racing milestone also drew a reaction from actor Madhavan, who congratulated Ajith Kumar after the team’s successful season. Reacting to the racing update, Madhavan wrote that it was “brilliant” and said he was “soooo happy” for Ajith Kumar. He also added that he was “so so proud” of the achievement.

Madhavan further shared the racing news on his Instagram Story, extending his public support for Ajith Kumar’s motorsport journey.

Ajith Kumar’s second consecutive championship podium

With its third-place overall finish in the GT3 Pro-Am championship, Ajith RedAnt Racing has now secured a championship podium for the second consecutive year. The result came after the team battled through the Barcelona 24 Hours Race, where it took P2 in GT3 Pro-Am during the final round of the 2026 Michelin Creventic 24H European Series. The achievement caps another competitive season for the team, with the official racing channel highlighting the collective contribution of its drivers, engineers, mechanics and supporters.

Netizens react

Ajith Kumar’s racing achievement also prompted an outpouring of appreciation from fans online. One user said that whenever Ajith wins, it feels as though they have won too, adding that “his happiness feels like my happiness” and his victories feel “strangely personal.” Another hailed him as the “nation’s pride” and saluted his immense hard work and dedication. A third user simply called the achievement “Marvelous thala,” expressing admiration for the actor and racer.