Ajith Kumar escapes unhurt after high-speed car crash during race in Europe. Report

Actor Ajith Kumar escaped unhurt after his car lost control and collided with another vehicle during a high-speed endurance racing event in Europe. A seasoned international motor racer alongside his film career, Ajith has survived similar track incidents in the past, and reports confirm he did not suffer any serious injuries in the latest crash.The incident reportedly took place while Ajith Kumar was competing in endurance championships, including the Asian Le Mans Series and the Michelin Le Mans Cup. According to a report in Filmibeat, his car lost control and hit another vehicle during the race. He, however, escaped unhurt.Ajith is no stranger to accidents on the racing track. In 2025, his motorsport car crashed during the GT4 European Series in Italy, but he was not injured. Earlier that year, he also survived a double-rollover crash during the Porsche Sprint Challenge in Valencia, Spain. Before that, he had escaped unharmed after his Porsche crashed during practice for the 24H Dubai endurance race.Ajith is among the few Indians to have raced on the international circuit and to have taken part in Formula One championships. He drove in the 2003 Formula Asia BMW Championships and has also competed in events such as the Creventic 24H Series and the GT4 European Series. In 2025, Ajith spoke to The Hollywood Reporter India about his approach to racing and what goes through his mind after an accident. He said, "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," the actor added. While speaking 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, Ajith will next be seen in Daredevil, directed by Adhik Ravichandran.The actor was last seen in Vidaamuyarchi and Good Bad Ugly. Recently, the poster of Ajith's racing documentary, Gladiators was unveiled. The upcoming film traces his motorsport journey and offers a closer look at his life beyond cinema.- EndsPublished By: Anurag BohraPublished On: Aug 23, 2026 18:59 IST