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Ajith Kumar and Narain Karthikeyan to Race in Asian Le Mans Series at Sepang Tomorrow
Star power meets serious endurance racing this weekend as Tamil actor Ajith Kumar lines up alongside India’s first Formula 1 driver Narain Karthikeyan in the Asian Le Mans Series at Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia. Ajith Kumar Racing has confirmed a two-car entry, with the four‑hour races scheduled on Saturday and Sunday, 13 and 14 December, in the season‑opening Sepang double‑header.
The Asian Le Mans Series is Asia’s top endurance championship, run under the same ACO rules that govern the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The 2025–26 season opens with two four‑hour races at Sepang before moving to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and champions earn coveted invitations to race at Le Mans in France.
Asian Le Mans Sepang schedule and India timings
Official schedules list qualifying on Saturday morning in Malaysia, followed by Race 1 at 1:00 pm local time, with Race 2 at 1:00 pm on Sunday. For Indian viewers, that translates to approximately 10:30 am IST on both days, making it a convenient late‑morning watch over the weekend.
| Date | Session | Malaysia time (UTC+8) | India time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 December (Saturday) | Qualifying – GT / LMP3 / LMP2 | 09:50–10:40 | 07:20–08:10 |
| 13 December (Saturday) | Race 1 – 4 Hours of Sepang | 13:00–17:00 | 10:30–14:30 |
| 14 December (Sunday) | Race 2 – 4 Hours of Sepang | 13:00–17:00 | 10:30–14:30 |
Cars, Classes and Ajith–Narain Entry
Ajith Kumar Racing will compete in the LMP3 prototype class, driving a Ligier JS P325 powered by a 3.6‑litre twin‑turbo Toyota V6. The series runs three categories overall: LMP2, LMP3 and GT3. The team’s two‑car Sepang entry pairs Ajith, Karthikeyan and Julien Gerbi in Car #1, with Aditya Patel and Romain Vozniak in Car #8.
Ajith Kumar’s Racing Credentials & Karthikeyan Collab
Ajith’s presence on the grid is backed by real mileage, not just celebrity status. Earlier this year, his team finished third in class at the 24H Dubai, also earning the “Spirit of the race” award after recovering from a brake‑failure accident. He has since added outings in the GT4 European Series and the new 12 Hours of Malaysia at Sepang.
Ajith has a long motorsport history, from national‑level bike racing to sustained car‑racing campaigns in Europe. Karthikeyan, who raced in Formula 1 and has previous Asian Le Mans experience, calls him “a gifted driver” and says the Dubai Autodrome once saw “50,000 people cheering for him” during a support race, underlining his rare crossover pull at circuits.
The collaboration grew from a dinner conversation in Dubai, where Ajith outlined his dream of building a truly Indian endurance team. “It’s truly a privilege to have Narain join the team. Racing alongside him is an honour,” Ajith said, while Karthikeyan described him as “very genuine and deeply committed to motorsport,” with both targeting a future Le Mans entry.
Where to watch Asian Le Mans from India
For Indian fans, the easiest option is the official Asian Le Mans Series YouTube channel, which will stream both Sepang races live and free worldwide, alongside English commentary. Dedicated live‑timing pages, including FG91 Motorsport, offer sector‑by‑sector updates, while regional broadcasters such as Astro carry the world feed in Malaysia and neighbouring markets.
This weekend’s two‑car effort by Ajith Kumar Racing, fronted by Ajith and Narain Karthikeyan, turns a personal passion project into a visible national storyline. With European experience, a serious LMP3 programme and accessible live coverage, the Sepang round offers Indian viewers a rare chance to track a home‑grown effort chasing endurance racing’s biggest stage in Asia.
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