Silverstone, UK: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor C. Joseph Vijay added a touch of star power to the Michelin Le Mans Cup at Silverstone on Saturday, September 12, as he waved the ceremonial green flag to signal the start of the fifth round of the 2026 championship.

A video released from the iconic British circuit captured Vijay performing the ceremonial flag-waving duties, marking a high-profile moment during his visit to the race weekend.

CM Vijay, actress Trisha and Minister Aadhav Arjuna were also seen watching the car race from the iconic British circuit, adding a strong Tamil cinema and political presence to the international motorsport event.


Vijay attended the event as a special guest and is expected to lend his support to Indian drivers competing across the weekend. His presence at Silverstone brings together his political profile, his long association with cinema and a growing interest in motorsport among Indian audiences.

The Michelin Le Mans Cup is being staged at Silverstone as part of the 2026 championship, with drivers battling for crucial points in the fifth round of the season.

The release of the video showing Vijay waving the green flag has since put his Silverstone appearance in the spotlight, with the Tamil Nadu CM becoming a prominent face at the international racing event.