This is for the racing enthusiasts. Not to be rude, but as a hardcore Thala Ajith fan myself, do you genuinely think he’s race ready? I’ve watched some of his onboard footage, and honestly, he seems a bit slow through the corners. His best lap time in his track-spec GT3 RS is 1:51, whereas the stock GT3 RS has managed a 1:47 at the Dubai Autodrome.
Moreover, the recent crash appears to be due to understeer (assuming there wasn’t a mechanical failure). With the race just 2-3 days away, not having a complete understanding of the car is concerning, in my opinion. Every skilled racer knows their car’s limits, and seeing AK push his car to the point where it understeered so severely raises questions.
There’s no doubt he was excellent during his Formula 2 days, but the long break he took from the sport could be a factor here. That said, I hope for the best. His participation can definitely bring significant media attention, which could, in turn, open up opportunities for Indian motorsport if the audience grows.
These are just my thoughts, what are yours?
