DIMO JOINS FORCES WITH YOUNG RACING STAR YEVAN DAVID
With a shared mission to enhance Sri Lanka’s position on the global stage, leading diversified conglomerate DIMO and young racing prodigy Yevan David have forged a partnership that redefines the country’s path to the international motorsport arena.
Yevan’s exposure to motor racing started at the tender age of six, when he went karting with his father at Sri Lanka’s premier facility, the Sri Lanka Karting Circuit (now SpeedBay) in Bandaragama. Showing great promise, his family recognized that this could be Yevan’s true calling, and by 2015, he was competing in kart racing in Singapore. Showcasing his talent and masterful driving technique, he was soon racing in Malaysia and Macau as well. By 2017, ten-year-old Yevan became the IAME Asia Series X30 Champion in the Cadet category. The following year, he secured the X30 Asia Cup in the Cadet Category, winning the race at the very place he first stepped into a kart – SpeedBay, Bandaragama. From there, he continued in professional kart racing before entering the worlds of Eurocup3, Formula 4, and Euroformula Open in 2024. In 2025, he stormed to a sensational rookie season in the Euroformula Open Championship, clinching the Rookie trophy as well as securing the overall second place in the Championship. He will become the first Sri Lankan to compete in FIA Formula 3.
Expressing his thoughts on this alliance, Yevan David said, “I am confident that this partnership will spur us to succeed, to shine, and to take the Sri Lankan flag further into the world of motorsport. It represents far more than a collaboration—it’s a shared belief that Sri Lanka can stand shoulder to shoulder with the best in global racing.”
Commenting on this partnership, Rajeev Pandithage, Executive Director of DIMO, said, “DIMO has always been at the forefront of automotive trends and innovations in Sri Lanka, and we pride ourselves on supporting local young talent to reach the global arena. Yevan’s effervescent energy, inimitable talent, and racing spirit are all qualities that bring us immense pride as a nation. We believe this partnership enables us to enhance Sri Lanka’s position on the global stage.”
DIMO, the authority in automotive excellence for over 85 years, has been instrumental in shaping Sri Lanka’s automotive ecosystem—from representing world-renowned automotive brands like Mercedes-Benz, Jeep, and Tata while delivering aftersales support to providing engineering solutions and technical training. The company has consistently transformed the industry through the introduction of bespoke mobility solutions and technologies while equipping local youth with essential skills vital for sectoral growth. As a futuristic company with the purpose of fuelling the dreams and aspirations of the communities, DIMO is deeply passionate about supporting youth in the country. Through its fully fledged training centre, DIMO Academy, the company has enabled many young Sri Lankans to pursue their dream careers in the automotive field by providing world-class technical training. DIMO also extends its support to local universities by sharing expertise and resources for various special projects and motor racing initiatives, empowering young talent while contributing to the advancement of the local automotive industry. DIMO believes this partnership with Yevan David will help place Sri Lanka on the global motorsport map.
Beyond racing, this collaboration captures a national vision to see Sri Lanka thrive on the global stage and to inspire young talent to chase their dreams without boundaries.
