Mercedes-Benz Future Talent Fireside with Yevan David
About the Event
Dive into the fast lane with Yevan David, Sri Lanka's only Formula 1-pathway racer and a true embodiment of what it means to be a modern Colombo Icon. At just 18, Yevan has taken the global motorsport world by storm, shattering records and raising the national flag on international podiums.
Yevan David is more than just a racer; he is the embodiment of a Colombo Youth Icon. showing the courage, discipline, and sheer ambition required for a young Sri Lankan talent to succeed on the global stage.
Yevan's recent racing credentials are nothing short of historic:
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Euroformula Open Vice-Champion (2025)
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First Sri Lankan to Win a European Formula Race
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Paving the F1 Path: He is set to become the first Sri Lankan driver to compete in the prestigious FIA Formula 3 Championship in 2026, putting him one step closer to his dream of F1.
His powerful story is a vital inspiration for Gen Z and Gen Alpha, proving that with hard work and dedication, a Colombo kid can truly race Beyond Boundaries and achieve their biggest dreams. He is bringing Sri Lanka to the world, one podium at a time.
Join Yevan for a thrilling conversation followed by a live Q&A session.
Time & Location
Sunday, 23rd November 2025
4.15pm - 5.00pm
At Fashion Week Lounge, Level 7
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
No. 02 Glennie St, Colombo 02.
Invited Speaker
Rajeev Pandithage
Executive Director | DIMO (Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC)
Rajeev Pandithage is an Executive Director at DIMO, leading one of Sri Lanka’s most respected conglomerates across mobility, engineering, agriculture, healthcare, and marine sectors. Since joining DIMO in 2011, he has held key leadership roles including heading the Mercedes-Benz, Jeep, and Chrysler businesses, and now serves as the youngest member of the DIMO Board of Directors.
With a strong foundation in automotive management and a global outlook shaped by Monash University and advanced training with Mercedes-Benz, along with a Master of Business Administration at RMIT Melbournne, Rajeev is driving DIMO’s transformation from an automotive distributor into a Diversified, Sustainable, future-focused organisation.
His work spans mobility ecosystem development, mobility solutions, agri-machinery modernization, and strategic diversification.
Recognized in Echelon’s New Establishment 100 as one of Sri Lanka’s rising business leaders, Rajeev is deeply committed to innovation, sustainability, and creating long-term value for Sri Lanka’s evolving mobility landscape.
Yevan David
Racing Beyond Boundaries
Yevan David is one of Sri Lanka’s most exciting young racing talents, rapidly emerging on the global motorsport stage. Known for his precision, discipline, and fearless racecraft, Yevan began karting at a young age and quickly built a reputation as a formidable competitor across international circuits.
He has represented Sri Lanka in multiple world-class karting championships, earning podium finishes and standing out among the region’s strongest drivers. Yevan’s move into formula racing marked a new chapter in his career, where he continues to push boundaries and break new ground for Sri Lankan motorsport.
With a growing list of achievements and a relentless drive for excellence, Yevan is widely regarded as a pioneering figure paving the way for the next generation of Sri Lankan racing drivers. His dedication, resilience, and passion continue to inspire young athletes across the island and beyond.