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Luke Littler was left ‘shaking’ after he was involved in a frightening motorway pursuit just days after the darts world champion passed his driving test
Luke Littler has said he was involved in a frightening motorway pursuit just days after passing his driving test.
The darts sensation was travelling to visit his girlfriend Faith when he noticed paparazzi were following him, prompting him to take desperate evasive measures. Earlier that week, Littler had proudly revealed he’d passed his test without any minors on his first go.
He posted a snap of himself beaming alongside his certificate, having finally succeeded after six failed theory test attempts. But the days that followed proved testing for the 18-year-old as he encountered a scary ordeal whilst still finding his feet on the roads.
Speaking to Darts Now, he explained: “On Wednesday, I was driving up to Faith’s. I was getting followed. I made the latest exit you could possibly do on the motorway. I came off so late, and so did he. I think I did about three U-turns; he did the same. I was just shaking, nervous.
“I’d been driving for two days and getting followed on the motorway, so that’s why I posted the car so he couldn’t sell his pictures. That’s for him. Yeah [it was paparazzi].
“I know it’s their job, but following me on the motorway… it was dead busy, I was nervous. That’s why I posted the car, so he couldn’t do owt about it.”
Before revealing the incident publicly, Littler proudly posted pictures of his new £39,000 BMW 120 M Sport on Instagram. It’s the same car he took his driving test in, and his social media updates now make perfect sense, as photographers can no longer cash in on their shots.
Littler will attempt to put the scare behind him as he prepares for the 2025 Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts, which kicks off this weekend. The teenager has the chance to become the youngest ever world number one if he successfully defends his world title in Wolverhampton.
Less than £75,000 separates Littler from Luke Humphries at the top of the PDC Order of Merit. With £150,000 prize money and the prestigious Eric Bristow Trophy on offer, the world number one position is within the youngster’s reach.
“Until I get that world number one spot, I will never call myself the best player in the world,” Littler told the PDC website. “I don’t want to think about it too much, but I know I could be world number one before the World Championship.
“I’ve just got to keep plugging away and keep producing my best darts.”
Littler thrashed Martin Lukeman 16-3 to claim his first Grand Slam title in Wolverhampton last year. He has since won the World Championship, UK Open, World Matchplay and the World Grand Prix.
“I’ve won it before, so I know how to win it, and I’m in really good form at the minute,” Littler chimed in. “Darts nowadays – you can lose against anybody, wherever they are ranked in the world. That’s how the game is evolving.”
In 2025, Littler joined the ranks of Phil Taylor as only the second player to clinch four titles in a single calendar year. He reflected: “It sounds unbelievable to say, but it just goes to show how well I’ve played this year.
“It has always been my dream to put my name on every trophy, but hopefully I can add on to it and become a double or triple-champion!”.
