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Luke Littler Says Motorway Photographer Chase Shook Him Days After Passing Driving Test

The 18-year-old says he posted his new BMW online to deter paparazzi, with the Grand Slam offering a path to world No. 1.

Overview

  • Littler recounts that a photographer followed his car on Wednesday, prompting a last‑second motorway exit and multiple U‑turns that left him shaking with nerves.
  • He passed his practical driving test on Monday with zero minors after several failed theory attempts, according to his and media accounts.
  • The world champion has a BMW 120 M Sport valued around £39,000, featuring a personalised plate, and he says he shared images to prevent freelance photo sales.
  • Littler says he bought the car in May and opted for an automatic, adding that he kept lessons limited once he cleared the theory test.
  • He begins his Grand Slam title defence in Wolverhampton this weekend, where the £150,000 winner’s prize and a gap of under £75,000 to Luke Humphries mean results could lift him to world No. 1.