Cruz Beckham appeared overjoyed to be back on the road on Thursday, as he was seen driving his vintage 1980s car, six months after losing his licence. The 21-year-old youngest son of David and Victoria Beckham flashed a smile while picking up friends in Notting Hill, including Gray Gardner, the 19-year-old son of David's close friend, sports agent Dave Gardner.
Casual Outing in Notting Hill
Cruz dressed casually for the outing, wearing blue striped trainers, jogging bottoms, and a black hoodie from his Cruz Beckham and The Breakers tour, featuring the band's faces on the front. He got behind the wheel of his light green Mercedes SL sport, appearing eager to drive again after his ban.
Driving Ban and Licence Revocation
The singer had his licence revoked in November after receiving a second speeding ticket, just two years after passing his test. One offence occurred on September 2, when he told Instagram followers he was caught doing 24 mph in a 20 mph zone. He later shared a quote from Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme: 'Games gone. Myself I feel very safe.'
Under DVLA rules, drivers who accumulate six or more penalty points within two years of passing their test have their licence revoked. A source told the Mail that Cruz was 'gutted' but 'taken it on the chin', noting that speeding tickets are easy to get with 20 mph zones. To drive legally again, he must reapply for a provisional licence and pass both theory and practical tests.
Car Enthusiast Background
Cruz passed his test in September 2023, celebrating at a McDonald's drive-thru, with parents David and Victoria sharing their pride. A car fanatic, he owns a burgundy Land Rover alongside his 1980s Mercedes, with friends describing him as 'an old soul'.
He follows his father David's footsteps in speeding trouble. In January 2018, David was caught driving a loaned Bentley at 59 mph in a 40 mph zone but avoided prosecution due to a technicality. In May 2019, he was banned for six months for using a mobile phone while driving, receiving six points and reaching the 12-point limit.
Emotional Performance in March
Cruz's driving return comes after he struggled to hold back tears in March while performing 'Loneliest Boy', a song widely believed to be about his brother Brooklyn's family estrangement. Performing at London's Courtyard Theatre, he lost composure during the track, with bandmate Dan Ewins comforting him. Brother Romeo, 23, and parents David and Victoria watched from the audience, visibly moved.
Lyrics include: 'Loneliest boy, mama don't talk too much, it's breaking her heart' and 'Don't push all your friends away, when we're tryna show you love.' A concert-goer told The Mirror: 'At one point, he seemed overcome with emotion as his bandmate put his arm around his shoulder.' Fans believe the song references Brooklyn's bitter rift with the family after a scathing statement.
