Former England winger Raheem Sterling has admitted dangerously driving a Lamborghini. Sterling pleaded guilty at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, September 15, to driving a Lamborghini Urus dangerously on the M25, the M3, the A327 and Minley Road before he crashed on May 28.
The 31-year-old, who grew up in Wembley and started his career at QPR, also admitted possession of six nitrous oxide canisters for wrongful inhalation, a class C drug, and failing to provide a specimen. Sterling attended the Hampshire court wearing a black suit jacket, black trousers, black shoes and a dark top.
Collision details and police statement
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary previously said the charges followed a single-vehicle collision on the M3 southbound, near Minley interchange. The force said that no other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported.
The court hearing took place in Basingstoke, where Sterling entered his guilty pleas. The case is expected to proceed to sentencing at a later date, with the court to consider the details of the driving and the drug possession charges.
Sterling's football career and achievements
Sterling scored 20 goals in 82 appearances for England, helping Gareth Southgate’s side reach the 2018 World Cup semi-finals and the final of Euro 2020. He came through the academy at QPR before joining Liverpool, where he made his senior debut.
Sterling, who was born in Kingston, Jamaica, moved to Manchester City in 2015 and won four Premier League titles, five League Cups and the 2019 FA Cup. He left for Chelsea in 2022 but, after falling out of favour, spent the 2024-25 campaign on loan at Arsenal.
Recent moves and honours
Sterling joined Dutch club Feyenoord on a short-term deal until the end of last season, and is currently without a club. In the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours, Sterling was made an MBE for services to racial equality in sport after fronting anti-racism and discrimination campaigns and speaking out strongly against racism on and off the pitch for several years.
It came amid controversy over England fans booing players taking the knee at matches as a gesture against intolerance. The guilty plea adds a legal dimension to Sterling's public profile, which has included both his sporting achievements and his advocacy work.
