Viral sports car driver issues apology, pledges to 'stick to the back seat'

The driver of a sports car who was shown in a viral video using his cellphone while driving has issued a statement on Monday. He apologized and called the incident a lesson in accountability as he pledged to "stick to the back seat."

"To those who follow me, believe in me, and build with me. I’m not here to play victim. I’m here to own it," he said.

"Yes, I was issued a Show Cause Order for using my phone while driving. No excuses. That was my mistake. I take full responsibility," he added.

The driver also acknowledged the responsibility of the influence he may have on people.

He disclosed that the incident that was recorded on video was a quick selfie inside a Porsche.

"Not to show off but to lock in a moment I never thought I’d reach this early. That wasn’t just a car. It was a milestone. A symbol of how far you can go when you stay focused, hungry, and relentless," he said.

"But even in moments of celebration, we have to stay sharp. I slipped. I’m learning from it. And I’m owning it like a man."

He included a message to young people, advising them, "Don’t copy my mistake. Don’t copy the driving. Copy the mindset. Copy the grind. Copy the fact that I earned that car not the way I held the phone inside it."

He said the incident was a "lesson in accountability. In growth."

"I’m not perfect, I’m just committed to being better than I was yesterday. To everyone still riding with me, thank you," he added.

"And don’t worry… for now, I’m sticking to the backseat. Thank you. And I’m sorry," he concluded.

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) said it suspended the license of the driver for 90 days pending the result of an investigation.

The sports car, a Porsche, was also placed under alarm, the LTO said.

LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said the driver of the Porsche sports car was creating social media content at the time the video was taken.

Mendoza said it was a clear violation of road safety rules. — BAP/KG, GMA Integrated News