Luke Humphries eyes £100k supercar thanks to Nando's: “McLaren, Ferrari, or Aston Martin”

World number one Luke Humphries is in the market for a new car - and not just any car. Thanks to his meteoric rise and impressive earnings in the world of darts, “Cool Hand Luke” is now browsing the likes of McLarens, Aston Martins, and Ferraris.

Surprisingly, some of that success may be down to an unexpected source: Nando’s. Speaking to Red Dragon Darts, Humphries revealed that his pre-match ritual always begins with a visit to the popular chicken chain. That meal, he says, is non-negotiable.

“Usually, it’s chicken butterfly with rice and chips, Peri Tamer,” says the former world champion. “Sometimes I go for medium heat, with four chicken thighs, mash, and broccoli. My pre-match meal before every game is always Nando’s. I’ve built up some good rewards.”

And it seems to be working. The Cheshire native has already made six weekly finals in this year’s Premier League and currently holds second place in the overall standings, seven points ahead of the fifth-ranked player. Even in a narrow 6–5 loss to Gerwyn Price in Round 13’s quarterfinals in Birmingham, Humphries posted a formidable average of 107.

Off the oche, Humphries has ambitious plans for the future - starting with his dream car. “There are a few cars I like and want to get next year. I like the McLaren 540C, Ferrari California and the Aston Martin Vantage as well," he says with excitement. “Hopefully one of them is my next car.”

On the mental side of the game, Humphries doesn’t shy away from naming his most challenging opponents. “James Wade and Gerwyn Price they are tough people to play against because they are sort of in your face a little bit," he explains. “Gerwyn is hard because when he celebrates you just want to do something to celebrate back. He drags you into that a little bit. But he is not off putting just hard to play against.”

In a more lighthearted moment, Humphries revealed a running joke with fellow star Michael van Gerwen - centered around chest hair. "Apparently we made a bet that I was going to have to shave it off if I won the World Championships," Humphries concludes. “It’s the maintaining, I can’t be bothered with that. He thinks he is like God because he shaves his chest hair.”