Shao Ziyan, a seven-year-old boy from China , has become the country’s youngest professional rally driver after receiving certification at just 5 years old .

His journey started incredibly early—he began using a racing simulator at home when he was only one . As his passion grew, he moved on to go-karts and formal racing training .

His father played a huge role in his development , building custom simulators and even modifying a rally car specifically for his training needs.

Shao has already competed in national events and even won a rally race . Alongside his racing success, he has gained over a million followers on social media .

All his driving is done legally on closed tracks , with cars transported to events since minors aren’t allowed to drive on public roads.