Time slowly continued moving as the COVID-19 restrictions went into effect, limiting the majority of citizens in the UK to staying inside. But the same was not true for Fatih, as he was fully benefiting from the exemption on the lockdown rule specifically made for elite athletes, which he qualified for due to his international grade A competitive license.
The rule allowed elite athletes some exemptions amidst the lockdown, enabling them to go out for practice in preparation for their sports and to keep themselves sharp. Although it would normally have been difficult for a driver to take advantage of this because even if they could go to the track, the mechanics and others couldn't go without specific permits, it wasn't a problem for him because he knew karts like the back of his hand.
