Richard Mark Hammond (born 19 December 1969) is an English journalist, television presenter, and author. He co-hosted the BBC Two motoring programme Top Gear from 2002 until 2015 with Jeremy Clarkson and James May. From 2016 to 2024, the trio presented Amazon Prime Video 's The Grand Tour.

While filming for a new series of Top Gear (2002) on September 20th 2006, he was seriously injured when the jet car he was driving overturned. He was cut out of the vehicle and removed by air ambulance to Hospital.

Feb 20, 2024 · Richard Hammond said he's living with a health condition years after his accident on BBC show Top Gear, which also starred Jeremy Clarkson. Richard was left in a coma and suffering a...

15 hours ago · Richard Hammond has revealed his "tremendous grief", as he announced the recent death of his father. The former Top Gear and Grand Tour presenter opened up about his grief to psychiatrist Dr T, on ...

Jan 29, 2024 · Richard Hammond disclosed that his departure from Top Gear was an apparent choice following Jeremy Clarkson’s dismissal. Hammond, reflecting on the pivotal moment, shared insights on the impact of Clarkson’s exit and the …

4 days ago · Richard Hammond is a British television personality and journalist, most famous for being a presenter on Top Gear and The Grand Tour. He joined Top Gear in 2002 and was part of the show’s iconic trio alongside Jeremy Clarkson and James May. His wit, humor, and passion for cars made him a fan favorite.

Sep 3, 2024 · Richard Hammond has opened up about how his injuries from his Top Gear car crash still affect his health today. In 2016, Hammond was driving a jet-powered dragster at 319mph on the...

Richard Mark Hammond is a British television presenter and award-winning journalist known for co-presenting Top Gear from 2002 until 2015 alongside co-stars Jeremy Clarkson and James May, appearing in 179 of the 186 episodes produced during this timeframe.

Sep 6, 2024 · Since 2002, Hammond, now 54, has been one third of arguably the biggest trio in motorsports journalism. Along with Jeremy Clarkson and James May, the three helmed a show that,...

Feb 12, 2024 · When Richard Hammond first began pursuing his career in car presenting it was a struggle, with The Grand Tour star admitting to Yahoo that he "couldn't earn a living" when he worked on radio before...