Richard Hammond and his The Grand Tour co-stars are bidding farewell to the show as it begins its final series on September 13, 2024. Richard Mark Hammond, born December 19, 1969, is a British presenter, writer, and journalist known for hosting Top Gear from 2002 to 2015 and The Grand Tour from 2016 to 2024 with Jeremy Clarkson and James May. He has also presented other shows such as Brainiac: Science Abuse, Total Wipeout, and Planet Earth Live. Hammond is a car aficionado with a massive collection of cars from throughout history, as well as being an avid motorcycle fan and owning his own tractor. He married Amanda “Mindy” Hammond in 2002, and they have two daughters together. Hammond has survived two horror crashes, one in 2006 and another in 2017, where he suffered serious injuries but managed to recover.
Inside Richard Hammond’s life: What we know about Grand Tour host and Top Gear’s Hamster
RICHARD Hammond and his The Grand Tour co-stars are bidding farewell to the show, as it begins its final series on September 13, 2024.
But who is the Grand Tour presenter and what cars does he own? Here’s everything you need to know.
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Richard first started presenting Top Gear in 2002Credit: Getty
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Richard began presenting The Grand Tour in 2016 with Jeremy Clarkson and James MayCredit: News Group UK Ltd
Beloved TV presenter
Richard Mark Hammond was born December 19, 1969, and is a British presenter, writer, and journalist.
He also has the nickname “Hamster”, which he is loving referred to by fans.
He is best known for hosting Top Gear (from 2002 to 2015), and the Grand Tour (from 2016-2024) with Jeremy Clarkson and James May.
He has also presented Brainiac: Science Abuse (2003–2006), Total Wipeout (2009–2012) and Planet Earth Live (2012).
Car aficionado
Richard has had a massive collection of cars from throughout history.
As well as a vast car collection he is also an avid motorcycle fan and also owns his own tractor.
Just some of the cars he has owned are:
1931 Lagonda 2-litre SuperchardsLand Rover DefenderLotus Esprit 350 SportPorsche 911 GT3 RSBentley S11979 MG Midget1968 Ford Mustang GT 390 in Highland Green1958 Jaguar XK150
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Mindy has a glamorous career as a journalistCredit: PA: Press Association
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Mindy and Richard worked hard to keep their daughters out of the limelightCredit: Getty Images
Journalist wife
Richard married Amanda “Mindy” Hammond in 2002, after the birth of their first daughter.
Mindy is a columnist for The Express, who writes about her life.
They have two children together, Isabella and Willow.
Isabella now presents the podcast Who We Are Now, with her dad.
The series dives into discussions of men’s mental health and how to raise daughters in the modern world.
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Richard was involved in a horror crash in 2006 that nearly made him forget his wifeCredit: BBC
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Mindy helped Richard recover in hospital after his horror crashCredit: PA: Press Association
Horror crashes
Richard has cheated death twice after having two horror crashes.
2006 crash
On September 20, 2006, Richard suffered serious head injuries after a jet-powered car spun out of control at 288mph while filming extra footage for Top Gear.
He was airlifted to Leeds General Infirmary’s neurological unit where he remained in a coma for two weeks.
It was touch and go on whether he would survive and Mindy revealed that he didn’t recognise her when he woke up.
Richard revealed that because of his brain injury he has suffered memory loss, depression and sometimes finds it hard to “connect emotionally”.
2017 crash
On June 10, 2017, Richard had to be airlifted to hospital after cheating death again in another crash in Switzerland while filming The Grand Tour.
He was driving a supercar worth £2million for the Amazon show when he lost control before it flipped and then burst into flames.
Luckily, Hammond escaped with only a fractured knee.
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