Richard Mark Hammond is an English journalist, television presenter, mechanic, and writer. He is best known for co-hosting the BBC Two motoring program Top Gear from 2002 until 2015 with Jeremy Clarkson and James May.
Hammond has also notably presented the entertainment documentary series Brainiac: Science Abuse (2003–2008), the game show Total Wipeout (2009–2012), and the nature documentary series Planet Earth Live (2012).
In 2016, again with Clarkson and May, Hammond launched the automotive social media website DriveTribe, where he regularly provides content on his tribe “Hammond’s Fob Jockeys”.
On June 10, 2017, Hammond crashed a Rimac Concept One while filming for The Grand Tour in Hemberg, Switzerland.
Hammond was on his last run up a timed hill climb course during the Bergrennen Hemberg event, when, just after crossing the finish line, the car ran off the road. The car tumbled down the hill and eventually came to rest upside down 110 meters (360 ft) from the road.
Hammond announced on Twitter on 21 June 2021 that he would be making a show with Discovery+ about the restoration of old cars.
What cars does Richard Hammond currently own?
Richard Hammond currently own many cars including 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 RS PDK, 1934 Lagonda M45, 1987 Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500, 2020 Morgan Plus Six, 2015 Land Rover Defender 110 Adventure, 1969 Jaguar E-Type, 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera, 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8, 2009 Aston Martin DBS Volante, and 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder.
Does Richard Hammond own a Mustang?
Yes, Richard Hammond own 1967 Ford Mustang.