Richard Hammond to Return to Top Gear in Spin-Off Series with Andrew Flintoff

Former Top Gear Host to Reunite with Showrunner Andy Wilman

Exciting news for fans of Top Gear and The Grand Tour as Richard Hammond is set to return to the world of motoring television in a new spin-off series. The show will see Hammond team up with former cricketer Andrew Flintoff and is expected to air on Amazon Prime Video.

The Return of a Top Gear Legend

Richard Hammond was one of the original hosts of Top Gear, alongside Jeremy Clarkson and James May. The trio left the show in 2015 after the BBC decided not to renew Clarkson's contract. Hammond then joined Clarkson and May on The Grand Tour, which aired on Amazon Prime Video from 2016 to 2019.

The new spin-off series will mark Hammond's return to Top Gear for the first time since his departure in 2015. It will also be the first time he has worked with Andy Wilman since the pair left the BBC show.

What to Expect from the New Series

Details about the new series are still scarce, but it is expected to focus on cars and motoring in a similar way to Top Gear. Hammond and Flintoff are both known for their passion for cars, so the show is likely to feature plenty of driving and automotive challenges.

The series is also expected to have a strong comedic element, with Hammond and Flintoff's chemistry likely to provide plenty of laughs. With Andy Wilman at the helm, the show is sure to be full of the same wit and humor that made Top Gear such a success.

A Welcome Return for Top Gear Fans

The news of Richard Hammond's return to Top Gear has been met with excitement from fans of the show. Many have been calling for Hammond to return to the BBC show for years, so the announcement of this new spin-off series is sure to be welcomed by many.

The series is expected to air on Amazon Prime Video later this year. No official release date has been announced yet, but it is likely to be released in the fall or winter of 2023.