Richard Hammond Bio | Wiki
Richard Hammond is an English journalist, television presenter, mechanic, and writer. He became known for co-hosting the BBC Two car program Top Gear from 2002 until 2015 with Jeremy Clarkson and James May. In 2016, Richard started presenting The Grand Tour television series. He co-present the show with his former Top Gear co-hosts, Jeremy Clarkson and James May.
In November 2016, Richard, with Clarkson and May, launched the automotive social media website DriveTribe, where he regularly provides content on his tribe “Hammond’s Fob Jockeys”. He has also presented Brainiac: Science Abuse, Planet Earth Live, and Total Wipeout.
Richard Hammond Age
Richard was born on December 19, 1969, in Solihull, United Kingdom. He is 52 years old.
Richard Hammond Height
He is a man of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (Approx. 1.70 m).
Richard Hammond Family
He was born in Solihull, England and raised in North Yorkshire cathedral city of Ripon by his parents Eileen amd Alan. Richard is the oldest of three boys including Andrew, writer of the ‘Crypt’ series, and Nicholas. His father ran a probate business in the market square and his grandparents were workers in the Birmingham car industry.
Richard Hammond Wife
Richard is married to his beautiful wife Amanda “Mindy” Hammond, a columnist for the Daily Express. The couple celebrated their wedding in 2002. Together, they share two daughters, Isabella “Izzy” and Willow.
Richard Hammond Education
He attended Blossomfield Infant School in Solihull’s Sharmans Cross district from the age of 3–7. Later, Richard attended Solihull School, a fee-paying boys’ independent school, but then transferred to Ripon Grammar School. Subsequently, from 1986 to 1988, he attended Harrogate College of Art and Technology.
Richard Hammond Crash | Accident
On 20 September 2006, during the filming of a Top Gear segment at the former RAF Elvington airbase near York, Richard was injured in the crash of the jet-powered car he was piloting. He was traveling at 319 mph (513 km/h) at the time of the crash. His vehicle, a dragster called Vampire, was theoretically capable of traveling at speeds of up to 370 mph (595 km/h).
Some accounts suggested that the accident occurred during an attempt to break the British land speed record. The Health and Safety Executive report on the crash found that a proposal to try to officially break the record was vetoed in advance by Top Gear executive producer Andy Wilman, due to the risks and complexities of such a venture
Richard Hammond Workshop
On June 21, 2021, Richard announced on Twitter that he would be making a show with Discovery+ about the restoration of old cars.
Top Gear Richard Hammond
Richard became a presenter on Top Gear in 2002, when the show began in its revamped format. He is sometimes referred to as “The Hamster” by fans and his co-presenters on Top Gear due to his name and relatively small stature compared to May and Clarkson. Top Gear is relaunched version of the original 1977 show of the same name by Jeremy Clarkson and Andy Wilman for the BBC. The program focuses on the examination and reviewing of motor vehicles, primarily cars.
Richard Hammond Oliver
In 2007, Richard went to Africa on a Top Gear special across Botswana, with his car 1963 Opel Kadett, which he subsequently named Oliver. A week after the special was aired, he announced during the news section that he had shipped Oliver back to the UK, where it was restored by a team from Practical Classics magazine. Oliver features on Richard’s children’s science television show. Oliver is also mentioned in his second autobiography As You Do.
Richard Hammond Car
Richard currently owns or has owned many different cars including:
1931 Lagonda 2-litre Supercharged.
1942 Ford GPW
1958 Jaguar XK150.
1962 Jaguar E-Type Roadster Mk1
1963 Opel Kadett
1968 Ford Mustang GT 390
1972 MGB GT
1979 MG Midget
Richard Hammond Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Richard’s estimated net worth is $45 million.
How Tall Is Hammond
He is a man of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (Approx. 1.70 m).
How Old Is Richard Hammond
Richard was born on December 19, 1969, thus, he is 52 years old.