I swear Richard looks a different age in every video

I was the camera operator on Richard’s TG audition many years ago. He was the last audition on that day and it was very obvious when he got in his 911 and drove away that he was going to get the job.

The jokes and the personalities is what made TG be what it is, not the car reviewing.

Richard Hamster: destroyer of electric cars and children’s dreams.

They found the perfect trio for the job. Can't get any better characters. Great job bloke

Me, walking up to Robert Downey Junior: A-are you Richard Hammond? :o

Dislikes are from the family that thought he's Robert Downey Jr.

Has to be iron man, he parked a dragster with his head,

Pretty sure everyone loves Hammond. He's like that one piece of the puzzle that takes ages to find, but once you do the world is all the better for it.

Thanos: I am inevitable Hammond: I am NOT Iron Man

My childhood would have been quite different if i didnt look forward to seeing Hammond with Clarkson and May on Top Gear Sundays.

"Because he's much older than me" As Richard Hammond is still only 38

I was born in 1994. I don't remeber a time when I haven't been watching you Mr Hammond. I grew up with you, big respect for the years of tomfoolery

Come on, Wilman must have access to that audition tape. We need to see it.

I remember first seeing him as a kid on Brainiac: Science Abuse it was awesome! Too bad they faked all the experiments using explosives xD

they should start making review of cars for this youtube channel since they not doing that on amazon anymore

Man. Thank goodness neither of his horrible crashes robbed us of his personality or passion. Especially that first one, a traumatic brain injury like that can completely change someone for life. The world is such a brighter place with him in it just the way he is.

Now reveal how Hammond got his Job as a crash test dummie.

Drive tribe really be giving us cool contents to watch during quarantine

5:05 🎵I be driving in my car, listening to Jeremy Clarkson

Loved it. Now do the same with James May. Curious how he got on the show.

One of the nicest blokes to ever hit the tv screen, you just gotta love him!. What a wonderful, genuinely lovely bloke!.

Hey! it's Iron Man!

Re: being 7 y.o. and not interested, i remember when i was tiny, waking up early on sundays specifically to watch TG. i wasn't particularly interested in cars, didnt know most of the guests, and didnt have a frame of reference for a lot of the stuff they were saying, but it just was so funny and so beautifully shot, a really well crafted show, idk it has always stood out to me

"Are you Iron Man" I'm honestly curious how many kids he must've brought to tears by having to say that he wasn't.

i grew up watching jeremy "cause hes much older than me".....actaully died when he said that

Richard you have always been one of the trio gems at "Top Gear" and "The Grand Tour". Thank you for what you did, you gave us great laughs and entertainment. Cheers

4:32 literally all of my friends when i was 7 watched and loved Top Gear, I think Hammond underestimates how wide age-wise the audience of top gear spans

You, Jeremy, and James are national treasures as far as I’m concerned

I have a massive amount of respect for Richard, Jeremy and James. Jeremy was the reason I wanted to be a motoring journalist. I didn't want to be an astronaut, or a cowboy, or any of the other jobs you'd expect a seven year old to be, I wanted to be that guy powersliding a Diablo around an airfield or writing articles about them. I knew what oversteer, understeer and weight transfer was before I even got behind the wheel of a car, all because I watched Jeremy's content at length 20 years ago. :D

The first time I watched Hammond was when I was really young on his Braniacs science show, I really loved it and was probably the initial spark for my love science which would lead me to studying chemistry as soon as I could in high school. Then I found Too Gear through a friend when I was barely 2 years older than my braniacs days, and I fell in love with it straight away. This also sparked my love for cars and auto-mechanics. I was loyal to Hammond for every challenge that the trio on top gear would go through. I thank you, Hammond, Clarkson and May for being the funniest TV hosts I’ve ever seen and sparking my passion for science and cars.

Richard Hammond is cool guy. I honestly admit him, James May and Jeremy Clarkson they make a very solid team.

I could listen to any of these guys forever . Richard probably my fav and strangely I relate too more. To have a lunch with any of these guys and talk about cars would be so awesome .

I really liked this. It shows the more unique layers and compassions of Hammond’s. Along with why he is the personality he is. Turned out well learning about his dreams and interests

I moved to England, from the US, in spring of 2005 and can recall stumbling across Top Gear on the TV. I've been hooked ever since. Such a great show. Glad they've been able to keep the three of them together for so long.

The anecdote about how you first got on Top Gear and the call that followed what a moment that must've been! Isn't it incredible how you being your authentic self, with telling the joke was what made all the difference?

I can't imagine top gear nor the grand tour without Hammond ❤️

Yay my favorite person, no sarcasm just the truth. Richard Hammond yes you are my favorite person

You know, Richard, I've been watching you for a while (I won't say how long, it'll date both of us). You're without a doubt my favourite Hamster in the world. By a very long stretch. I appreciate all the great moments you've given all of us, and that goes for all three of you. Thank you.

I would really love it if you guys organised a cooking competition or something on food tribe...with Clarkson, hammond, and may ...that would be epic

The cars are great but what makes me absolutely love their Top Gear and The Grand Tour is their chemistry. Their friendship. I love it.

Richard Hammond is a living proof that no matter how much you know, how long you have studied, experienced what always matter in the end is how people view you. If they like you.

First time I watched Top Gear I was like, "The Nat Geo guy!"

Please do this with James & Jeremy separately like this it feels more personal and shows indepth how awesome these are

"Richard Hammond reveals how he got the Top Gear job" Me before watching the video: I bet he slept with the producer

Sat watching this and my son walks in and asks if that’s the guy who plays iron man🤣🤣🤣

You guys were truly part of my childhood and it warms my heart every time I see any of you guys!

Thanks man for all the joy you have given me over the years thank you

Great questions, great interview. Lovely of Richard to give us those glimpses into his thinking and experiences.

I'd love Jeremy, Richard and James to get together and reminisce on a regular basis. They could release the footage in weekly/monthly chunks and we'd all be ecstatic. They could release it on here or Amazon Prime (let's face it, we all have a subscription for watch The Grand Tour). I doubt that they'll read this comment, but if they do, PLEASE MAKE IT HAPPEN!

Actually a very down to Earth video. One of the best I've seen from Drivetribe. Keep it up

Thanks Richard, great to see these informal interviews and films.

It really is the best job on earth, get paid millions to travel the world and drive amazing cars being funny the whole time.

I got lots of respect to these guys... they made some of the best content on the planet and it was all constant work.

My little brother started watching you guys when he was 6 or 7. He also started drawing engines a year or so after, feeling motivated to learn about how cars work. Thank you

Richard hammond has always reminded me of Michael J Fox. Having said that, I'd love to see a special where they all go back to the future.

Richard Hammond is so wholesome, I love him

I LOVE RICHARD HAMMOND AND CLARKSON AND MAY

Love this sit down,straight forward honest format.

Thanks SO much for all the great fun!

Perfect timing, just started watching (or re-watching) the first of the original Series with both Jeremy & Hamster last night.

You need to upload that demo reel here somewhere! :D

Such a genuine and incredible guy England,Knight him

Love these one-on-ones! More of these please!

Hammond: I like Porshe 911 Jeremy: You are idiot !!!!!

This and the last Hammond piece has a MUCH better music level quality, I can hear Hammond fairly easily now.

What a wonderful interview - thankyou!

The honesty is what my friends and I enjoyed about top gear and now grand tour.

Richard your the biggest name I knew for a long time now from so many different tv shows and I hope u enjoyed doing weird and wonderful shows and I hope I get to see u in more probably another the grand tour :)

I remember him on Granada men and motors on a motorbike show.

Thanks Mr Hammond for taking the time to do this entertaining interview for us to watch, as you can tell from the likes, we enjoyed it!

I’m so glad you all met you three gelled and I miss top gear so much thanks for this video 🙏

Am I the only person who could watch Hammond read a phone book?

I didn't realise he looks like Robert Downey Jr. until I watched this, he really does!!

If i were that kid i would still want a picture because ive been watching top gear since i was 6. My dad knew how raise me right.

I remember seeing the first episode of top gear I had ever seen in 6th grade and the reason I love top gear is because the three of them especially Hammond he’s my favorite are absolutely hilarious even still sticking to cars

4:29 I watched Top Gear when I was 7!

Choosing Richard was a brilliant decision! So was axing Jason Dawe for May. 'Captain Obvious

I watch the Grand Tour with my 15 month old son and soon to be born daughter. You guys are fantastic at what you do.

The chemistry, comradery and humour of the 3 is just amazing, All fans would love to go for a beer or just hang out chatting to them, brilliantly funny in their own rights

I love this, could not imagine top gear with hammond bringing the banter. Jeremy needs pushing back lol

I remember back in Top Gear, Richard was doing a landscape painting in front of a river or a lake. He looked very satisfied with it and went on and on about it in front of the camera. But then a bit of wind blew and just knocked the canvas over right into the water. Hahaha I remember bursting my gut at that one.

I like those personal statements and views to many things in your life. It makes watching top gear or the grand tour even better.

4:32 don’t assume that Richard I started watching you when I was 7 and I’ve continued to grow up watching you ever since, being that I’m driving now that should give you an idea how long it’s been. Keep up with it my guy you helped me build the passion I have for cars today

It’s hard to notice but Hammond actually a genius. He might even be smarter than James May. He’s just very humble and has a joking, “I’m an idiot” demeanor.

To be honest I really am taking Richard Hammond as an idol to me because him as a person is different among others. Plus I do really love Jeremy clarkson and the way he thinks and the way he expresses the surroundings. James may.. he's slow , and I need his patience . The weird thing rn is that I'm (m) 22 yo studying Architecture and it's my third - going to the fourth year

That was inspiring, actually:)) thanks. Love the honesty!

Simply put, I really liked this. Thank you.

Hammond: I really wanted to study architecture Also Hammond: *accidently drops his paining in the lake whilst filming on top gear* 🤣🤣

Always loved these three idiots. English humor, always doing and saying what they want and think. "Hammond: You're an idiot!" 😂 Best wishes from Spain/Hungary

Richard is lovely, such a sweetheart!

Hammond, May and Clarkson had a chemistry very rarely seen in the modern era. I am addicted to Top Gear and The Grand Tour. Just love watching these guys entertain with their very special talents. Long live the three of them !

Choking is on the table. Just so you know

My fear is that since he does vaguely resemble Pacino that they will make "Scent of a Clarkson" and that is something no one needs to experience

Men and motors type r review is still one of the best reviews I've seen. Hammond churning for ages

I love all 3 of these guys so much.

The lesson is, no matter how qualified you are, if you don’t have the personality people want to have around, you won’t get the job.

Glad you're still with us, Hamster! Wouldn't be the same without IRON MAN !! Hahaha !! That's so great.

I can’t wait to watch your shows again

Love how this channel is growing so fast