Jeremy Clarkson has shared his reaction to a new episode of Richard Hammond’s television series Richard Hammond’s Workshop, which features a guest appearance from their long-time colleague and friend, James May. The light-hearted exchange between Hammond and May—captured in a clip that has been circulating widely on social media—has drawn amused commentary from Clarkson, marking yet another playful moment in the enduring dynamic between the former Top Gear trio.

Clarkson, who lives in west Oxfordshire and worked alongside Hammond and May for more than two decades on Top Gear and later The Grand Tour, has watched his former co-hosts continue to pursue individual projects since the conclusion of their final special One For The Road last year. The finale saw the trio travel across Zimbabwe and Botswana, bringing an end to one of the most iconic partnerships in motoring television.

In the months since, Richard Hammond has been busy expanding his popular discovery+ series Richard Hammond’s Workshop. The programme follows his efforts to grow his car restoration business, The Smallest Cog, offering a mix of mechanical challenges, business headaches, and the trademark humour that has defined Hammond’s television career. James May, meanwhile, has continued work on his own projects, appearing across factual, motoring, and culinary television.

Their reunion came in the form of a short video posted by discovery+ UK on Instagram, showing Hammond working on May’s beloved Triumph Stag. The caption read:
“All is going well with Richard delivering James May’s Triumph Stag, until the wheels come off…”
—teasing viewers with the implication that things, inevitably, did not go as smoothly as planned.

A fan account soon reposted the video, prompting Jeremy Clarkson to take notice. The 65-year-old presenter not only watched the clip but liked it on social media, before adding his own typically blunt commentary.

“That’s hilarious. You ruined his car,” Clarkson said, poking fun at Hammond’s workmanship in a way instantly recognisable to long-time fans of the trio’s banter.

In the clip itself, James May appears delighted with the restored vehicle, running his hand along the panels before remarking, “It’s quite pretty, isn’t it?”

Hammond, clearly proud of the transformation, replies:
“You can see how much crisper it looks.”

The tone of the video reflects the familiar dynamic between May’s dry understatement and Hammond’s excitable enthusiasm—traits that carried them through nearly 20 years of onscreen adventures filled with improvised repairs, questionable engineering, and unforgettable challenges.

Clarkson’s amused reaction underscores the deep camaraderie that remains between the trio, even as they focus on separate ventures. While The Grand Tour has officially concluded, the fondness and humour that built their partnership still live on in unexpected moments like this one.

Their careers now run on parallel tracks rather than a shared one, yet the public continues to follow their off-screen interactions closely. Whether it’s May evaluating Hammond’s work, Hammond tinkering with old machinery, or Clarkson commenting from afar, each encounter offers a nostalgic reminder of the chemistry that once defined some of Britain’s most-watched television.

For fans still adjusting to the end of The Grand Tour, the clip serves as a comforting reassurance that while the trio may no longer race across deserts or build questionable boats together, their friendship—and trademark sense of mischief—remains intact.

Clarkson’s public reaction, simple as it was, suggests that even without a weekly show tying them together, their relationship continues to thrive in the casual interactions that surface online.

As one fan commented beneath the video:
“Even when they’re not working together, they’re still the funniest trio on TV.”

If the past is any indication, this likely won’t be the last time Clarkson chimes in on one of Hammond or May’s projects—nor the last time their loyal audience eagerly watches for it.