London’s West End was filled with the rumble of classic engines and the familiar sound of friendly bickering tonight as Prime Video held the world premiere for The Grand Tour Season 7.
In a moment fans were holding their breath for, the show’s three iconic original hosts—Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May—reunited on the red carpet to celebrate the milestone event alongside long-time executive producer Andy Wilman.
The atmosphere felt equal parts high-octane celebration and nostalgic victory lap as the trio officially passed the torch to the incoming hosting lineup: Canadian Throttle House creators Thomas Holland and James Engelsman, along with viral trainspotter-turned-presenter Francis Bourgeois.
Authentic Reactions: The Original Trio Speaks Out
Reflecting on hand-delivering the franchise to a fresh generation of creators, the original hosts offered their genuine, characteristic takes on stepping aside and letting new blood take the wheel:
“We were very lucky to do what we did, when we did. The world is a much more troubled place than it was twenty years ago... [but] we wanted it to end at a moment, in a place, in a manner of our choosing.”
— Jeremy Clarkson & Richard Hammond (Reflecting on handing off the franchise to Prime Video)
“We’ve laughed, we’ve argued, it’s been this incredible little dysfunctional family.”
— Andy Wilman, Executive Producer (Speaking on the transition)
The passing of the torch was equally emotional for the new team. In official statements released by Amazon UK, the new trio revealed the wild realities of filming the upcoming season:
“We took on the West African Desert. We contended with fighter pilots. We even decided to challenge an entire nation’s legal system by protesting from the mountain tops. In doing so, the three of us learned our true strength: How to accept defeat gracefully.”
— James Engelsman (New Co-Host)
“I figured someone would be there to hold our hand the whole time. Nope. We were on our own in some absolutely wild environments in very, VERY questionable cars... Expect a good laugh. And maybe a few butt clenches.”
— Thomas Holland (New Co-Host)
“I haven’t stopped replaying every moment in my head... remembering the tent I shared with Thomas and James filled with sulphuric farts whilst Angolan jackals snooped around outside!”
— Francis Bourgeois (New Co-Host)
What to Expect in Season 7
Dropping all six episodes simultaneously on Prime Video on September 4, 2026, Season 7 promises to maintain the chaotic, globe-trotting DNA of the show while forging a new identity.
While nobody will ever replace the chemistry of Clarkson, Hammond, and May, tonight’s premiere made one thing clear: The Grand Tour is speeding into its next chapter with plenty of horsepower to spare.
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