Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLouis ChiltonMonday 07 September 2026 10:09 BSTTop Gear's most controversial moments as BBC scraps showThe BBC is preparing to reboot the long-running motoring series Top Gear following a hiatus after presenter Andrew Flintoff suffered a near-fatal accident during filming in 2022.While the forthcoming version will feature a revamped format and a fresh lineup of presenters, reports indicate that the iconic masked driver known as The Stig is set to return.A show insider explained that bringing back The Stig provides essential continuity, linking the new era with previous series ranging from the Jeremy Clarkson era to the most recent 2022 broadcasts.An entirely new presenting team will take over the series, with comedian Jimmy Carr rumoured to be among the contenders being considered for the new lineup.Although the BBC has not yet confirmed an official broadcast schedule, the revamped motoring show is currently expected to return to television screens next year.In fullTop Gear to bring back classic element in BBC series returnMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in