The Grand Tour Returns in 2026 with New Hosts
Prime Video has revealed the presenters of the new series of The Grand Tour: celebrated trainspotter and secret petrolhead Francis Bourgeois, alongside James Engelsman and Thomas Holland, the acclaimed creators of the YouTube phenomenon Throttle House.
Together, the trio will front a six-part, globe-trotting series, tackling motoring’s most pressing and delightfully absurd questions across some of the world’s most challenging terrains.
Two years after Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May drove off into the Botswana sunset for the final time, The Grand Tour roars back with a new series packed with big adventure, big horsepower, and big laughs – from crossing the Angolan desert in track cars to exploring Malaysia’s vibrant car culture, before heading to California to test cutting-edge America’s latest and greatest performance cars.
The new series of The Grand Tour, produced by Studio Lambert, honors the show’s legacy while driving it into a new era.
“The saying ‘big shoes to fill’ springs to mind. Well, in this case, it’ll be like Mo Farah running in Size 14 wellies — it’ll be a little awkward at first, perhaps blister-inducing, but will overall be an interesting watch,” said Franics Bourgeois.
James Engelsman said, “I’ve worked with Thomas for almost a decade, making car films. Who knew that all this time, the one ingredient that was missing was a Francis Bourgeois? Let the car adventures commence.”
Thomas Holland added, “When I first heard they were rebooting The Grand Tour and replacing Clarkson, Hammond, and May, I said, ‘Only a moron would take that job.'”
“The Grand Tour is Prime Video’s most-watched unscripted UK Original series globally, so finding the right successors was no small feat – but we’ve absolutely struck gold. We’re beyond excited to pass the keys to Thomas, James, and Francis, three standout talents who emerged from an extensive search,” added Tara Erer, Head of UK & Northern Europe Originals.
“Each bringing distinctive talents and energy that will propel the series into exciting new territory while capturing the spirit of adventure and camaraderie of this beloved franchise.”
Mr. Wilman commented: “We are properly happy to hand over the baton to Thomas, James, and Francis, because quite simply – they are doing it right. Not only do they have passion and knowledge, but more importantly, they are in no way cardboard cutouts of the old three. They have a delightful chemistry that’s all of their own making.”
Tim Harcourt, Chief Creative Officer, Studio Lambert, said: “The Grand Tour has humour and a pure love of cars at its heart. It’s been a delight to find and film a brilliant new trio who take these values across the world from Angola and Malaysia to California and Didcot Parkway.”
With millions of subscribers, the Throttle House duo, Thomas and James, have built a global following with their irreverent, witty approach to reviewing new and old cars. Thomas, an automotive journalist and amateur race car driver based in Canada, specializes in high-performance vehicles, while James brings an enthusiast’s eye and unique taste, exemplified by his Toyota Century Limousine, built for Japanese royalty.
Francis Bourgeois may be the world’s most famous trainspotter, with a social media audience of almost six million, but he’s also a qualified mechanical engineer with experience at Rolls-Royce. His profound technical knowledge and ability to identify a car’s make solely by the sound of its engine bring a unique, infectious energy to the team.
The new guard brings warmth, energy, and many opinions. The Grand Tour returns to Prime Video later this year and will launch globally in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
The executive producers for Studio Lambert (Fallout Shelter, The Traitors) are Phil Churchward, Tim Harcourt, Stephen Lambert, Alex Renton, and Nia Yemoh, with Hilary Berkshire and Diana Focke serving as production executives.
