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What episode was Sebastian Vettel on Top Gear?

What episode was Sebastian Vettel on Top Gear?

The third episode of the seventeenth series of Top Gear aired on the 10th of July, 2011. It was presented by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May and The Stig. Then-reigning Formula 1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel was the guest star.

Who is the fastest F1 driver on Top Gear?

Every so often F1 drivers past and present grace the Top Gear studio, but who’s the fastest?…

F1 driver Time (mins)
Rubens Barichello 1.44.3
The Stig (ll) 1.44.4
Nigel Mansell 1.44.6
Lewis Hamilton 1.44.7 (w)

Has Lewis Hamilton been on Top Gear?

The fourth episode of the nineteenth series of Top Gear aired on the 17th of February, 2013. Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton was the Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car, having previously appeared in the show’s most viewed episode, Series 10, Episode 8.

How old was Lewis Hamilton when he appeared on Top Gear?

28
In his first appearance on the show, in November 2008, Hamilton, 28, ranked third, behind “The Stig” and Nigel Mansell, albeit on a wet track. Subsequently, Rubens Barrichello and Sebastian Vettel went faster than Hamilton. So the now Mercedes driver was invited back to set a new time on a dry track.

What are the best Top Gear episodes?

The 100 Best Top Gear Episodes Ever

  • 12×08 Vietnam Special. The boys go to Vietnam, and are each given 15 million Dong to buy a set of wheels.
  • 19×06/07 Africa Special.
  • 20×03 Supercars in Spain.
  • 10×09 Britcar 24 Hour.
  • 08×03 Amphibious Vehicles I.
  • 11×04 Race across Japan.
  • 08×06 The Caravan Holiday.
  • 09×06 Stretch Limos.

Which Top Gear episode was in South Africa?

Africa special part 1/5 (Series 19, episode 6) | Top Gear.

Was Michael Schumacher actually the Stig?

In series 13 episode 1, the show jokingly unmasked the Stig as seven-time world champion F1 driver Michael Schumacher. In the hiatus following series 15, racing driver Ben Collins was revealed to be the Stig in a court battle over Collins’ impending autobiography, titled The Man in the White Suit.

What was the fastest car on Top Gear?

These are the 20 fastest cars to lap the Top Gear track

  • Ariel Atom V8 500 (moist): 1m 15.1s.
  • BAC Mono: 1m 14.3s.
  • Pagani Huayra: 1m 13.8s.
  • McLaren 675LT: 1m 13.7s.
  • Porsche 911 GT2 RS: 1m 13.4s.
  • Dallara Stradale: 1m 12.8s.
  • Ferrari 488 Pista: 1m 12.7s. Series 27, episode 1.
  • Ferrari SF90 Stradale: 1m 11.3s. Series 29, episode 1.

Was Lewis Hamilton the Stig?

Lewis Hamilton – the youngest driver ever to claim the F1 World Championship – is also ‘phenomenally good’ around Top Gear’s test track, reveals the Stig… “Lewis Hamilton is the fastest person ever around our track,” he told Simon Mayo on BBC Radio 5 Live.

Which is the best Top Gear special?

Ranking every Top Gear special from worst to greatest

  • Winter Olympics (2006)
  • Bolivia Special (2009)
  • Polar Special (2007)
  • Patagonia Special (2015)
  • Burma Special (2014)
  • USA Special (2007)
  • Botswana Special (2007)
  • Vietnam Special (2008)

Did Top Gear ever harvest their petrol?

The bio-fuel crop has been harvested, but the presenters discover they’ve got 500 gallons worth of bio-diesel thanks to May buying the wrong seed.

Did Top Gear really go to Chernobyl?

‘Top Gear’ Went to Chernobyl for One of TV’s Most Tasteless Ever Hours.