Top Gear : Season 23 Episode 1 Apr 2026

Season 23, Episode 1 of Top Gear aired on , on BBC One. This episode marked a significant reboot for the series, introducing a new primary presenting duo of Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc following the departure of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May. Featured Cars and Segments

: Evans and LeBlanc drive a pair of roofless Reliant Rialtos from London to Blackpool in a series of patriotic challenges. Top Gear : Season 23 Episode 1

: Chris Evans visits the "home of Top Gun" in Nevada to pit the Viper against a Corvette Z06 driven by Sabine Schmitz . Season 23, Episode 1 of Top Gear aired on , on BBC One

: The battle concludes with a comparison between a Series 1 Land Rover and a Willys Jeep . Presenting Team : Chris Evans visits the "home of Top

: Matt LeBlanc travels to the Moroccan desert to test the capabilities of Somerset's off-roader, the Ariel Nomad .

The traditional "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car" segment was updated to for this season. The inaugural guests were: Gordon Ramsay : Chef and television personality. Jesse Eisenberg : Actor known for The Social Network .