Richard Hammond 'doesn't want to do 2025 again' after divorce

Richard Hammond starred on both Top Gear and The Grand Tour. <i>(Image: Ian West / PA)</i>
Richard Hammond starred on both Top Gear and The Grand Tour. (Image: Ian West / PA)
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Richard Hammond has said that he "doesn't want to do 2025 again", after his shock divorce.

Having appeared on both BBC's Top Gear and Prime Video's The Grand Tour for over two decades alongside Oxfordshire farmer Jeremy Clarkson and James May, the presenter is well-known around the globe.

Mr Hammond was also in Woodstock back in the summer for Salon Privé, which was hosted at Blenheim Palace for the first time.

This came after a big personal life update from the 55-year-old at the start of the year when the presenter announced he and his wife of 28 years, Mindy, were going their separate ways.

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Reflecting on the year as a whole, Mr Hammond and his daughter Izzy have filmed a special video for the DriveTribe YouTube channel, titled 'Richard Hammond Reflects On The Lows Of 2025'.

While travelling in his Ford Raptor, the presenter said: "It's been a big year [with] highs and lows.

"I don't want to do 2025 again."

His daughter agreed and responded: "I would like it to be a bit quieter next year."

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Taking to the social media site X back in January, Mr Hammond told fans: "A little update from us; this Christmas we were together as a family, and this year we will still be a family but just structured a bit differently.

"Our marriage is coming to end, but we’ve had an amazing 28 years together and two incredible daughters.

"We will always be in each other’s lives and are proud of the family we created.

"We won’t be commenting further and sincerely hope that our privacy and that of our children will be respected at this time.

"With Love, Richard and Mindy."

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