Richard Hammond’s Daughter Izzy Escapes Uninjured in Formula E Crash

Izzy Hammond, daughter of former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond, escaped injury after a high-speed crash during a Formula E Evo Series event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. The 25-year-old motorsport journalist and content creator collided with a barrier at Turn 13 of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit while competing in the celebrity-focused racing series.

Hammond was driving for Team Lola when the incident occurred, approximately one minute into her lap. According to reports, she lost control of the vehicle after experiencing brake failure, sending her car into a concrete barrier at an estimated impact force of 45Gs. Despite the severity of the crash, which left her car with significant damage – including a ripped-off wheel and a destroyed front wing – Hammond immediately radioed her team to confirm she was unharmed, stating, “I’m fine, I’m fine.”

The Formula E Evo Series invites digital content creators to experience racing in GEN3 Evo cars, aiming to broaden the sport’s audience. The event in Jeddah drew visible concern from fellow participants, including Sidemen members Behzinga and Vikkstar, who witnessed the crash unfold. Debris scattered across the track prompted the deployment of the safety car while medical personnel assessed Hammond’s condition.

Former Formula One driver David Coulthard, providing commentary for the event, observed that Hammond “caught the back end” of the car and drifted offline at the apex before impacting the barrier. The Evo Series, launched in Miami last year, has previously featured participants such as former Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero and Brooklyn Beckham.

Izzy Hammond has established herself as a prominent voice in the automotive world, having graduated from the University of Bristol with an English degree in 2023. She currently works with DriveTribe, the motoring platform co-founded by Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and her father, where she has been recognized for offering a “fresh perspective” to the industry. She also collaborates with her father on his “Who We Are Now” podcast, which focuses on masculinity and mental health.

Following the incident, Hammond posted a photograph from inside her vehicle on social media with the caption: “THAT WAS WILD (CAR IS THE RIGHT WAY UP AND NOT ON FIRE).”

Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds has previously described the Evo Series as a pioneering effort to introduce motorsport to new audiences, while chief marketing officer Ellie Norman characterized the initiative as “what the future of sport looks like.”