Izzy Hammond, daughter of former Top Gear star Richard, raced in Formula E on Sunday.
Formula E is the world’s premier all-electric single-seater motorsport championship, with the sport rapidly growing in popularity as it one day attempts to reach similar levels to Formula One.
As part of their efforts to expand the sport, it has introduced Formula E Evo Sessions, which are described as events when ‘some of the world’s most influential digital content creators and global personalities get behind the wheel of the GEN3 Evo’.
One of those Evo Sessions happened on Sunday in Saudi Arabia following a double-header of the main Formula E championship over the weekend.
And, among the celebrities competing was Hammond, whose father became a hugely popular British TV personality through his presence on shows like Top Gear, The Grand Tour andTotal Wipeout.
The Evo Series first took place in Miami last year when former Man City star Sergio Aguero and Brooklyn Beckham were two of the 11 celebrities that got behind the wheel.
Izzy Hammond, daughter of former Top Gear star Richard, raced in Formula E on Sunday
Izzy is a popular racing journalist and YouTuber and regularly appears on shows with her dad
It was Hammond’s turn this time out though, and she was put through her paces around the circuit in Jeddah on Sunday.
She seemed to relish the experience, although at one point during her time on the track she could be heard to scream: ‘F***, this is scary!’
Hammond then later posted a photo of herself on Instagram inside her car, with the caption: ‘THAT WAS WILD (CAR IS THE RIGHT WAY UP AND NOT ON FIRE).’
Explaining the premise of the Evo Sessions, Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds said: ‘The Evo Sessions are about bringing motorsport to places where it hasn’t been before. With a true competitive format, we are opening up Formula E to hundreds of millions of new fans – authentic, exciting and bold.
‘This year we have really stepped up our efforts to create an experience that will surely thrill the fans. There has never been anything like this in motorsport, and we are proud to be pioneers.’
Formula E’s Chief Marketing Officer Ellie Norman added: ‘This is what the future of sport looks like. Content creators are how the new generation of fans discover and connect with sport.
‘Evolving EVO to work with some of the world’s biggest content creators is critical to our growth strategy and will allow us to reach new audiences and bring new fans into Formula E, as we strive to become the defining youth culture of motorsport.’
Izzy appeared to enjoy the experience, although at one point she screamed: ‘F***, this is scary’
Meanwhile, Izzy is one of Richard’s two daughters from his relationship with former wife Mindy, who he split from in January last year.
After graduating from the University of Bristol with a BA in English in 2023, she has become an increasingly prominent voice in the driving landscape as a journalist and YouTuber – and she regularly appears alongside her father across various ventures.
Back in 2023, she joined DriveTribe, a social networking platform founded by Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Hammond as a hub for automotive content.
Izzy – who has 279,000 followers on Instagram – has been described as a ‘cherished presenter’ who brings a ‘fresh perspective’ to the motoring world by the channel.
She has also appeared on her dad’s Who We Are Now podcast, a show that focuses on personal growth, masculinity and mental health.
