Izzy Hammond, daughter of former Top Gear star Richard, was involved in a crash as she raced in Formula E on Sunday.
Izzy, a popular journalist and YouTuber in the driving world, was taking part in the latest edition of Formula E Evo Sessions in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
These 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’ as bosses attempt to expand the sport’s popularity.
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.
This time around Izzy, whose father became a hugely popular British TV personality through his presence on shows like Top Gear, The Grand Tour andTotal Wipeout, was involved, but things took a worrying turn in the main event after she had previously been out on the track earlier in the day.
As she went round one corner, she appeared to understeer before she crashed into a concrete wall.
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
The impact into the wall was heavy with the damage to her car was severe as one wheel came off along with a front wing.
Thankfully, Izzy was OK despite the hefty collision, with the crash believed to have around 45Gs (G-force) of impact.
Earlier in the day during what appeared to be practice sessions, Izzy had 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.