Schumacher replied: "Well obviously they can fly", and was quickly interrupted by Clarkson, who said: "No, they were right, you don't know anything about ducks."įormer formula one driver Perry McCarthy was Top Gear's original Stig, who dressed all in black during the first two series. The Stig, Jeremy Clarkson, helmet off, horse punching, not Susan Boyle. It's only nine."Ĭlarkson then asked about another rumour: "Some people have told us you only know two facts about ducks and both of them are wrong. The Stig is unveiled on Top Gear submitted by Hybrid 1 decade 2 years 7 months ago. Schumacher, who was formula one world drivers' champion seven times, replied: "No, it's much exaggerated.
In tonight's show, Clarkson quizzed Schumacher about some of the rumours, asking: "Are you illegal in 17 US states?" Rumours have often been used to add to the mystery surrounding the character, who never speaks to the camera. THE STIG is the anonymous driver who shows.
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People have speculated that several drivers may share the role behind the famous white overalls and helmet.īen Collins, a racing car test driver and stunt driver for Daniel Craig in Quantum of Solace, was believed to be the Stig and was reported as such in several press reports earlier this year. Who is The Stig on Top Gear, when was Ben Collins revealed and has Chris Harris ever worn the white helmet. The Stig, who test drives cars around the Top Gear track in Dunsfold, Surrey, and trains each week's guest for their lap for the "Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car" feature, has had a closely guarded identity. First Images from the James Webb Space Telescope Unveiled The James Webb Space Telescope officially began science operations and revealed its first images. He asked him what his name was before he became famous as the Stig, before excitedly shouting to the audience: "It's Michael Schumacher!"īut there was debate among viewers and fans of the programme about whether Schumacher was really the Stig, or if tonight's unveiling was just a comedy stunt.Ĭlarkson had previously promised that the true identity of the test driver would be revealed on the show.
The revelation was met with applause from the audience while Clarkson jokingly pretended not to recognise the driver.
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