Richard Hammond drives a Rimac for the first time since his life-threatening crash
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- čas přidán 7. 11. 2023
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It has been over 6 years since Richard Hammond had a massive crash in the Rimac Concept One hypercar. He managed to escape with just a busted leg, but the car went up in flames soon after the crash so it could have been much more serious. Rimac have decided to give Richard a second chance, throwing him the keys to the brand new Rimac Nevera - the successor to the Concept One. Fingers and toes crossed for this test dive going smoothly...
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When will this show be available in the US?
Why your show is not available in discovery Plus India?
I remember when him may and Clarkson raced lorries there
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This really felt like an old Top Gear segment, very nostalgic.
Thanks DRIVETRIBE.
Yes, more like this would be great, miss those old segments.
Completely agree. Would love to see any of the three just hop in some crazy super car or hyper car to review it or just tell a story about it
they really did re-create that same kind of magic those old TG reviews had back in the day
I was thinking exactly that!
Exactly this, Hamster showing the humble fun bloke he genuinely is. Great piece.
I want to know what the insurance company said when Rimac told them Hammond would be driving again
Mr Nickypoo should’ve been driving the rimac
Oh hi Nick.
They probably all gave themselves Christmas bonuses early
#NickCantPenetrate
hey nickypoo
Only Richard Hammond can crash a car and have its maker flourish, absolute legend
That is so true! Other people crash their cars and have their makers go through a class action lawsuit!
Yeah, legendary tragic story already for a young company. A crash that costed a lot then and nearly killed someone yet made so much publicity to get every patrol heads attention.
And Rowan Atkinson?
Well it brought publicity for sure
He made a severe crash of a concept car, that wasn't street legal due to EURONCAP - and survived. It wasn't about crash only. This made a statement that you can crash and SURVIVE. That's why Rimac gained much more than lost in this crash
The fact that the watch was given back as a joke to Hammond by Clarkson and he continues to bring it with him in the box as his lucky watch is a testament to their friendship.
I could be completely off but I believe it was placed in that case and set by the people of Rimac after they had recovered the car and found the watch during their inspection of the vehicle. Then yes Jeremy presented it as a Christmas present to the Hamster
Rimac did everything with the watch, not Clarkson.
The watch was found and given back to Hammond by Rimac. Clarkson just presented it.
"I owe my life to the work they put in to the carbon fibre monocoque...
Because I flipped it 3 times as it fell hundreds of feet of a Swiss mountain and landed on its roof
And the door opened"
what a perfect quote
Except it didnt have a carbon monocoque, but a carbon reinforced tubular steel frame.
Rimac should include that in their Ad campaigns, if they ever need one (I doubt that, everything from now on will be perma sold out like Bugatti)
Yea the Concept 1 didn't have a monocoque but a tubular frame (like a race car), only the outer panels were carbon. Still was super strong and basically built like a race car.
Doesn't matter what it was built from. It did its job and protected the occupants. Cars are replaceable, people aren't. This is why we have what we have as we saw a crashed one in the dealership, enquired about what happened to it, then purchased one. For clarity, its not a Rimac but the principle is the same.
I got similar vibes to "And the chicken... was still warm"
Just here for the comments. 🍿
When the Nevera was first announced, my reaction was "They're Nevera gonna let Hammond drive this one." 😉
can u make one for 20k? imma buy
Nice
Here
My comments are thus: You are very brave to give this to Hammond, glad it worked out for both of you. The car is STUNNING! Hope to see one in the flesh someday. Keep on keeping on!
I like how simply Richard promotes Rimac, like a give back. And thanks to Rimac for giving him a chance. But in my opinion Rimac is lucky that Richard drove their car twice. I could say that that crash was a big publicity for Rimac, I mean Richard admitting that the door opened just fine after three flips is testimony of great engineering, car crashes are inevitable, safety level during those crashes is what matters most. Thanks for both Rimac and Richard for this video
My exact thoughts, I always thought that crash had a positive impact on Rimac’s reputation. The fact that Hammond survived THAT crash in their car was a true testimony to the company’s engineering feats, where it would show not just on paper and in marketing material but also in a very real situation. And now here they are, mass producing an 1800 horsepower hypercar.
Hearing Hammond say "the door opened" has the same weight in that sentence as when Clarkson said "the chicken was still warm". They hold their own respective cars in the highest regards because of the way each of their vehicles gave them the ability to have a better outlook in their situations than what was originally given and i think thats just absolutely amazing in it of itself
I remember Jeremy's account in Drive Tribe where there was genuine belief that the accident had killed Hammond. Nobody was going to come out of that alive.
Rimac and Hammond, S-tier combo.
These two really set the world on fire 🔥
Beyond S-Teir now especially working with the likes of Bugatti. Who knows what their future will bring but I always wonder where things would be if it wasn't for Richard stepping out of that car alive after that horrific crash.
Yep, you know Hammond is going to put the car through it's paces. If it can survive Hammond it can survive you!
Hey the Rimac Hammond actual has a ring to it
their collab is fire🔥🔥🔥
that co-driver just saw his life flash before his eyes.
The scariest thing any test driver can do is get into a car with Richard Hammond.
The co-driver look terrified
I love the fact that he's sitting there cuddling a fire extinguisher!
Who's eyes , his or Richard's? :)
@@decodolly1535 not just any fire extinguisher, it's the one came from the factory, in the car, with writings on it that says in the line of "in case of the car tumbling down a Swiss mountain"
I really like Hammond's attitude to his fears and past accidents. Not shying away from it and swearing never even to go near one again, but "exorcising his demons" as he put it. That's the way to conquer fears and get over the past.
This is one of the most wholesome Hammond moments. Thanks to Mate and the team at Rimac, Richard and Drivetribe for sharing this with us.
Man, the way he said "And the door opened" hit me right in the feels. It felt so genuinely thankful to the engineers that allowed for that level of strength and safety.
Got a tear in the corner of my eye
THink about it, if that door wouldn't have opened Hammond would've been burnt to a crisp.
5:06
Yep, for all the professional storytelling these guys do, that little sentence felt very, very genuine.
Same here. It floored me how a car could survive a 100+ ft (30+ meter drop) off a mountain, and the door still worked. That is a testament to the high quality engineering standards at Rimac. :) If this was a Tesla Model S Plaid, Ford Mustang or Dodge Challenger, Hammond would not be able to tell his story today, and probably wouldn't be living. I teared up also when hearing this. Guys cry also, and there is nothing wrong with that.
@@thatguyalex2835 What about the Model Y that fell of a cliff from 250 feet in California? All 4 occupants survived. I don't think the doors worked because the entire cabin was mangled but stil.
Respect to the hamster, it took some guts to get back in one of those beasts. Take my hat off to you sir.
It took some guts for him to get back into anything fast after the dragster crash.
yessssss
Why. He fukedd itup himself, not the car.
@maeranni who said anything about it being the cars fault???????
@@maeranni spoken like someone who doesn't have a clue.
Rimac has managed to build a car that makes everything before it seem outdated, very impressive!
I’m weirdly proud of Hammond after watching this. And I’m very happy he got to close the wound, or book, so-to-speak. Thank you Richard, for being here. The world is so much better with you in it.
To christen a boat you break a champagne bottle. To christen an automotive company you break a Hammond.
Lol😂
How does this not have more likes that is golden.
That was hilariously dark.
Mate, that is proper dark humor in old TG fashion. Well done!
@@RigorMortisItrium Right? Clarkson would be proud of that comment
Oh God, the biggest regret of me leaving Rimac is not witnessing THE end to all those Hammond jokes.
You were in Rimac? Sick
@@upshiftcars153Thats Misha, one of the legendary test driver on race track. Check his channel out
@upshiftcars153 sounds like he was inside a sanitary product line lol
So you were 👍
Don't get him wrong. He's not the one beside Hammond, and the joke was abt him leaving Rimac earlier than this episode😅
1:18 🤣 I love that he's clutching a fire extinguisher _like his life depends on it_
You could understand from his words that:
he still has glimpses of those life threatening accidents he had,
the Regret he still feels for crashing the Rimac,
Relief that Rimac is doing very well, and
Gratefulness he feels for trusting him and letting him drive a Rimac again...
Respect Hammond!!
I always wondered if Hammond's crash actually helped the company. Like it actually brought more attention to Rimac.
100%
Definitely, but to be fair they handled it very well, invited him down to the factory. They definitely milked it talking about the safety features
There is a saying in business. "There is no such thing as good or bad advertising. Advertising is advertising. The main thing is to talk about the product".
nothing was there needed to talk ,,people saw everything ,,when hammond came out of that car after rolling for 100 metters ,,it shows you how safe the car was and just that bringed a lot to the table @@Lukeywoodsey
Some say there's no such thing as bad publicity.
Beautiful car, a success story, a live Hammond. What's not to love?
The absence of Clarkson and May
The helicopter that airlifts him also the paramedics that cut his trousers
@@williamlim5234 I was about to say the thing about his trousers
Big props to Hammond for owning his mistake that could have killed both him and the Rimac company, but it didn't. It was really nice of him that he acknowledged that quality build saved him.
What a great story after a horror accident. What Richard said, about the car being able to save his life after 3 rolls down a hill side, is testament to a car brands safety cell. And let's not forget, Bugatti are now on board with the next generation of RIMACs. Glad you're still with us RH... I feel another Grand Tour is on the cards!!
I must say these pieces on drivetribe become better and better. The production looks like a real TV show and just like a CZcams channel.
Shame they closed the website.
@@KarlHamiltonwait really?
I’m in my annual rewatch of top gear through series 22 and then the grand tour. And having just started season 2 of that, the timing of this video is perfect. Seeing Hammond happy in that car just brightens my day. So glad he’s here.
Annual rewatch? Dude that's like 300 hours. How many hours a day you watching Top Gear??
@@nickel36 depending on how the work day goes, a lot. But that’s like 12 days of content spread across a few months. Favorite show of all time so it’s not hard.
So what is your favorites episode? favorite special? favorite interview?
@@lingenfeltervee asking me my favorite episode is like asking me what my favorite dog was. Specials, probably Patagonia because it felt the most epic, and it’s the place I’d want to go most. Arctic special is a close second with Bolivia being a special mention. Favorite interview? Sebastian Vettel but I’m bias on that.
Where can you watch old top gear episodes?
The Rimac story is truly legendary, as is the Nevera
Honestly, even though richard totaled the previous rimac he drove. the safety and engineering that went into the car to keep people alive was given an unexpected and brutal real world test and passed with flying colors
havent been this early since last time hammond drove a Rimac
no but how does richard keep getting back into these cars bless him 😭
He did sit in the jet powered dragster again once but he didn't dare drive it.
@@dickJohnsonpeter that's what i mean, i can't even think of that video without panicking
he adjusts his seat, a bit higher, a bit closer, and then off he goes
The amount of near fatal accidents this man has survived, is absurdity. Just don't let him fly a plane by himself.
He fly his own helicopter I think@@jwalster9412
I'm happy you got to face that, not end up upside down, and really enjoy it. Also really happy Rimac didn't just survive, but has very clearly thrived. Would've been an absolute shame for the world to lose them and their amazing cars.
The content this channel puts out is always so ridiculously high quality. You guys do such a damn good job it's like getting fairly regular short episodes of TGT while we wait for the specials. The care and expertise for making a high quality video is all clearly still there.
Low-key inspirational, how Richard always comes back from horrific crashes that could have ended his life. He just gets up, and gets on.
Great story of overcoming fear, anxiety and pride.
Well done, Richard.
Rimac's insurance representative: "you've let who drive the what again now?" *Hyperventilation*
I didn't expect this story to bring tears to my eyes.. but it happens too.. Two great men!
This was peak Hammond, and Rimac deserves all the credit both for keeping him alive when he failed them, and for arranging this.
Fabulous stuff. And I'd dearly love to see a budget Rimac 🤣
Sorry,that will not happen. Never was in plans for Mate and crew.. Most you could hope for,on the budget side,is to get a slight feel of their tech in KIA and HYundai hybrids that have RIMAC supplemental E-lectrics.. Croatian-american here....wish i was mistaken.
Seeing Hammond back at Millbrook after all the top gear challenges that were filmed there so many years ago is enough to bring a tear to your eye
This video was like peak Top Gear, beautifully made. Ever since Clarkson, Hammond and May left it's been unwatchable, but prior to that it was the best show on television, I absolutely loved it. I hope Clarkson, Hammond and May make more of these type of videos because they're magical.
And hats of to Hammond. It had Tom Cruise in Top Gun Maverick vibes - a legend going back into a machine they had so much history with.
That tone in your voice when you said with such relief and apparent pride and joy, that they had " ...just *_flourished?_* ", it was really lovely.
And they really have, it's a really cool car and tech company.
The engineer looked totally at ease. And Mr. Hammond looked out the front way more than the old days ;) Total respect for the chaps.
The way he clinged to that fire extinguisher 😂
I forgot how much fun reviews used to be by these 3 legends. It would genuinely be amazing to see more reviews of cars on drive tribe
Thank you Drivetribe for this video. Really brought tears to my eyes. Massive respect and love to Jeremy, Richard and James for making our childhood awesome.
Same! 👊
This felt like such a gentle, kind, and celebratory therapy session for Hammond in an incredible new car the makers of which he's inexorably linked to through his crash of a previous model half a decade ago. I'm glad I watched this, I'm glad this got made
Clicked soo fast. Glad he faced his demons. Much respect.
Massive credit to the genius behind the company. Lowkey the incident also did help in a small way make them what they are today.
It helped them bigtime, there is a video of the owner sitting down with Hammond going thru the chrash data and the owner said they learned a lot from the data from the crash because you normally don't get to crashtest your supercars like this.
Rimac made more money off richard's crash than they lost
they wouldn't get him into this car otherwise
I think that crash gained them SO much publicity overnight.
Riiiight. And lost 10 years of my life.
@@MateRimacAutoMate is that really you? 😮
@@shininnggHaving checked his videos, it seems the answer is yes...
The Rimac story is truly legendary
The way he was clutching the fire extinguisher LOL
I will never not commend Hammond for his courage. Truly inspiring that he hasn't let any of his crashes stop is passion for going fast. Big shoes to fill when he retires from this TV thing.
It's nice to still have him around, he's so awesome.
Hammond too
What a fascinating story of Mate Rimac, and having Richard Hammond to narrate it!
Great to see Richard given this chance.
Thanks Rimac and thanks Drivetribe!
Hamster and Rimac. Truly a dream team.
Well done! I was a bit disappointed you didn't get to drive it backwards at 171 mph.
A very humble, honest review about a great car with a great story.
I'm so happy for you, Richard, getting back behind the wheel of an ultra fast Rimac! That was heart-warmingly honest 😊 We're all grateful for the rigid monocoque making sure your venture down the side of the Alps is now a legend instead of a tragedy. Great also to see Rimac being a success.
Jeremy: What could possibly go wrong...
bruhhhh i actually laughed 😂😂🤣🤣
"they're (Croatians) gonna put your face on a coin or a stamp"
Freddie flintoff wont get in a car again but this legend has had 3+ brutal crashes and still keeps going. What a warrior.
The co driver holding the fire extinguisher killed me!
with all the "crashed the other one" storyline and Hammond being Hammond (so nearly half of the video to be fair) put aside... I'm still so amazed how the three blokes are still the best at this presenting cars stuff. Would love to see all of them still doing these short bits but now on CZcams.
First he was reunited with the Vampire Dragster and now he's back with Rimac. Both of these cars gave me huge anxious and worried about your safety as I've grown up watching you and to me you are a LEGEND, love your work Richard.
The greatest comeback story ever. Hammond has always been my favorite of the three. I'm very impressed with the person we all see you be to this day! 🎉
He's mine too. Repping us short folk, and doing the auto world, and world, proud.
This was perfect. From the engraving on the watch box: "perfected by the British..." to the copilot clutching a fire extinguisher. Wonderful.
So great that Rimac allowed Hammond back behind the wheel again. What an amazing car! And kudos to Richard Hammond for driving it again too. I've just read his book about the first major crash he had in the jet dragster and it brought me to tears. He's one brave man.
Mate Rimac is my modern day engineering hero. He and his company truly make some incredible tech and i`m looking forward to the next thing they come up with. Also thanks for building a very safe car, so we can enjoy Mr. Hammond for years to come.
Not the chef engineer clinging to the fire extinguisher
Much respect Hammond! This is something that I never thought I'd ever see. Thank you.
The narration、pause、reflection & nuance given the history、is absolutely superb. Feeling all of it. Well done.
That was rather poetic Richard! Like a love letter and an apology rolled into one! 😊
Rimac and Hammond a love story greater than romeo and Juliet
He definitely put that company on the map.
I used to watch Mate Rimac race on small private airport races and street races in his lime green electric E30 bmw, and watching this video how company survived and now partners with one of the biggest names in car industry puts a proud tear in my eye, proud moment to love cars and to be croatian 🇭🇷
Beautifully made video. Wonderfully shot, excellent story telling. Well done Mr. Hammond and team.
man, I had goosebumps seeing the clip of the crash.. still getting goosebumps just thinking about the crash.. happy to hear how Hammond praises Rimac for everything they have put into their cars to ensure the safety of the occupants.. Hammond putting it as owing his life to the them as he was able to escape the crash without any serious injuries..
Rimac earned my respect with the sense of humor afterwards. In another model they included a fire extinguisher in a leather holder that said "use in case of hill climb". 😂
Cant believe it's been so long since the accident, feels like I just watched that episode this year.
Something about this segment really hit the nail on the head with what I imagine we all really want to see more of, it somehow felt like I was watching Top Gear, more so than any Grand Tour episode, nothing too over the top.
This was an amazing video, if not one of the best, it really does feel like the old top gear and has a sense of nostalgia to it, thank you
Nice of him to bring the watch. Now we can really see time fly :)
last time i saw rimac on an auto event, they had some black duct tape on the front end and it had a lot of tiny scratches on the side and that in itself made the car so much cooler to look at.
Like, this car was driven unlike a lot of concepts and sport cars that looked insanely clean and detailed, the Rimac looked as if it was driven there and It was amazing XD
The Neveras in colors, like the awesome blue/green metallic, are some of the most beautiful cars ever made imo. Awesome vid and sentiment behind it!
Jeremy, James and Richard - all 3 truly had a way with words.
The unsaid fact that Hammond's crash did incredible marketing wonders for RImac.
High praise from a legend of the automotive world. And well deserved too. Rimac is incredible (both founder and company)
Oh! This was emotional 😢 Respect Hammond, and Respect to Rimac! ❤
I remember seeing the crash first time. my first reaction watching that footage was wow, he's coming in too fast and I could see it in his face lol. it's the one on the left, push it push it, normally when I drive I'm yelling/telling people to push the one on the right! but that worked out overall, we still have the Richard and the Rimac! it's going well so that's a double win :) keep bringing it!
1:19 he's already seeing his entire life passing through his eyes while accepting he's gonna ride on a Rimac with Hammond as driver
I can just imagine Mindy standing off to the side of the track and glaring at him going, "You'd better not bloody crash this one."
Respect to all involved.
Tbh, Hammond 's accident proved how safe the car was and the following publicity the Grand Tour brought has made the company shine bright.
In a way, Hammond gave birth to what it is today 👍
Richard, gotta commend you-balls of steel. That had to take courage to get close to that vehicle, let alone drive one again. Thank you for stepping up!
A great story and even greater ending. As someone who has watched since the beginning, it really brings warm feelings to see this.
That car is absolutely beautiful and hats off to you Richard for producing this
This was so nice and nostalgic to watch! Thank you...
Thanks guys for all the years!
It's a beautiful car, and also a very courageous gentleman. Kudos for the test driver copilot.❤
I think Richards crash helped promote the brand! We’ve all seen the aftermath of that crash and to see him seemingly completely unscathed is a true testament!
I love the fact that after the crash he knew, and admitted that it wasn’t the car. He was devastated even at the thought of that crash putting that company under. And now, he’s proud to see where they’ve come. It’s inspiring honestly.
amazing how i watch every video of the trio and not get bored whatever the subject
Very humbling. That car looks bloody amazing. Great to see you back in one 👍
"Made in Switzerland, and then carefully perfected on the 10th of June 2017, by the British" - Rimac.
That’s wild that the door could open after such a violent roll over. I’ve often wondered with the small boutique hypercar manufacturers if safety can possibly match that of a large company with high production numbers. At least as far as Rimac is concerned those worries have been put to rest.