# @hypewhip on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Db0Y4WShXGD
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68894070-hypewhip-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/04712b4b91.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-08-09T12:00:08.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** HYPEWHIP (@hypewhip) — https://gondola.cc/hypewhip

## Caption

🇬🇧📺 The dramatic visual proof of what happened to Top Gear when Clarkson, Hammond, and May left…

For 22 seasons, the iconic trio built Top Gear into the most-watched factual TV show on Earth.

Overwhelming green IMDb ratings reflect the peak era of cheap car challenges and global specials.

Season 23 saw ratings instantly plunge into the 2s after the trio departed for Amazon Prime.

It proves that no amount of production budget can replace the organic chemistry of those three.

Which classic Top Gear era or special do you rewatch the most?

What are your thoughts? 🤔💭

( Media: Top Gear )

#topgear #jeremyclarkson #richardhammond #jamesmay #carguys

## Stats

- **Views:** 3,586,401
- **Likes:** 114,686
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 278

## Tags

richardhammond, jeremyclarkson, jamesmay, topgear, carguys

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