Thought George Eliot used a male pseudonym because of sexism? The TV star, 47, was filming for the show in Switzerland when the car he was driving crashed and repeatedly flipped over before catching fire, moments after he managed to escape it.In 2006 he suffered life-threatening head injuries and was in a coma following a high-speed crash as he filmed for BBC's Top Gear.Mindy Hammond, 46, flew to be at her husband's bedside after he careered off the Swiss hillside and said today: 'I did say three strikes and you’re out. He said today that he … Richard Hammond said the crash shouldn't delay the next series of the Grand Tour and joked that his co-stars Jeremy Clarkson and James May were more worried about their contracts than his safetyRichard Hammond has repeatedly apologised to his wife and two daughters Izzy, 16, (right) and Willow, 13, (left) for putting them through more traumaHe was left with a knee injury from the crash - and needed metal plates inserted because his knee was shattered leaving him '7mm shorter' he jokedThe inventor of Richard Hammond's super car was forced to reveal the secrets of the £2 million prototype to salvage experts before the charred remains could be removed from the crash site.The salvage operation was 'complicated and dangerous', according to Swiss engineers.Before safe removal, the Croatian manufacturer of the Rimac Concept One car had to explain the secret mechanics.Markus Erni, of Autostrassenhilfe Schweiz, who was involved in the salvage operation, said: 'Since it was a prototype, we had to speak to the manufacturers and gain their confidence so that they could give us the details of where the various units are installed.
Otherwise we wouldn't survive one series. “I could have easily walked in and it could have been unpleasant.”The couple’s daughter, Willow, 15, realised her watch was missing the day after the raid.Guests at the villa, who had been enjoying a 1920s themed cocktail party the night before, also found cash missing from their handbags.Gas raids have been reported in the holiday region, which attracts rich and famous holiday-makers.Ex-Formula One supremo Jensen Button has been among the victims.Richard Hammond has had his share of driving scares. 'We take every precaution and we are also accepting of the fact that sometimes accidents happen. Emil Schmid, from the salvage firm which removed the vehicle, said: 'For the bystander it may have looked as if a few clowns were standing around the wreck for hours without doing anything. But equally you could walk out of here and slip in the car park. Nobody woke up.“It turned out they had burgled the neighbouring property as well in the same night.”The robbers also targeted neighbouring villas on the same night.They were caught on CCTV and were arrested by police within 48 hours of the break-in last month.Hammond told News Corp Australia of how he was flown to hospital from the scene after the horrific crash, saying he called Mindy to tell her he had been hurt.“I borrowed a phone before I was flown, I didn’t want her to see it on the internet,” he recalled.“She matters more than most and she was reassured. Richard Hammond made time to enjoy a night out with his wife Amanda Etheridge and daughters Isabella, 16, and Willow, 13, at The Ivy Chelsea Garden in London on Tuesday night. It was hosed with cold water for eight hours before a tow truck could safely remove it.The former Top Gear presenter crashed in Hemberg, Switzerland, on Saturday afternoon.He managed to escape from the burning car before it erupted into a fireball.
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First it was his co-workers, then his daughters, and now Hammond turns his off-roading attention towards his wife. 'The car burned at temperatures of 1200 to 1500 degrees. On 19-12-1969 Richard Hammond (nickname: Richard) was born in Solihull, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom. 'He added: 'The danger of a crash involving an electric car is that the rescuers cannot perceive the dangers with their senses. Electricity cannot be heard or smelt like fuel. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. He has been married to Mindy Hammond since May 4, 2002. 'We're not adrenaline junkies, we are in our 40s and 50s in their case. Photo Credit: Metro. 'I wouldn't be doing it if I thought it was going to kill me. Do you cheat when you eat? News Corp Australia Network September 3, … 'However, the injury did not alarm his daughter Isabella, who told him: 'Daddy it looks like you've fallen over in the playground,' he said.Hammond's most recent incident ? 'He then hurtled 100 metres down a hill, narrowly avoiding crashing into a house and leaving craters in the cliffside.He told DriveTribe: 'I was very much aware at that point that it being a hillclimb and me being at the end of it, I would be at the top of the hill. The restaurants extending Eat Out to Help Out deal in September Body confident Honey Ross shows off her glam lifestyle & exotic bikini selfies Geoff's hidden camera finally exposed in Corrie as Tim tells Sally about it Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom welcome daughter Daisy Dove after 'safe' arrival Towie stars reunite to celebrate 10th anniversary with a ‘reem’ garden party.©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. In November 2016, Hammond, alongside the co-presenters of Richard Mark Hammond was born the oldest of three boys on 19 December 1969After graduation, Hammond worked for several BBC radio stations, including Following the BBC's decision not to renew Clarkson's contract with the show on 25 March 2015,Some accounts suggested that the accident occurred during an attempt to break the British land speed record,Hammond was completing a seventh and final run to collect extra footage for the programme when his front-right tyre failed,The Health & Safety Executive report stated that "Hammond's instantaneous reaction to the tyre blow-out seems to have been that of a competent high performance car driver, namely to brake the car and to try to steer into the skid.
Otherwise we wouldn't survive one series. “I could have easily walked in and it could have been unpleasant.”The couple’s daughter, Willow, 15, realised her watch was missing the day after the raid.Guests at the villa, who had been enjoying a 1920s themed cocktail party the night before, also found cash missing from their handbags.Gas raids have been reported in the holiday region, which attracts rich and famous holiday-makers.Ex-Formula One supremo Jensen Button has been among the victims.Richard Hammond has had his share of driving scares. 'We take every precaution and we are also accepting of the fact that sometimes accidents happen. Emil Schmid, from the salvage firm which removed the vehicle, said: 'For the bystander it may have looked as if a few clowns were standing around the wreck for hours without doing anything. But equally you could walk out of here and slip in the car park. Nobody woke up.“It turned out they had burgled the neighbouring property as well in the same night.”The robbers also targeted neighbouring villas on the same night.They were caught on CCTV and were arrested by police within 48 hours of the break-in last month.Hammond told News Corp Australia of how he was flown to hospital from the scene after the horrific crash, saying he called Mindy to tell her he had been hurt.“I borrowed a phone before I was flown, I didn’t want her to see it on the internet,” he recalled.“She matters more than most and she was reassured. Richard Hammond made time to enjoy a night out with his wife Amanda Etheridge and daughters Isabella, 16, and Willow, 13, at The Ivy Chelsea Garden in London on Tuesday night. It was hosed with cold water for eight hours before a tow truck could safely remove it.The former Top Gear presenter crashed in Hemberg, Switzerland, on Saturday afternoon.He managed to escape from the burning car before it erupted into a fireball.
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First it was his co-workers, then his daughters, and now Hammond turns his off-roading attention towards his wife. 'The car burned at temperatures of 1200 to 1500 degrees. On 19-12-1969 Richard Hammond (nickname: Richard) was born in Solihull, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom. 'He added: 'The danger of a crash involving an electric car is that the rescuers cannot perceive the dangers with their senses. Electricity cannot be heard or smelt like fuel. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. He has been married to Mindy Hammond since May 4, 2002. 'We're not adrenaline junkies, we are in our 40s and 50s in their case. Photo Credit: Metro. 'I wouldn't be doing it if I thought it was going to kill me. Do you cheat when you eat? News Corp Australia Network September 3, … 'However, the injury did not alarm his daughter Isabella, who told him: 'Daddy it looks like you've fallen over in the playground,' he said.Hammond's most recent incident ? 'He then hurtled 100 metres down a hill, narrowly avoiding crashing into a house and leaving craters in the cliffside.He told DriveTribe: 'I was very much aware at that point that it being a hillclimb and me being at the end of it, I would be at the top of the hill. The restaurants extending Eat Out to Help Out deal in September Body confident Honey Ross shows off her glam lifestyle & exotic bikini selfies Geoff's hidden camera finally exposed in Corrie as Tim tells Sally about it Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom welcome daughter Daisy Dove after 'safe' arrival Towie stars reunite to celebrate 10th anniversary with a ‘reem’ garden party.©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. In November 2016, Hammond, alongside the co-presenters of Richard Mark Hammond was born the oldest of three boys on 19 December 1969After graduation, Hammond worked for several BBC radio stations, including Following the BBC's decision not to renew Clarkson's contract with the show on 25 March 2015,Some accounts suggested that the accident occurred during an attempt to break the British land speed record,Hammond was completing a seventh and final run to collect extra footage for the programme when his front-right tyre failed,The Health & Safety Executive report stated that "Hammond's instantaneous reaction to the tyre blow-out seems to have been that of a competent high performance car driver, namely to brake the car and to try to steer into the skid.