Overview

• Hammond gave his first public remarks in a Daily Mail interview and in the opening episode of Richard Hammond’s Workshop, telling viewers, "I got divorced."
• He likened the end of his marriage to his near‑fatal 2006 Top Gear crash, saying he is choosing a positive response to major life changes.
• On the show, he says he has moved to a new home closer to his workshop as he focuses on work and day‑to‑day stability.
• The couple’s January joint statement noted 28 years together, 23 years married, two daughters, no third party involved, and a request for privacy that still stands.
• His comments follow a turbulent year that included his father’s death and the winding down of recent TV projects, with past brain‑injury effects he has discussed providing context for his reflections.