Ben Collins (Ex-Stig): Top Gear Secrets, F1's Big Problem & Real Bond Stunts

Ben Collins (Ex-Stig): Top Gear Secrets, F1's Big Problem & Real Bond Stunts

Author: Eclipse Automotive Technology October 1, 2025 Duration: 1:35:23
On Talkin' Shop this week, we sit down with Ben Collins (ex-Stig), where he shares Top Gear's craziest moment, how he hid his identity (including the famous Michael Schumacher cameo), and why modern F1 cars are too heavy for great racing. We dig into Ben's racing background, teammate rivalry, favourite road car (Porsche Carrera GT), and how blockbuster stunts in Bond, Star Wars and Fast & Furious get planned for real, using little to no CGI. There's plenty of Top Gear lore – from rocket ...

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