2022---after-an-accident-on--the-grand-tour---moderator-james-may-is--absolutely-fine- May 2026

: May was traveling at approximately 75 mph (120 km/h) when he braked too late, causing his Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII to jackknife into a wall.

During the 2022 filming of The Grand Tour special, "A Scandi Flick," James May was involved in a high-speed accident that left fans concerned for his safety. Despite the dramatic nature of the crash, May reassured his audience that he is "perfectly OK" after receiving medical attention. The Tunnel Incident : May was traveling at approximately 75 mph

Adding to the trip's chaos, May experienced another accident later in the journey. The Tunnel Incident Adding to the trip's chaos,

James May has since addressed the incident on social media, clarifying that it happened "a while back" and was not as severe as initial reports suggested. He even joked about the situation, apologizing to Mitsubishi Evo fans for "binning" the car. Executive producer Andy Wilman noted that despite the "massive accident," May was able to rejoin the team within a few days to finish filming the special. Executive producer Andy Wilman noted that despite the

: His vehicle crashed through thin ice and became partially submerged in a frozen lake .

: He was taken to a local hospital for a brain scan and X-rays but was given the all-clear shortly after. A Second Mishap

While filming at a decommissioned Norwegian naval base, May participated in a high-speed challenge inside an unlit tunnel. The challenge required the presenters to reach peak speeds before braking before a rock wall at the tunnel's end.