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The Grand Tour's new presenters meet Formula One star in trailer

PUBLISHED Aug 19, 2026, 4:40 PM ET

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A new trailer for Amazon Prime Video's The Grand Tour offers fans the first glimpse of the show's new presenting trio—James Engelsman, Thomas Holland, and Francis Bourgeois—in action . The footage showcases the new hosts driving muscle cars and meeting former Formula One champion Jenson Button . Engelsman and Holland are Canadian automotive journalists known for their YouTube channel Throttle House, while Bourgeois, whose real name is Luke Nicholson, is a social media personality famed for his trainspotting videos . The six-episode season, premiering September 4, will take the trio to California, Malaysia, and Angola . The original hosts, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May, will make guest appearances, having departed after stating they had "exhausted the subject" . The trailer's release has generated significant interest in the show's new era.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On 2016, The Grand Tour premiered on Amazon Prime with original hosts.
· On 2024, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May left The Grand Tour.
· On 2021, Francis Bourgeois rose to fame for his TikTok trainspotting reaction videos.
· On 2026-02-08, the new presenting trio for the reboot was officially announced.
· On 2026-07-14, it was announced the new season would premiere on September 4.
· On 2026-08-18, Amazon released the first full trailer for the new series.
· On 2026-08-18, outlets reported the new hosts meet Jenson Button in trailer.
· On 2026-09-04, all six episodes of the new series are set to launch.
· Future scenario: Reviewers will analyze the new hosts' chemistry and success.
· Future scenario: Fan and critical reception will determine the show's future direction.

News Intelligence

The reboot aims to capture a new audience for a popular streaming show.
Success could establish a new generation of motoring TV presenters in the US.
Fans of the franchise will be most impacted by this casting change.
Monitor audience reactions to the new hosts and their chemistry.

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Left: Coverage focuses on diverse new hosts and representation in motoring. Center: Coverage neutrally reports the trailer release and new presenters' backgrounds. Right: Coverage may emphasize nostalgia for original hosts and skepticism of changes.