Jeremy Clarkson reveals the worst thing that he’s ever done

Back in 2017, Mr Clarkson alongside co-stars Richard Hammond and James May were spotted on the shore at Coniston Water.

Jeremy Clarkson filming in 2017 (Image: Chris West)

Navigating an impressive-looking boat with caterpillar tracks and a converted aquatic Bond Bug car, dozens of onlookers watched them film segments for the TV show.

But it wasn’t by accident as it was when speed enthusiasts took to the water for Records Week.

Mr Clarkson was keen to take part in the thrill of setting records, driving the specially modified Bond Bug.

But it wasn’t plain sailing.

The Grand Tour’s Jeremy Clarkson establishing a new speed record in the the ‘Bond Bug’ car on Coniston (Image: Chris West)

On the latest episode, Mr Clarkson said: “That Pond Bug that you two built. The Three-Wheel Aqua car.

“I am thinking the bug turned into a hydroplane. Yes, and then you two built it, and you said to me you drive it, and while you are at it set a new water speed for amphibious cars.”

Mr Hammond responded: “We gave you all the glory.”

To which Mr May added: “We did the work. You got the prize.”

Scenes from the 2017 show recalled how Mr Clarkson replied: “It’s a ****ing nightmare. I can’t steer it. I am going to crash into the bloody safety boat.

“Why have they given me such shoddy workmanship. That’s the worst thing I have ever done. Ever.”

The trio at Coniston (Image: Chris West)

He then focused his attentions on Mr May and Mr Hammond: “You two, not only have you built something ugly and complicated. No, it’s rubbish and lethal.”

However, he then addressed their achievement.

“47.81 seconds, a new national record.”

Coniston speed racing

For almost a hundred years, powerboat record attempts have been made on several of the English lakes, including Ullswater, Windermere and Coniston Water.

Drivers, support crews, officials, families and spectators descend on Coniston every year, paying homage to some of the heroes of speed racing amidst spectacular mountain scenery.

And the infamous trio did make history that day.

He managed to reach 47.81mph – a record in the experimental amphibious unlimited class.