Jeremy Clarkson takes a pop at Chris Evans over Top Gear flop as giant heads of The Grand Tour presenters arrive in Sydney
The presenter was clearly talking about his successor
JEREMY Clarkson has made a dig at Chris Evans over his failed attempt to take over Top Gear.
The Grand Tour presenter mocked his efforts during the latest episode of the Amazon show – much to the amusement of those watching at home.
After test driving the Porsche 911 GT3 RS and the BMW M4 GTS, Jeremy told the audience: "I admire BMW for really trying with that car, I really do. But my god, they made a hash of it.
"In fact, I'm trying to think of a metaphor for someone who's really tried their hardest with something and it hasn't worked."
He then turned to look at his co-hosts Richard Hammond and James May to see if they could come up with anything, before adding: "No, nothing's coming to mind."
Those watching at home took to Twitter to discuss the gag – with one saying: "WOW. Nice little dig at Chris Evans there! Unbelievable #TheGrandTour.”
While another added: "Best episode yet! That dig at Chris Evans/Top Gear #TheGrandTour #shotsfired."
The episode aired as the giant stone heads of The Grand Tour presenters Jeremy , James May and Richard Hammond brought Sydney to a standstill today.
The huge busts were transported through the city on a hiab truck, raising speculation that a colossal statue could be erected somewhere in the country.
The Grand Tour will launch on Amazon's Prime Video in Australia and more than 200 countries and territories around the world this month.
Meanwhile it was recently revealed that the show will wrap shooting in the United Arab Emirates city in December with their mobile studio, a giant tent containing a studio audience, placed at the bottom of The Burj Khalifa.
Jay Marine, vice president of Amazon Video Europe, said: "After an epic whirlwind trip around the globe, Dubai will be the final chance for fans to come and join Jeremy, Richard and James for the final studio recording of the first ever series of 'The Grand Tour'.
"Demand for tickets has been incredible, so don't miss out and apply today to join the guys in Dubai for the ultimate adventure and an experience to remember."
Jeremy, James and Richard have visited numerous locations throughout their worldwide jaunt, including Lapland, Nashville, Rotterdam, California, Johannesburg and Whitby.
But filming has not always gone to plan with James - who, along with Richard, quit Top Gear after Jeremy was axed following a fracas with a producer - breaking his arm at one stage.
Producer Andy Wilman recently explained: "James fell over the night before filming, coming out of a
pub.
"He rang me up and said, 'I've broken my arm.' His car was automatic so we stuck him on Eurostar, pumped him full of drugs and left him to it.
"[James] did more damage to it because he had to keep on going but he's falling to bits anyway. We are not in Usain Bolt territory with that body."
The TV presenter also nearly died when he thought he was going to drown in Venice, Italy.
He said: "I thought I would drown. I couldn't get out of the slippery thing. I had completely run out of strength."
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