James May open to future collaborations with Clarkson and Hammond

Television presenter James May has expressed his openness to collaborating with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond on future projects. Earlier reports suggested that the trio had filmed their final installment of the Grand Tour for Amazon Prime Video. May stated during an interview on Radio 4's Today programme, of which he was a guest editor, that they had completed their last episode "for now". When asked if a reunion was possible, May stated that he wouldn't rule it out, but mentioned that their age should be taken into consideration. May revealed that two episodes of the Grand Tour were already filmed and that a new episode will be released shortly, with another to follow. He jokingly referred to himself as technically unemployed and quipped that he could hear cheers across the country. May also mentioned that he still keeps in touch with Clarkson and Hammond, but can't disclose any information about potential new projects. May emphasized that this is an advantageous time for a motoring program due to advancements in autonomous cars, alternative car power sources, and changing attitudes toward driving. Regarding safety concerns on motoring shows, May defended their commitment to safety and pointed out that reckless driving existed before Top Gear and the Grand Tour. May stated that his main aspiration in motoring is to reach the end of his life without causing harm to anyone. The trio hosted Top Gear until 2015 when they left following Clarkson's altercation with a producer. They went on to launch The Grand Tour on Amazon, initially featuring a similar studio-based format that later transitioned into one-off specials filmed worldwide. May discussed the growing popularity of cycling during his guest-editing role on Today, expressing his belief that bicycles, pedestrians, and cars can coexist harmoniously. He also explored the development of autonomous cars and expressed skepticism about the popular perception that fully autonomous vehicles are on the verge of being widely available. May's edition of Today also included discussions on the importance of hobbies, the impact of coffee culture on the UK's love of tea, and his appreciation for poetry.