Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFormer Top Gear driver Paul Rees has welcomed the show's planned return despite taking legal action against the BBC over a 2022 crash. Rees filed a lawsuit seeking over £100,000 in damages after being injured in the accident with co-host Freddie Flintoff. The BBC confirmed the motoring series will return after being placed on an indefinite hiatus following the Dunsfold Aerodrome crash. Rees expressed hope that future productions will implement robust safety standards and prioritise crew welfare. Details regarding the new presenter lineup and release date for the revived series are yet to be confirmed. In fullTop Gear’s Stig responds to show’s return amid crash lawsuitMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in