A UK motorsport competitor is aiming to bring the renowned BBC show Top Gear back to television screens.

The programme first aired in the 1970s as a simple car-focused production before being cancelled in 2001.

Producer Andy Wilman and presenter Jeremy Clarkson subsequently revived the format, creating the fresh presenting style that would become synonymous with the programme.

The show became hugely successful with Clarkson joined by Richard Hammond and James May as co-hosts, a trio that remained in place until 2015 when all three departed.

The BBC tested numerous presenting combinations before finally settling on Paddy McGuinness, Freddie Flintoff and Chris Harris.

Flintoff was involved in a serious incident in December 2022, and the programme has been on an open-ended hiatus ever since.

Now, speaking to The Sun, Formula E driver Dan Ticktum has outlined his vision for returning the popular programme to screens.

He stated that he is working on launching a television programme at the moment and that he recorded a pilot for this last November.

He has organised a meeting with an influential figure in the industry, though he would not disclose who it is, implying that everyone would know who he means.

He explained that his goal is essentially to carry on the Top Gear legacy, which obviously presents a significant challenge.

He believes his proposed team has a comparable dynamic and mutual enthusiasm for vehicles. He mentioned they would not be excessively progressive or simply bring in someone from Hollywood due to their fame.

He added that they are essentially three ordinary people who are enthusiastic about cars, and that is what viewers valued about the original Top Gear. He noted that every subsequent attempt has missed this element. He said they will see if this person is interested in the concept and hopefully he will be, and they will see what develops from there.