History YMMV / TheGrandTour

* HilariousInHindsight: In the Grand Tour Special ''Carnage A Trois'', Clarkson points out that the French had not made an off-road SUV. Come December 2022, Ineos Automotive would release the Grenadier, which is made in France.

* GrowingTheBeard:
** Clarkson believes that the show "really hit the ground running" with the second season.
** More literally, Hammond grew a beard between the end of his run on ''Top Gear'' and ''The Grand Tour''. May also grew one in the interim between ''Lochdown'' and ''Carnage a Trois''.

* TheScrappy: "The American", at least to some people. Obviously a replacement for The Stig (who is still stuck with ''Top Gear'') with none of the charm and a paltry amount of skill. His segments basically revolve around him driving the car of the moment around the track, all the while complaining about how awful it is and how every car that isn't a super big powerhouse of a machine is a communist. A lot of ''Top Gear'' fans just wish they could have found someone better. Even Mike Skinner was not thrilled with the American; he left the show after complaining about how the character was not developed as promised. Acknowledged in Series 2 Episode 2, where Hammond notes that one of the reasons for the American's replacement is "because you all hated him". This would later end up being turned on its head in "International Buffoons' Vacation", in which the American returns as a silent villain stalking Clarkson.

** More literally, Hammond grew a beard between the end of his run on ''Top Gear'' and ''The Grand Tour''.

* CrossesTheLineTwice: The rather callous attitude the presenters (well, mostly Clarkson and May) have towards Hammond's Rimac crash, constantly mocking him for it. Of course, if Hammond wasn't already alive and well right there in the tent after his recovery, then all these "Hammond crashing cars" wisecracks wouldn't have worked[[note]]the three have a long-standing pact that should one of them be killed while shooting a segment, the other two will make a brief announcement, wait a beat, and carry on as if nothing happened[[/note]]. Even Rimac themselves got in on the act with their C_Two (now the Nevara), which has a fire extinguisher in the back held by a leather strap with a rather cheeky message that says, "In case of hill climb, extinguish fire".

* CrossesTheLineTwice: The rather callous attitude the presenters (well, mostly Clarkson and May) have towards Hammond's Rimac crash, constantly mocking him for it. Of course, if Hammond wasn't already alive and well right there in the tent after his recovery, then all these "Hammond crashing cars" wisecracks wouldn't have worked[[note]]the three have a long-standing pact that should one of them be killed while shooting a segment, the other two will make a brief announcement, wait a beat, and carry on as if nothing happened[[/note]]. Even Rimac themselves got in on the act with their C_Two, which has a fire extinguisher in the back held by a leather strap with a rather cheeky message that says, "In case of hill climb, extinguish fire".

** While not a character, the fact that the series has used music from the Franchise/SlyCooper videogame franchise of all things has [[https://www.reddit.com/r/Slycooper/comments/ouunnb/sorry_for_the_poor_quality_but_i_almost_spit_out/ surprised quite a few fans of the games]].

* AuthorsSavingThrow: If dropping parts of the show because "you all hated him/it" isn't this trope, then what is?

** In Episode 1, Hammond gleefully announces Jeremy Clarkson has not been fired by ''anyone''... only for, in 2023, Creator/AmazonStudios to effectively fire him, ending production of, among other things, ''The Grand Tour'' itself, for a newspaper column where he made some extremely inflammatory comments, with Creator/{{ITV}} considering their options.

** In a similar vein to Hammond's Rimac crash, James May wrecking his Mitsubishi Evo during the Scandinavia Special. '''Twice'''. The first was during a speed test in a tunnel, in which he crashed the car against the wall ''' at 40 mph''' and got a broken rib and whiplash. Not only was the car totaled, but he was hospitalized for his injuries. The second time, the car fell through the ice '''with him still inside.''' Thankfully, the trio managed to save the car and him.

** In a similar vein to Hammond's Rimac crash, James May wrecking his Mitsubishi Evo during the Scandinavia Special. '''Twice'''. The first was during a speed test in a tunnel, in which he crashed the car against the wall and got whiplash. Not only was the car totaled, but he was hospitalized for his injuries. The second time, the car fell through the ice with him still inside. Thankfully, the trio managed to save the car and him.

** Episode 4 features a scene where May builds a car out of bricks, only for the roof to collapse on him the moment he tries to pull away. Hilarious... until you learn that ''the very day the episode came out'', a church roof collapsed in Nigeria, killing 60 people. Ouch.
** While shooting in Mozambique, Richard wound up in a motorcycle accident when he fell from his bike. Despite suffering minor injuries, they were minor enough that Hammond was able to joke about it, saying "...well put it this way, I don't think I can get a book out of it." Even Jeremy brushed it off, saying in an interview "We don't do hospitals." Richard's terrifying car crash in Switzerland happened a couple months later, and he wound up needing surgery for a broken knee. He's extremely lucky he wasn't hospitalized for anything worse. [[https://drivetribe.com/p/im-going-to-die-watch-richard-hammond-bbPZ61p3TDGJWaXPmhDDBw?iid=H7ZpEsi5SqqK_UIe9UzSjw In a latter interview on their website Drive Tribe]], Hammond notes that right before the crash, he and and the others were complaining about being asked to do one more hill climb run for the segment they were filming, after completing what they thought what was originally their last run for the day. As Hammond drove back around to the starting line and passed Phil, the director for the segment, Hammond sarcastically told him "Ah come on Phil, you're making me do this. You know this is the one I'm going to crash on." A minute later, that line was a lot less funny. When Phil visited Hammond in the hospital, he was apparently quite shaken up. Hammond noted in hindsight, that was the most unintentionally meanest thing he'd ever said to another human being, and that Phil probably deserves to kick him in the shins once or twice for it.

** Clarkson's ecologically-sustainable car, made entirely from dead animal parts. Framed in bones and filled in with skins, it is beyond disturbing the first time you see it, and only gets worse as it starts ''rotting''. It causes a sound guy to lose his lunch off screen and Clarkson to eventually do the same.
** Hammond's now infamous crash of the Rimac Concept One. Although the cameras cut out after he went through the rail, Richard's cry of "I've crashed!" and the subsequent bone-crunching noises as his car flips down the hill afterward are gut-churning all on their own.

** In a similar vein to Hammond's Rimac crash, James May wrecking his Mitsubishi Evo during the Scandanavia Special. '''Twice'''. The first was during a speed test in a tunnel, in which he crashed the car against the wall and got whiplash. Not only was the car totaled, but he was hospitalized for his injuries. The second time, the car fell through the ice with him still inside. Thankfully, the trio managed to save the car and him.
* TheScrappy: "The American", at least to some people. Obviously a replacement for The Stig (who is still stuck with ''Top Gear'') with none of the charm and a paltry amount of the skill. His segments basically revolve around him driving the car of the moment around the track, all the while complaining about how awful it is and how every car that isn't a super big powerhouse of a machine is a communist. A lot of ''Top Gear'' fans just wish they could have found someone better. Even Mike Skinner was not thrilled with the American; he left the show after complaining about how the character was not developed as promised. Acknowledged in Series 2 Episode 2, where Hammond notes that one of the reasons for the American's replacement is "because you all hated him". This would later end up being turned on its head in "International Buffoons' Vacation", in which the American returns as a silent villain stalking Clarkson.
* TearJerker: The final studio episode. Although the three will go on with ''Grand Tour'' long-form specials for Amazon, the last of their old format of show brought on more than a few tears, including and especially from Clarkson himself, who never got to have a proper send-off from ''Top Gear''. Capping it all was a poignant montage of the best and most memorable moments the three of them had from both ''The Grand Tour'' and ''Top Gear''.

** In a similar vein to Hammond's Rimac crash, James May wrecking his Mitsubishi Evo during the Scandanavia Special. '''Twice'''.

* CrossesTheLineTwice: The rather callous attitude the presenters (well, mostly Clarkson and May) have towards Hammond's Rimac crash, constantly mocking him for it. Of course, if Hammond wasn't already alive and well right there in the tent after his recovery, then all these "Hammond crashing cars" wisecracks wouldn't have worked[[note]]the three have a long-standing pact that should one of them be killed while shooting a segment, the other two will make a brief announcement, wait a beat, and carry on as if nothing happened[[/note]]. Even Rimac themselves got in on the act with their C_Two, which has a fire extinguisher in the back held by a leather strap that says, "In case of hill climb, extinguish fire".
* FunnyAneurysmMoment:

* HarsherInHindsight:
** In one episode Clarkson makes a joke about something being "harder than Ron Jeremy". This has become significantly less funny in light of Ron Jeremy's arrest for multiple counts of rape.
** Season 3 ends with a semi-humorous semi-tearful announcement that is presented initially as a goodbye to the show and the Trio altogether before revealing that the show will be focusing on long-form specials. This becomes a lot less funny in hindsight considering the significant production troubles and delays due to the UsefulNotes/COVID19Pandemic, both Clarkson and Willman coming down with the disease, May mentioning in an interview that he's not sure how much longer he can keep up with the strenuous requirements of the show and May and a producer very nearly drowning during the filming of ''Seamen''. Production of the series is still going ahead, albeit at a different pace, but it's alarming to consider just how close it came to being gone forever.

* UnexpectedCharacter: The "Celebrity Face-Off" segment of "Oh Canada" aimed to find the world's fastest golfing enthusiast. Naturally, this meant pitting Rory [=McIlroy=], a world champion golfer, against... '''Creator/ParisHilton'''. Turns out it's hard to not be a golfing enthusiast when your family owns ''fifty'' golf courses (and also in keeping with the show, several unusual and expensive supercars).

* TearJerker:
** The opening sequence can definitely count if you stuck with ''Top Gear'' since Jezza, Hamster and Capt. Slow took over and followed all the flack Jeremy got post-''Top Gear''. The music and video are synched up perfectly to create something utterly beautiful.
** Bookending things, the final studio episode. Although the three will go on with ''Grand Tour'' long-form specials for Amazon, the last of their old format of show brought on more than a few tears, including and especially from Clarkson himself, who never got to have a proper send-off from ''Top Gear''. Capping it all was a poignant montage of the best and most memorable moments the three of them had from both ''The Grand Tour'' and ''Top Gear''.

* CrossesTheLineTwice: The rather callous attitude the presenters (well, mostly Clarkson and May) have towards Hammond's Rimac crash, constantly mocking him for it. Of course, if Hammond wasn't already alive and well right there in the tent after his recovery, then all these "Hammond crashing cars" wisecracks wouldn't have worked. Even Rimac themselves got in on the act with their C_Two, which has a fire extinguisher in the back held by a leather strap that says, "In case of hill climb, extinguish fire".

* CriticalResearchFailure: During "Berks to the Future," May gets more people going through the revolving door he is using to charge up his cell phone by pulling the fire alarm. During fire alarms, revolving doors are locked off because of the possibility of them jamming from too many people trying to get through them at the same time in panic; alternate exits must be used instead.

** In one episode Clarkson makes a joke about something being "harder than Ron Jeremy". This has become significantly less funny in light of Jeremy's arrest for multiple counts of rape.

* HarsherInHindsight: Season 3 ends with a semi-humorous semi-tearful announcement that is presented initially as a goodbye to the show and the Trio altogether before revealing that the show will be focusing on long-form specials. This becomes a lot less funny in hindsight considering the significant production troubles and delays due to the UsefulNotes/COVID19Pandemic, both Clarkson and Willman coming down with the disease, May mentioning in an interview that he's not sure how much longer he can keep up with the strenuous requirements of the show and May and a producer very nearly drowning during the filming of ''Seamen''. Production of the series is still going ahead, albeit at a different pace, but it's alarming to consider just how close it came to being gone forever.

* HarsherInHindsight: Season 3 ends with a semi-humorous semi-tearful announcement that is presented initially as a goodbye to the show and the Trio altogether before revealing that the show will be focusing on long-form specials. This becomes a lot less funny in hindsight considering the significant production troubles and delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic, both Clarkson and Willman coming down with the disease, May mentioning in an interview that he's not sure how much longer he can keep up with the strenuous requirements of the show and May and a producer very nearly drowning during the filming of ''Seamen.'' Production of the series is still going ahead, albeit at a different pace, but it's alarming to consider just how close it came to being gone forever.

* UnexpectedCharacter: The "Celebrity Face-Off" segment of "Oh Canada" aimed to find the world's fastest golfing enthusiast. Naturally, this meant pitting Rory [=McIlroy=], a world champion golfer, against... '''Creator/ParisHilton'''. Turns out it's hard to not be a golfing enthusiast when your family owns ''fifty'' golf courses (and also in keeping with show, several unusual and expensive supercars).

** The trailer music for the series, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz2GVlQkn4Q&feature=share KONGOS - Come with me Now]] is also excellent as well.

** While shooting in Mozambique, Richard wound up in a motorcycle accident when he fell from his bike. Despite suffering minor injuries, they were minor enough that Hammond was able to joke about it, saying "...well put it this way, I don't think I can get a book out of it." Even Jeremy brushed it off, saying in an interview "We don't do hospitals." Richard's terrifying car crash in Switzerland happened a couple months later, and he wound up needing surgery for a broken knee. He's extremely lucky he wasn't hospitalized for anything worse. [[https://drivetribe.com/p/im-going-to-die-watch-richard-hammond-bbPZ61p3TDGJWaXPmhDDBw?iid=H7ZpEsi5SqqK_UIe9UzSjw In a latter interview on their website Drive Tribe]], Hammond notes that right before the crash, he and and the others were complaining about being asked to do one more hill climb run for the segment they were filming, after completing what they thought what was originally their last run for the day. As Hammond drove back around to the starting line and passed Phil, the director for the segment, Hammond sarcastically told him "Ah come on Phil, you're making me do this. You know this is the one I'm going to crash on." A minute latter, that line was a lot less funny. When Phil visited Hammond in the hospital, he was apparently quite shaken up. Hammond noted in hindsight, that was the most unintentionally meanest thing he'd ever said to another human being, and that Phil probably deserves to kick him in the shins once or twice for it.

** In "International Buffoons' Vacation," Clarkson starts seeing an apparition in the desert. Considering this is in Nevada, the center of UFO sightings, they play up how unsettling it is.