The Stig is a character from the British motoring television show Top Gear. Created by former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson and producer Andy Wilman, the character is a play on the anonymity of racing drivers' full-face helmets, with the running joke that nobody knows who or what is inside the Stig's racing suit.

Sep 27, 2024 · Ferrari's legendary Formula 1 driver was revealed as The Stig on BBC's Top Gear - or so we thought at the time

The Stig is an anonymous race car driver created by Jeremy Clarkson and Andy Wilman, who has featured in the British television series Top Gear since its relaunch in 2002.

Sep 25, 2024 · Collins lasted much longer but was eventually let go from Top Gear in 2010 after revealing his identity as The Stig in his autobiography The Man in the White Suit.

Nov 14, 2023 · Ben Collins talks about his best times and struggles while being The Stig at Top Gear in this video.

Sep 27, 2024 · Jeremy Clarkson has now revealed something about “Top Gear” that’s been a secret for 10 years – the identity of The Stig, that silent, anonymous auto reviewer who has actually been played by three actors during the show’s run.

Jun 8, 2021 · Top Gear was famous for many reasons, but The Stig became a household name once the character was immortalised on the BBC car show. The idea came from Jeremy Clarkson and Executive Producer Andy Wilman, who thought a voiceless racing driver would be a funny addition to the show when it was rebooted in 2002.

Feb 14, 2025 · Three drivers donned the iconic suit during Top Gear’s 20-year stint on our screens, but was The Stig really Michael Schumacher all along?

Jun 21, 2021 · Who was the Stig is a question that has kept families arguing late into the night. It is an important question that must be given proper attention. In this article we take a few wild guesses.

Jun 8, 2021 · One of the common threads between the various iterations of "Top Gear" that have popped over the years is the enigmatic driver known simply as The Stig.