Ben Collins on The REAL Reason The Stig Stayed Anonymous
580K views · Jul 27, 2026 · Autos & Vehicles
Comments · 214
@gringoviejo8023 · 2 months ago
I never wanted to know the identity of the Stig. I enjoyed the persona so much that I didn't want to ruin it for myself.
269
@seanieapp · 2 months ago
What an excuse that would be "im not cheating on you, im the stig"
261
@TheClunkingFist · 2 months ago
I always assumed the Stig was a bunch of professional drivers, just whoever was available at the time/place. This was awesome.
96
@NFID3L · 2 months ago
I swear Ben looks like a British version of Matthew Perry
137
@alanlucas501 · 1 month ago
No camera phones, no YouTube. Good old days 😊.
34
@brianmay3669 · 2 months ago
It seems a bit of the Clark Kent/Superman paradox. <br>“The Stig is here!! Where’s Ben gone? He always just missed him.”
99
@dangermouse9348 · 2 months ago
The Stig had some great moments but my favourite may be him having to use public transport across London.
165
@davidporeilly1 · 2 months ago
When Rubens Barrichello arrived in the F1 pit lane wearing a T-shirt proclaiming "I beat The Stig" was iconic.
79
@andrewhazlewood4569 · 2 months ago
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rI3-8LPwr30&t=142">2:22</a> it also created a character that Clarkson introduced him with “Some say…” and all sorts of strange claims
50
@nickhockings443 · 1 month ago
The closest thing to playing a super-hero with a secret identity, as an adult in the real world...
18
@accadacastkr4912 · 2 months ago
thanks for being the 'STIG' we aussies all loved ya , esp the skits , ie catching a train etc
22
@RyanHellyer · 1 month ago
Wow. I'm really surprised that Clarkson and co didn't know who he was. I just assumed they were well aware of exactly who it was. Fascinating.
25
Up next
Ex-Stig Reveals The TRUTH About Quitting Top Gear
Cars & Money Breakdowns and Cars & Money · 150K views
Ex-Stig Breaks Silence on Quitting Top Gear, His BBC Lawsuit & The Best Cars to Track - Ben Collins
Cars & Money and 2 more · 473K views
I BOUGHT A NON RUNNING £1.7M LUXURY YACHT
Mat Armstrong · 29M views
Chris Harris Relives His Teenage Poster Cars
Car & Classic · 521K views
3 Times The Stig was Brilliant (and Bonkers) | Top Gear Classic
Top Gear Classic · 1.3M views
This is Why They Don't Make These Anymore...
Alec Steele · 5.3M views
I EXPOSED BUGATTI'S SERVICE & REPAIR COST'S
Mat Armstrong · 11M views
Bill Gates Trying to Convince Dave the Internet is the Future | David Letterman
Letterman · 438K views
The Stig reveals what really happened in Flintoff's near fatal Top Gear crash | Exclusive
The Sun · 1.5M views
Jimmy Carr Cracks Jokes And Answers Some Questions | Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? · 3.1M views
Clarkson's Favourite Rally Battle: 1983 Audi Quattro VS. Lancia 037 | Amazon Prime Video NL
Prime Video Nederland · 12M views
How Many People Have You Killed? SAS Soldier Answers Your Questions | Honesty Box
LADbible Stories · 4.1M views
James May tests weird TV gadgets
James May’s Planet Gin · 47K views
Ex-Stig on CRASHING Koenigsegg CCX & Top Gear Track
Cars & Money Breakdowns and Cars & Money · 72K views
Richard Hammond Answers the Internet's Biggest Top Gear Questions
DRIVETRIBE · 942K views
0 to 345mph in 3.7 Seconds
Driver61 · 3.6M views
My Dream Power Hammer Restoration! Part 10
Alec Steele · 129K views
Back at Clarkson's || with my XJ220
Ben Collins Drives and Mike Fernie · 821K views
Richard Hammond Explains Top Gear's Biggest Controversies
DRIVETRIBE · 2.4M views
R33 Stradale - Is This The Most Beautiful Car In The World?
Kidd in a Sweet Shop · 503K views