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James Daniel May is an English journalist, television presenter and author. He is best known for co-presenting the motoring programmes Top Gear (2003–2015, 2021) and The Grand Tour (2016–present) alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond.
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James May, often nicknamed "Captain Slow," is a British television presenter and journalist best known for his work on motoring programs, most notably Top Gear and The Grand Tour, and now part of the DRIVETRIBE online platform.
Early Life
Born 16 January 1963 in Bristol, England.
Career
May's career has spanned various publications, including The Engineer and Autocar magazine. He rose to prominence as a co-presenter of Top Gear alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond. Following the trio's departure from the BBC, they launched The Grand Tour on Amazon Prime Video. He is also a founding member of DRIVETRIBE, an online automotive community.
Personal Life
May is in a long-term relationship with Sarah Frater.
Channel Credits
DRIVETRIBE, from Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May, delivers epic motoring adventures and pulse-racing action.
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Family
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is James May?
James May is an English journalist, television presenter, and author, best known for co-presenting the motoring programmes Top Gear and The Grand Tour.
What is DRIVETRIBE?
DRIVETRIBE is a YouTube channel founded by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May, focusing on motoring and adventure content.
When did the DRIVETRIBE YouTube channel join the platform?
The DRIVETRIBE YouTube channel joined the platform in September 2016.
What role does James May have on DRIVETRIBE?
James May is one of the founders and a presenter on the DRIVETRIBE YouTube channel.
Who are the co-founders of DRIVETRIBE alongside James May?
The co-founders of DRIVETRIBE alongside James May are Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond.
What type of content can be found on the DRIVETRIBE channel?
The DRIVETRIBE channel features epic motoring and pulse-racing adventure content.
What are James May's YouTube stats across all credited channels?
As of 2025, James YouTube channels collectively have over 173.9M subscribers, more than 33,463.9M views, and have uploaded over 47.7K videos.
First name
James
Middle name
Daniel
Last name
May
Nickname
Captain Slow
Birthdate
January 16, 1962
Age 63
Birth location
Bristol, Gloucestershire, GB
Location
GB
Heigth
1.88 meter
Years active
2016 - present
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