I agree with most of this as well.
Less Ginger is always better. None would be a solid improvement.
Sabine and Matt are the better presenters. Matt is growing on me as well. A little more flexibility in the script could allow him to shine, it feels a touch controlled/scripted/over-managed/plastic/naff - you get the idea.
Monkeys section was good, the F12-TDF thing must be an utter waste of time on UK roads. They may as well just tether it to a track on delivery. Mind you if I was offered one the decision would not take long. Yes please. Until it comes to paying for the tyre bill alone. In one distant view there was tyre smoke for the entire clip at 70+ through two bends. Amazing.
I understand that the format is what makes it Top Gear, that does not make it good though. I thought the program had become staid and the direction/format was as much the problem as the presentation.
I agree re the new star in a rallycross car. When I watch it I get the feeling they have to jazz up the camera angles and clip bits together in order to make it look more exciting than it is.
I had no idea who the two people were, sorry I am not a sport watcher outside of motor sports, my failing. They were quite funny, totally overshadowed Ginger and lifted the section quite well ! If the comedian has a G65 off roader he is clearly doing VERY well.
Still not worth getting excited about. Thank heavens for Sky+ type record and forward technology !
