IZZY HAMMOND Walks Away from 45G Crash at Formula E Evo Series in Jeddah

February 15, 2026

• IZZY HAMMOND proved her mettle when brake failure sent her careening into a concrete barrier at 45Gs during the Formula E Evo Series in Jeddah. Despite the violent impact that ripped off a wheel and destroyed her front wing, the 25-year-old motorsport journalist calmly radioed “I’m fine, I’m fine” – the kind of composure that shows she may just be indestructible.
• The crash highlighted both the risks and opportunities of Formula E’s celebrity-focused initiative, which puts content creators in GEN3 Evo cars to broaden motorsport’s audience. While fellow participants like Sidemen personalities watched with concern, HAMMOND’s participation demonstrates how women are gaining these platforms to showcase their driving abilities alongside their established media presence.
• With 279,000 Instagram followers and a respected voice at DriveTribe, HAMMOND has built her automotive credentials independently of her famous Top Gear father. Her post-crash Instagram caption “THAT WAS WILD (CAR IS THE RIGHT WAY UP AND NOT ON FIRE)” perfectly captured the blend of humor and fearlessness that’s making her a standout in a field where women are still gaining ground.

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