He only realised his mistake after the engine 'sort of let go' and was left very red faced when the error was revealed...
The presenter had to be pulled from a burning supercar in June this year, during filming for the new series.
He’s not afraid to analyse, judge and rate your whip in a uniquely British and (slightly) controversial manner.
The presenter said that while he tested out a driverless car it made two dreadful mistakes "which could have resulted in death".
He says the potentially deadly infection is great for kicking a smoking habit.
People have been asking him if he is okay on social media.
He could have died had he not received treatment.
His daughter, Emily, says: "Who did this??"
The show has also turned a fairly decent profit.
"Second round of monkey business"
"Having established he can’t drive in a straight line, he has proved he can’t drive round corners either."
"I genuinely thought he was dead…."
Now we know what they think.
We cannot wait for this!
Watch from behind your hands.
Jeremy Clarkson: "It's my penis."