Richard Hammond speaks about fresh start after divorce

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 15:18 · Archive

Richard Hammond, 56, has described his life after divorcing his wife of 23 years and moving to Wales.

Richard Hammond has described settling into life in Wales after purchasing a £2 million Georgian mansion in Llanwenarth, near Abergavenny, in November 2025. The move followed his divorce from his wife Mindy after 23 years and came during a period of significant change in his life, including the death of his father from cancer and the end of his 22-year broadcasting partnership with Jeremy Clarkson and James May on The Grand Tour.

Speaking about his new outlook, Hammond said: 'I'm now far braver and do things I would never have done.' He has joined a running club in Abergavenny and taken up open water swimming in the Lake District, bringing his 5k running time down to under 25 minutes. Hammond said his energy levels had 'been replenished' since the move. He is keeping pace with his new girlfriend Keira 'Kiki' Glen, whom he supports at triathlon events.

How it is being reported

• Inside 'brave new life' of Richard Hammond, 56, after divorce and chargesTop Gear and Grand Tour star Richard Hammond, 56, has spoken about his "brave" new life after his divorce and court charges.Oxford Mail · 30 Oct, 15:00
• Inside 'brave new life' of Richard Hammond, 56, after divorce and chargesTop Gear and Grand Tour star Richard Hammond, 56, has spoken about his "brave" new life after his divorce and court charges.Oxfordshire Guardian · 30 Oct, 15:00

In this story: Richard Hammond · Jeremy Clarkson · James May · Mindy Hammond · Keira Glen · Abergavenny · Lake District · The Grand Tour

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