Richard Hammond says Amazon won't 'interfere' in the making of his, Clarkson and May's new car show

The trio of presenters signed a three-year deal with Amazon Prime Instant Video earlier this year and Hammond, who, along with May, decided to quit 'Top Gear' when Clarkson was sacked for punching a producer, has revealed they will be given free rein on their latest project.

The trio of presenters signed a three-year deal with Amazon Prime Instant Video earlier this year and Hammond, who, along with May, decided to quit 'Top Gear' when Clarkson was sacked for punching a producer, has revealed they will be given free rein on their latest project.

Asked if Amazon feel more like a publisher than a boss, Richard said: "Yes. They're not going to interfere. They want us doing what we do. [Liberating?] Yeah, very."

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