Chris Evans: I gave ‘Top Gear’ my best shot

Chris Evans has quit Top Gear after just one series, saying his best shot was “not enough”.

The revamped BBC motoring show has suffered flagging ratings, with a new low of fewer than 2m viewers for the series finale on Sunday.

In a statement, Evans said: “I have never worked with a more committed and driven team than the team I have worked with over the last 12 months. I feel like my standing aside is the single best thing I can now do to help the cause.