(Time Trial)
The choice of cars was a deliberate setup for disaster. The Middle East is not known for its smooth, convertible-friendly coastal roads, but rather for its jagged mountain passes and sweltering desert tracks. Almost immediately, the terrain began to take its toll. James May suffered a head injury early in the trip when a recovery strap snapped, reminding viewers that despite the scripted banter, the physical risks were very real. middle east top gear special
(Time Trial)
The choice of cars was a deliberate setup for disaster. The Middle East is not known for its smooth, convertible-friendly coastal roads, but rather for its jagged mountain passes and sweltering desert tracks. Almost immediately, the terrain began to take its toll. James May suffered a head injury early in the trip when a recovery strap snapped, reminding viewers that despite the scripted banter, the physical risks were very real.