Christopher James Harris is a British automotive journalist, amateur racing driver, and television presenter. Harris has worked as a reviewer, writer, and editor for many automotive magazines, including Evo, Autocar, and Jalopnik. He has presented numerous television and YouTube series through NBCSN and DRIVE.
What was Chris Harris doing before Top Gear?
He has worked for Evo, Autocar, and Jalopnik and briefly presented a BBC America show called Chris Harris on Cars, which was eventually replaced by Top Gear America.
Chris Harris joined the Top Gear presenting line-up in 2016 for Series 23. He brings the finest motoring expertise (and an occasional woolly jumper) to Top Gear, thanks to an extensive history as a car journalist and racing driver.
Even more impressively, he has also had an extensive racing career, having won his first race in 2000 in a Formula Palmer Audi.
He was promoted to the main presenter of the following series following Evans’ resignation – and fronted the show alongside LeBlanc and Rory Reid.