Top Gear traditions that shouldn't be tampered with

Thou shalt not wear any trousers other than jeans. In fact, Chris Evans should really open the show in a double denim ensemble, just to hammer the point home.

The Stig cannot be introduced simply as 'The Stig'. That just wouldn't do. He must be introduced via the 'some say' method, which is followed by a statement that just about makes sense, such as that 'he invented November'.

The final corner of the test track has been dubbed 'Gambon corner' ever since actor Michael Gambon flew around it during series one. That's got to stay, right? After all, Gambon said it made him feel quite butch and Judi Dench confessed to fancying him...

Stars in the reasonably priced car must be encouraged to do the 'Top Gear lean' - edging forward to stare intently at the leaderboard as they decide who they most want to beat as a long pause precedes the reveal of their time. So, it's not "one minute forty one point two", it's "one minute...... [has cup of tea].......forty......[eats biscuit]......one... point two [dabs brow]."

A simple test drive must never ever be a simple test drive. Havoc must be caused wherever possible...

Hosts should continue the tradition of giving each other ridiculous gifts at the least opportune moment for no other reason than comedy value.

And of course caravans should be treated with the upmost respect at all times.