For complicated logistical reasons, this is the second show in the season but the first studio segment to be recorded. The Grand Tour chose to kick off in South Africa because the presenters had been here before and knew that the audiences are always super-enthusiastic, as you can hear.
The Aston 001 is being engineered by Red Bull F1 design genius Adrian Newey. He went to the same school as Jeremy, but he probably paid more attention in science classes.
The Chiron is named after Louis Chiron, a driver from Monaco who raced for Bugatti in the 1930s.
Richard has a helicopter pilot's licence so he knows what he's talking about.
Ultra nerds will notice that the 'Renault' is in fact a Dacia Duster. But it's badged as a Renault in Jordan.