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Who is James Engelsman and when will the YouTube star present The Grand Tour with Thomas Holland and Francis Bourgeois?
JAMES Engelsman is a famous influencer known for his love of cars.
The superstar will be presenting the latest series of
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James Engelsman will be presenting the Grand Tour
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James will be joined by his friend Thomas Holland
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Francis Bourgeois will be the third cast member on the new series
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Becoming an influencer
James Engelsman is a co-host of the popular
He joined the channel three years after it was launched by
The pair have racked up 3.2 million followers (as of May 2025) through their in-depth car reviews and track tests.
On the channel, they often show off luxury vehicles, including a stunning Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II and a 2025 Lucid Air Sapphire.
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Joining the Grand Tour
James will be presenting the next series of
The series will see them trying out the latest cars and taking on the incredible challenges that made the show famous.
The trio became famous for presenting the BBC's Top Gear, before moving over to
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After decades of working together, they have decided to go their separate ways but did return for
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James and Thomas have been described as a 'younger' and 'cooler' set of presenters and will be joined by Francis Bourgeois.
A trainspotting superstar
Francis Bourgeois is a famous trainspotter who first found fame in 2021.
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The star's videos often saw him at major stations, using a fish-eye lens to spot his favourite trains.
His videos were so popular that he landed campaigns with luxury brands including Italian fashion house Gucci.
Ahead of his appearance on the show, a source said: 'Francis is a big noise online and Amazon producers are hoping to bring him into the mainstream.
'He is loved by everyone - from royals to rappers - and is sure to be a hit with Grand Tour viewers.
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'Francis is not just a social media sensation but trained as a mechanical engineer so knows his stuff.'
