Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond enjoy a tipple as they film new scenes for Grand Tour in Italy

IT was glasses at the ready as TV presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May hopped on a boat stocked with alcohol while filming for new car show Grand Tour in northern Italy.

Perhaps they also offered a toast to their former show Top Gear.

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Since their departure the show has been universally panned.

In addition to rapidly declining viewing figures, earlier this week saw replacement host Chris Evans announce his resignation on social media.

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Both James, 53, and Richard, 46, decided to walk from Top Gear after Jeremy, 56, was sacked after punching a producer.

They along with former Top Gear executive producer Andy Wilman have signed a deal with Amazon Prime for an initial agreement to make 36 episodes over the period of three years.
Grand Tour is due to premiere later this year, but an exact date has yet to be confirmed.