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The Stig is the in-house racing driver on BBC motoring show Top Gear

The Stig's identity is revealed on Top Gear

Michael Schumacher is the programme's in-house racing driver

Monday, 22 June 2009

Michael Schumacher has been unveiled as the Stig on BBC motoring show Top Gear.

The programme's in-house racing driver has only ever been seen wearing a helmet with a dark visor.

But in an interview with host Jeremy Clarkson at the start of the latest series, his true identity was finally revealed. 

However, it is unclear whether he really is the Stig or if it was all a stunt. 

'The director says he has never seen anything like it,' Jeremy wrote in his newspaper column.

'Hardened, emotionless camera crews said the hair on the back of their neck prickled.'

Former Formula 1 driver Perry McCarthy was the original Stig, wearing black overalls for his appearances.

He was replaced with a new Stig, dressed in white, after he revealed his identity in his 2002 autobiography.

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3 comments

Kenny Ellaway June 21 21:46

Isnt it funny how people dont know when they're being duped? The Stig IS Ben Collins....and it can be proved by looking at the youtube video of a dutch tv interview with him....Wake up people

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Sarah Pattimore June 21 23:33

Agree with Kenny, the stig is Ben Collins and this was proven in Jan 2009. The only reason MS was on the show tonight was Ferrari wouldnt allow anyone else to drive the car featured!

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Aidsbo June 22 11:57

Don't be daft. The real stig is Alan Shearer

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