Top Gear mystery driver Stig is finally unmasked

Ben Collins, who began his racing career in 1994 and drove at Formula 3 level, was named as The Stig after the High Court refused to grant a temporary injunction preventing the revelation of his identity in an upcoming book.

The BBC had taken legal action to block Collins' autobiography in which he said he was the test driver.

The broadcaster claimed the Stig was bound by a confidentiality agreement and that revealing who he is would spoil viewer enjoyment. But after more than a day of legal submissions, HarperCollins lawyers said the case had concluded in their favor.

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