By Patricia Jones Richard Hammond and his wife, Amanda “Mindy” Hammond, announced the end of their marriage on January 9, 2025. The couple did not disclose one specific reason for the divorce. They described the decision respectfully and said they would remain involved in each other’s lives as members of the same family.
Richard later referred to himself as divorced while discussing his changed living arrangements in 2025. This indicated that the separation had moved beyond an announcement and that the marriage had legally ended.
What Did Richard and Mindy Announce?
Richard and Mindy released a joint statement saying that they had spent Christmas together as a family but that their family would be “structured a bit differently” in the future.
They confirmed that their marriage was coming to an end after an “amazing 28 years together.” They also expressed pride in the family they had created and requested privacy for themselves and their children.
The statement was calm and did not accuse either person of misconduct. It also did not discuss financial disagreements, another relationship or a particular event that caused the marriage to fail.
Why Did Richard Hammond Get Divorced?
Neither Richard nor Mindy has publicly provided a detailed reason for the divorce.
Their announcement focused on their long relationship, their two daughters and their intention to remain connected as a family. Because they specifically said they would not comment further, claims giving a definite private reason should be treated cautiously.
Some tabloid reports claimed that Richard had tried to repair the relationship before accepting that it was over. However, those accounts relied mainly on unnamed sources and were not confirmed in the couple’s joint statement.
The most accurate explanation is therefore that the marriage had reached its end after a long period together. No verified public evidence establishes that one scandal or incident caused it.
How Long Were Richard and Mindy Together?
Richard and Mindy reportedly began their relationship in the 1990s and married in 2002. Their January 2025 announcement referred to 28 years together, while their legal marriage had lasted approximately 22 years.
They have two daughters, Isabella and Willow. The former couple made it clear that maintaining their family relationship would remain important after the marriage ended.
Descriptions saying that they divorced after 28 years of marriage are therefore slightly misleading. They were together for approximately 28 years but married for about 22 years before announcing the split.
When Was the Divorce Finalized?
The couple announced that their marriage was ending in January 2025. Richard later said during his television programme that he had “got divorced” and now lived away from the former family home. His remarks were reported in September and October 2025.
This suggests that the divorce was completed during 2025. However, the full legal decree, exact finalization date and private financial terms have not been widely published through authoritative public records.
British family proceedings often keep detailed financial and personal arrangements private, particularly when the parties resolve matters without a public trial.
Where Does Richard Hammond Live Now?
After the marriage ended, Richard moved out of the family’s Bollitree Castle property in Herefordshire and into rented accommodation closer to his vehicle-restoration business, The Smallest Cog.
While discussing the change, he said his new home had countryside views, room for some cars and motorcycles, and the advantage of being nearer his workshop. He described the previous few years as difficult but tried to find a positive side to the change.
The move was also featured in Richard Hammond’s Workshop, allowing him to acknowledge the divorce without discussing detailed private disagreements.
Was Another Person Involved?
Richard and Mindy did not identify another relationship as the cause of their marriage ending. Neither publicly accused the other of having an affair in their joint statement.
Later coverage reported that Richard described the separation as mutual and indicated that nobody else was involved at the time of the breakup.
In 2026, Richard publicly acknowledged that he had a girlfriend. That later relationship does not prove that another person caused his marriage to end in 2025.
Did Richard Hammond’s Crashes Affect the Marriage?
Richard and Mindy experienced several serious challenges during their relationship. One of the most significant was Richard’s near-fatal Top Gear crash in 2006, which caused a serious brain injury and temporarily placed him in a coma.
Mindy supported him during his hospitalization and recovery. Richard later described how thoughts of his wife helped him wake from the coma.
However, neither Richard nor Mindy has stated that the 2006 crash directly caused their divorce almost two decades later. It was an important experience in their marriage, but connecting it to the final separation without their confirmation would be speculation.
Is There a Richard Hammond Divorce Settlement?
No verified public divorce-settlement amount has been announced.
Tabloid reports speculated about Richard’s wealth, his vehicle collection and whether Mindy would retain Bollitree Castle. Those reports did not provide a publicly available final court order confirming the complete property division.
There is therefore no reliable basis for claiming that:
- Mindy received a particular cash payment
- Richard lost half of a stated fortune
- Bollitree Castle was awarded through a contested judgment
- One spouse received ongoing support of a particular amount
The former couple may have reached a private financial agreement, but its complete terms have not been publicly confirmed.
Are Richard and Mindy Still on Good Terms?
Their joint announcement suggested that they intended to maintain a respectful relationship. They said they would always remain in each other’s lives and were proud of their family.
That does not mean the divorce was emotionally easy. Richard later described the surrounding period as difficult and acknowledged that several major areas of his life had changed. His father died in early 2025, and his long-running television partnership on The Grand Tour had also recently concluded.
Current Status
Richard and Mindy Hammond are divorced. They announced the end of their marriage in January 2025 after approximately 28 years together, and Richard publicly referred to himself as divorced later that year.
They have not disclosed a detailed reason or publicly confirmed the terms of their financial settlement. The most reliable information is that the relationship ended privately, without public accusations, and that they intended to remain connected through the family they created.