Richard Hammond fined $2,300 and given seven points for speeding

Two separate incidents in December, two very different cars, one consistent outcome — Hammond was caught pushing both a Porsche Taycan and a Bentley Continental GT beyond legal limits. The combination of points matters more than the fine here: seven points on a licence is a serious accumulation, not a slap on the wrist. For someone whose public identity is built around cars and driving, the court record is an awkward reminder that enthusiasm and judgement are not the same thing.