Think what you like, The very reason for the stigs existence is because the 3 buffoons that entertain us on that show know they can not consistantly put down lap numbers worth spit.
Can clarkson drive, Shit no, Can he throw a car around sideways like a 17 year old at the drifts, Oath he can. So can I. Maybe you can but you have me doubting it now.
Give 90% of the guys on this forum the machinery, the environment and the time and I lay you London to a brick they can do what Clarkson does.
as for handling the cars he drives. Yes please. I'll take a crack at it!