The BBC’s Top Gear will return to our screens on Sunday May 8, presenter Chris Evans has revealed.

During an interview with James Martin on BBC One’s Saturday Kitchen, Chris said the first episode would be screened the Sunday after filming finishes on Thursday May 5.

Top Gear presenter Chris Evans
Top Gear presenter Chris Evans (Yui Mok/PA)

Chris said the team had “already started making the films”, adding: “We’re going to America to make our first inter-continental in January.”

But the 49-year-old did not disclose any information about co-presenters.

There will be 16 episodes when the new incarnation of Top Gear is broadcast on BBC Two next year.

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May in Top Gear Live
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May at London’s O2 (Ian West/PA)

Meanwhile former presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May took to the stage for the last time at London’s O2 this weekend.

The much-loved petrol heads thrilled their fans with motoring mayhem and mischief during Clarkson, Hammond and May Live.

After 19 countries, 32 cities and 2.2 million visitors, their world tour has come to an end in their home country.

The ex-Top Gear trio in London's O
The ex-Top Gear trio in London’s O2 (Ian West/PA)

The London shows boasted highlights including James Bond’s Aston Martin DB10 and a Porsche 918.

Jezza was sacked from Top Gear in March following a “fracas” with the show’s producer.

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May in Top Gear
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May in Top Gear (BBC)

Since the incident, the former Top Gear trio have gone on to sign a deal for a new Amazon Prime show with a reported budget of £160 million.