: Season 9 Episode 8 | Polar Specialtop Gear

: Hammond traveled via dog sled with ten Canadian Inuit dogs, accompanied by American explorer Matty McNair. Key Challenges & Highlights

The episode's core premise was a direct competition between modern technology and traditional Arctic transport: Polar SpecialTop Gear : Season 9 Episode 8

: The BBC received complaints regarding a scene where Clarkson and May drank gin and tonics while driving, which critics argued glamorized "irresponsible" alcohol use. : Hammond traveled via dog sled with ten

: Clarkson and May reached the finish line first, though reviewers noted the car required significant support from a professional crew to overcome the terrain. Episode Details the trio underwent grueling survival training

: Before the race, the trio underwent grueling survival training, including cold-water immersion and a stern warning about polar bears from legendary explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes .