Yes he can. Fastest celebrity on the leaders board "star in a reasonable priced car".
http://www.msn.com/en-ie/cars/news/top-20-fastest-stars-around-the-top-gear-track/ss-BBkfbRi#image=21
Knows his stuff, did a great review on the Porsche 911R. Can't wait for his opinion on the GT. New Top Gear series starts March 5.
Kudos to him - pedal to the metal (carbon)