Stig to the rescue as Cameron Diaz comes to a grinding halt in Top Gear race against Tom Cruise

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By Mailonline Reporter

Help! Cameron Diaz waves for assistance today after coming to a grinding halt. She is believed to have wrecked the clutch during filming for Top Gear in Surrey


A shaken Cameron Diaz waves for help after she dramatically broke her car during a high-speed race.

The actress was filming with her Knight And Day co-star Tom Cruise for Top Gear this afternoon where the pair were pitted against each in a bid to get the best lap time.

After receiving some initial training from the mysterious Stig, the 37-year-old actress took to the track, but apparently hadn't mastered her clutch control.


Knight in shining armour: The Hollywood star, who was competing with her Knight And Day co-star Tom Cruise, was rescued by the mysterious Stig, who came to her aid in a white sports car


While going round the circuit, the motor came to an abrupt stop with the gear box making a terrible crunching sound.

Diaz, who is promoting her new movie in London tonight, then jumped out of the vehicle - a red Kia cee'd - and waved at the Stig for help. It is part of the Stig's role to train the celebrity drivers for the 'Star In A Reasonably-Priced Car' feature.

The driving expert duly came to her rescue in his white sports car before Diaz's car was worked on by mechanics.


In the driving seat: Earlier the star was given lessons from the Stig, the show's driving expert


At the wheel: She was competing in the 'Star In A Reasonably-Priced Car' feature which sees celebs attempt to top the leader board for the fastest lap time


Cruise control: Tom Cruise pictured during his tour of the circuit, which is set to be shown in Sunday's episode of Top Gear


Cruise was also on the race course in Surrey today taking part in the 'Star In A Reasonably-Priced Car' feature.

Viewers will be able to see the full drama on Sunday's episode of Top Gear on BBC2.

No doubt they will be hoping to trounce Harry Potter star Rupert Grint, who has set the bar with his speedy lap.


After the drama: Cameron is brought back to the studio at the Dunsfold Aerodrome, in Surrey


That was great fun: Tom chats with members of the Top Gear team


However, it is unclear whether Diaz will get to take her lap again after not completing the course.

Mission Impossible star Cruise and Charlie's Angels actress Diaz are in Britain to promote their new movie Knight And Day.

A glitzy UK premiere for the action comedy is taking place in London's Leicester Square tonight.


Putting his foot down: Harry Potter star Rupert Grint seen here taking on the challenge in a recent episode of the BBC show and is currently top of the leader board


Glitzy affair: Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz, pictured last night attending the German premiere in Munich of their film Knight And Day


Cruise is known for his marathon meet and greet sessions with fans at premieres.

Last night he and Diaz attended the German premiere of the movie in Munich, with Diaz looking stunning in a short white dress.

The pair arrived in style from the Top Gear filming for tonight's premiere in the capital by taking a helicopter to the Battersea Heliport.


Arriving in style: Tom and Cameron land at Battersea Heliport in good time for tonight's premiere in the capital




Cheery: Both Tom and Cameron looked excited ahead of the premiere in London's Leicester Square






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