Spot Top Gear 'Stig' thanks to Google

The Stig, pictured. Photo / Supplied

Google Street View has managed to catch Top Gear's mystery car-testing driver 'The Stig' on Google maps UK street view.

The Stig's identity has never been revealed on the long-running BBC show but rumour has it Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher is the face behind the mask - although others suggest it could also be Damon Hill, another former Formula One champion.

The Stig was spotted wearing his trademark white overalls and racing helmet through a window of the BBC building in London, reports The Sun.

Google Street View is a feature of Google Maps and provides a street-level 360-degree view of a number of cities and the world.

Critics of the application say that it jeopardises people's privacy rights and could potentially aid criminal activity.

- NZ HERALD STAFF