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@CRAZYCR1T1C
@CRAZYCR1T1C 10 місяців тому
The two German gentlemen are legends. They make Germany proud. Good for them
@foediausg
@foediausg 10 місяців тому
That’s for sure
@cilek9385
@cilek9385 10 місяців тому
They are Turkish Germans, sounds like.
@ForrestOutman
@ForrestOutman 10 місяців тому
Dude I got a week... Let's go
@MCoTEDDY
@MCoTEDDY 10 місяців тому
@@cilek9385 No they're not they are the most german sounding and looking germans ever lol. They dont look turkish at all
@jama211
@jama211 10 місяців тому
They were so good!
@CharmEng89
@CharmEng89 11 місяців тому
making friends with the German dudes made the video 20x better. F1 races are always more fun together, because you can't get hyped by yourself!
@arkanos
@arkanos 10 місяців тому
Totally agree! Did some friends along the way at the Abu Dhabi grand prix last year! Wherever you are, thanks to the young lady that shared one of her airpods so we could both hear the f1 tv commentators live!
@SuperMonkei
@SuperMonkei 10 місяців тому
When is free beer?
@kidcracker
@kidcracker 6 місяців тому
ooh that is smart listening to f1tv commentators instead in english because you cannot understand arabic @@arkanos
@leahkimnie
@leahkimnie 4 місяці тому
I can't wait to see my first F1 race in Singapore 2024. ❤❤❤ I regret not getting the Suzuka 3 days pass next year.
@SimonBell78
@SimonBell78 Місяць тому
I was just about to type this!
@psvjw
@psvjw 10 місяців тому
If you're looking for a cheap race in Europe, then try Hungary. I've been there with my son last year. We're from the Netherlands, but going to Zandvoort costs roughly the same as Hungary. If you want to see almost all of the overtakes, then pick the GOLD 4 stand. You have a great view on turn 1 (where 90% of the overtakes are), view on pit exit and the cars slow down from 300+ km/h to about 90 km/h. Very impressive and a great trip.
@frankpienkosky5688
@frankpienkosky5688 10 місяців тому
been to Hungary...everything there was dirt cheap when it was under communist control...i'm sure that's probably changed....
@Norbiii3iii
@Norbiii3iii 10 місяців тому
@@frankpienkosky5688 You are right. Please do not forget the inflation in Hungary which, now is almost everything cheaper in Austria...
@21_my_pobedim10
@21_my_pobedim10 10 місяців тому
Would not go there. To many Crashtappen supporters
@PresidentScrooge
@PresidentScrooge 10 місяців тому
Hungary is also such a beautiful place to visit. So might as well be able to combine it with your normal vacations.
@alisameyer3804
@alisameyer3804 10 місяців тому
I’m actually planning to go there! do you have any advice about where to stay and how to get to the track? is it too far to travel from the center of budapest with public facilities?
@GermanBeardGuy
@GermanBeardGuy 10 місяців тому
I am always surprised how fast people connect when you are travel alone - shows that we all have more in common than we expect.
@HankHill1
@HankHill1 5 місяців тому
100% kinda like flirting lol, you just flirt with everybody and eventually hit it off
@kevinkelly3877
@kevinkelly3877 Місяць тому
I've always heard and lived by: if you don't have anyone to go with, just go alone. You'll typically find people on the same page as you. You'll also make new friends in a natural way.
@MrDespisedIcon
@MrDespisedIcon 11 місяців тому
As a Bahraini, watching this video made me very happy. I’m happy you enjoyed our country so much. Please come again soon.
@robertenglehardt9706
@robertenglehardt9706 11 місяців тому
Looks so beautiful- perhaps it is the garden of Eden as they say! Best wishes and hope to visit soon!
@markuss4133
@markuss4133 11 місяців тому
A shame that f1 is racing in Bahrain.
@thecubeheadguy6747
@thecubeheadguy6747 11 місяців тому
@@markuss4133 it does
@gianni_schicchi
@gianni_schicchi 11 місяців тому
I just texted my wife this video saying we're doing this next year. The costs, services and accommodations seem much more economical and enjoyable than the overpriced circuits in America. Plus she speaks some Farsi and Arabic so great excuse for her to agree is to practice 😉
@KenSerpico5450
@KenSerpico5450 11 місяців тому
Since I reside near Austin, Texas I have attended the COTA race four times. Having not to pay airfare nor for a hotel, I buy grandstand seats, which is $1,400.00. Though attending a F1 race is like going to the circus. Seen one circus, seen them all.
@teetertotter5787
@teetertotter5787 11 місяців тому
"doing more things in person" really caught me in the gut. So tempted to head to the airport right now and take the first flight to some country I've never been to. Love the German instant friends.
@congresssux9766
@congresssux9766 11 місяців тому
You won’t
@griffinmaxwell789
@griffinmaxwell789 11 місяців тому
@@congresssux9766 No need to be so negative
@ike1660
@ike1660 11 місяців тому
Do it! You won't regret it.
@musingwithreba9667
@musingwithreba9667 11 місяців тому
I've always wanted to go to the airport and just look at the board to see where the next flight is going and then go! 😂
@ellenpantaleo9787
@ellenpantaleo9787 11 місяців тому
Sorry, not your best idea. Not enjoyable to watch.
@alanhannigan9944
@alanhannigan9944 10 місяців тому
There are people who love F1 but could never afford a ticket,so channels like yours gives them a taste of a F1 weekend,and shows that its not overly expensive, hopefully they're people saving for race nearest to them☘️🇮🇪
@landonmckeen4221
@landonmckeen4221 8 місяців тому
I like the Irish flag emoji and nice job?😊☘️🇮🇳🇮🇪
@azzamfs
@azzamfs Місяць тому
18:02 "just pick a reason of something you're interested in and that's your reason to go somewhere" is my main takeaway from this video. I'm not a F1 fan but this is such a great video to watch. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Also those two German dudes are the best. Definitely made your experience much more enjoyable, and you just made two great friends!
@DownieLive
@DownieLive Місяць тому
Absolutely!
@ItzYamiii
@ItzYamiii 11 місяців тому
i love how you met the germans and all instantly became friends, and ended up all hanging out together. Racing brings the boys together
@STaTic8137
@STaTic8137 11 місяців тому
rich parents brought those boys together
@hiimrezgaming9885
@hiimrezgaming9885 11 місяців тому
@@STaTic8137 What?
@philsonnenberg6092
@philsonnenberg6092 11 місяців тому
@@STaTic8137 or maybe 668k subscribers to his channel
@youmakeitreal
@youmakeitreal 11 місяців тому
Family
@MrCharlan1
@MrCharlan1 11 місяців тому
@@STaTic8137 hahahaha stay jealous lad and you won't achieve anything in life
@ms-jw3oy
@ms-jw3oy 11 місяців тому
I was part of the engineering team that designed KAIA (Jeddah Airport). The reason it seems so empty is that it is the main airport for Makkah so during Hajj it is the busiest airport in the world for about a month. The rest of the year it is way to large for the number of passengers that pass through it. Jeddah is much more known as a seaport.
@boltz8609
@boltz8609 Місяць тому
Super cool info! Thanks for sharing that!
@usaidhello
@usaidhello 9 місяців тому
You seem like the kind of guy I would definitely enjoy spending time with going to a F1 race. Really awesome and humble.
@jamieusman
@jamieusman 10 місяців тому
That wasn't Bernie Ecclestone, that was Mohamed Bin Sulayem, the FIA President. Bernie was the owner of F1, which he then sold to Liberty Media.
@dreserdeviant609
@dreserdeviant609 5 місяців тому
Bernie is a true G. He married an almost 40-year-old younger girl from Bosnia and when they came to Belgrade 20 years ago I saw them when they came to visit her family and to buy some property. Bernie is an F1 it self saw them 15 years ago
@jordanferguson1659
@jordanferguson1659 11 місяців тому
Those German dudes were awesome and so friendly! You're lucky to have met them
@xpveixel
@xpveixel 11 місяців тому
agreed but dont like the profile picture 😉
@angeljaimes3543
@angeljaimes3543 11 місяців тому
I just hope they didn't decide on visiting the Emilia Romagna race after
@RT-xj3of
@RT-xj3of 11 місяців тому
Forreal I’d definitely take them up on that offer. They seemed super cool
@Schnapsbrennor
@Schnapsbrennor 11 місяців тому
A serious question, did you really have to subtitle them? I'm German myself so obviously I had no trouble understanding them.
@darrenowen3338
@darrenowen3338 11 місяців тому
@@Schnapsbrennor Me neither, their English was excellent.
@sandrarivera1262
@sandrarivera1262 11 місяців тому
From an introverted, anxious style person's perspective, I am in awe of how you did this trip. Last minute flights, almost zero research, and such a frivolous attitude walking around. I aspire to be this level of easygoing. The video is great, man
@DownieLive
@DownieLive 11 місяців тому
Thanks! Good luck to you in your travels.
@eden5260
@eden5260 11 місяців тому
As an introverted person myself I think you're confusing two different things. I'm an introvert I tend to be alone and I'm very easygoing and not stressed. I've been around Asia and Europe by myself I moved to China etc etc . the main place I don't feel comfortable is back home :) the place I became the introverted person I am
@cm-kl2wx
@cm-kl2wx 11 місяців тому
@@eden5260 Introversion is a mindset and not dependant on geography...I assume you're not living in N.Korea...
@Hyperborean_2
@Hyperborean_2 11 місяців тому
Bahrain is nice
@eden5260
@eden5260 11 місяців тому
@@cm-kl2wx what are you even talking about, Where did you get the idea of Geography . And no it isn't a mindset it's characteristics
@Peky2915
@Peky2915 8 місяців тому
UKposts recommended me this video and watching you enjoy your first race live was heartwarming. I've been to the race track four times (2005, 2006, 2022 and 2023), and every time has been an amazing experience. The people attending is so friendly and it doesn't matter what team or driver they support, you can have a nice chat with anyone about F1. And watching the cars live, the sound of the engines roaring, the tires scretching, the smell on the braking points... It gives me goosebumps every time, I honestly will never grow tired of it. So watching the sheer joy and passion you were feeling throwed me back to that moments. And it made me think about going to Bahrain next year instead of staying here on Spain!
@_-69-_
@_-69-_ 10 місяців тому
Vincent and Sinan are Ehrenmänner! 💪🏽
@malcolmallen3687
@malcolmallen3687 11 місяців тому
A European vlog with the Germans is a must do adventure... Please bring the rest of us for the ride. Thanks! 😎🚗🧝
@8tonystark8
@8tonystark8 11 місяців тому
Sinan - 110% serbian
@MatiiCripps
@MatiiCripps 11 місяців тому
agreed!!
@ciclid
@ciclid 11 місяців тому
the fact that you got footage from your new friends in their own seats on race day is so SWEET I love it!
@juliusturner3037
@juliusturner3037 10 місяців тому
THAT was EPIC! Really good production!!! I thought I was the only one who noticed that!!!😊
@papakimchitv674
@papakimchitv674 5 місяців тому
You actually have a great view of the track! You get to see Turn 1, 2 and 3 action while also getting the action from Turns 9 and 10.
@BobbyGeneric145
@BobbyGeneric145 9 місяців тому
The best part of traveling is the friends you make. Even my mother at 68 on her retirement vacation to Europe fell into a group of travel friends! She still keeps in touch with them to this day.
@ritav4022
@ritav4022 11 місяців тому
"AND THE BEER, THE WHOLE BEER, I WOULD PAY"
@safekraka
@safekraka 10 місяців тому
Great video. Fantastic to see a "normal person's" trip to F1 instead of ballers with out a budget. Cheers mate.
@DownieLive
@DownieLive 10 місяців тому
Thanks 👍
@Jarda98
@Jarda98 2 місяці тому
yeah because the average joe can just casually fly out for 2 thousand lol
@MarioGarciduenas
@MarioGarciduenas 2 місяці тому
im low key jealous on how lovely your trip looks! The Germans seem soo cool! Big fan! thanks for the vicarious experience!
@Ryan-zf2ws
@Ryan-zf2ws 10 місяців тому
Dude I could tell you were a fellow Cdn right away. Respectful, open to experiences, and happy. Love it.
@ffejeroni1
@ffejeroni1 11 місяців тому
Just start a new channel where the 3 of you just hit every race together. I have a feeling people would watch.
@DownieLive
@DownieLive 11 місяців тому
That’s a great idea!
@dominic_t.
@dominic_t. 11 місяців тому
100%. You 3 staying in the same hotel, getting along and enjoyig is a sign. Sign of, to do more F1 races. You should do 👍
@davidnoseworthy4540
@davidnoseworthy4540 11 місяців тому
Hey, the Sinon/Vincent cam was good in this episode of Downie Live. There may be something here for us F1 fans
@antfranks328
@antfranks328 11 місяців тому
This is the best idea ever!! Please do this!!!
@KonorSacks
@KonorSacks 11 місяців тому
Better yet do a series with them
@scottpecora371
@scottpecora371 11 місяців тому
$3500 for that much travel, water front hotel, good food, great company, and a generous country. I think $3500 was a bargain. Well done, and thank you. I enjoyed the experience!
@frankpienkosky5688
@frankpienkosky5688 10 місяців тому
wait till his college loan payments come due again!
@NneonNTJ
@NneonNTJ 10 місяців тому
For F1 it's definitely a bargain, for F1 in Belgium at Spa the price would be more than double.
@davekurt1433
@davekurt1433 10 місяців тому
Most importantly a safe country unlike Europe
@NneonNTJ
@NneonNTJ 10 місяців тому
@@davekurt1433 How is Europa unsafe?
@alexandreducharme4811
@alexandreducharme4811 8 місяців тому
@@frankpienkosky5688 Huh? He's Canadian. College is not expensive. I live in Québec and it was like 300$ per session full time 😅
@shazas4350
@shazas4350 10 місяців тому
I'm glad you enjoyed! I go every year cause I live in Bahrain. It is usually very low key and less people go. This year was the busiest its ever been.
@stephenstorey6653
@stephenstorey6653 10 місяців тому
great guys you met!! that's what matters when travelling to places. Its the people you meet and the connections you make! Simply Priceless!
@Johnny2Gats
@Johnny2Gats 11 місяців тому
Germans in my experience have always been super chill. Sinan and Vincent 100% have that same vibe!
@8tonystark8
@8tonystark8 11 місяців тому
Sinan eing serbian af
@madrooky1398
@madrooky1398 11 місяців тому
@@8tonystark8 Surprise there are people with migration background in the second most favoured migration destination of the world after the US. 🖖
@TheRobster500Channel
@TheRobster500Channel 11 місяців тому
Can we just have a massive applause for Vincent en Sinan! those guys are amazing! those 2 make me proud of being a european (belgian myself) we’re not all bad people 👏🔥 btw, you have a new sub 🙏
@zacherius137
@zacherius137 11 місяців тому
It’s not the people who are bad in Belgium, it are your roads. Daaaamn, when you’re going to fix those? Greetings from 🇳🇱
@TheRobster500Channel
@TheRobster500Channel 11 місяців тому
@@zacherius137 😂 can’t argue with that friend 👏
@mamavswild
@mamavswild 11 місяців тому
Bad people?!?!! In Europe?!?! Nah bro, y’all are awesome! The only time I’ve ever felt bad being in Europe was in France. They were a little rude to me when I tried to speak my broken French to be polite. But that could have just been a one-off…maybe I caught that area in a bad mood. I’ve been all over Europe and I think nicest people I met were in Germany although admittedly I’ve never been to the Netherlands….that’s next. I want to go to zandvoort since I’m a pretend-Dutch member of the orange army! 😀 I live in Colorado and I did the math…to go to COTA OR Vegas would cost me over $10,000 for tickets, travel, room and board…to fly to the Netherlands and watch the race there, total, would be LESS than watching it in my home country! The demand is just too high here in the US and even with 3 races, us normal middle class people are priced out of the races. Three races may seem like a lot to one country in Europe, but when your nation has 350 million people in it and is over 2,000 miles wide….it’s not so many races after all.
@TheRobster500Channel
@TheRobster500Channel 11 місяців тому
@@mamavswild trust me, the only time we love to go to france is for holidays nothing else. me personally don’t like the attitude from most of the french people i’ve met going there.
@mcsquared2330
@mcsquared2330 11 місяців тому
After living in Germany (Bitburg) for 3 years in the USAF, close to the Lux and Belgium borders, I can easily say I never met anyone I didn't like. I heard Paris was bad, but with the amount of tourists, I'd be grumpy too. Lol
@Esteb86
@Esteb86 10 місяців тому
Went to COTA last year with my Dad. Watching the race itself wasn't as good as watching on tv. However, everything else about seeing it live is amazing. The sounds, all the events going on around the track, the vibes of all the fans. It was an awesome time. Hoping to go to the Vegas race next year.
@Will-ef2tw
@Will-ef2tw 5 місяців тому
Go to long beach gp down by turn one. High up in the grand stands
@frankpienkosky5688
@frankpienkosky5688 Місяць тому
every travel agency has package deals to Vegas...you can get there cheap
@Tjelsee
@Tjelsee 10 місяців тому
As an f1 fan that one day hopes to be able to go to a f1 race. I'm very happy to see this kind of content, I hope you'll be able to go to more f1 races and share more of this sort of content!
@terised
@terised 11 місяців тому
Couldn't even afford $350 let alone $3500 so I'll just have to live vicariously through you Mike. Looking forward to your next meetup with Vincent and Sinan.
@bella_testastretta
@bella_testastretta 11 місяців тому
I hope you are a young lad lol.
@terised
@terised 11 місяців тому
@@bella_testastretta nope an old dame
@bella_testastretta
@bella_testastretta 11 місяців тому
@@terised what have you done with your life that you can't afford $3500 let alone $350 lol
@PainzDead
@PainzDead 11 місяців тому
@@bella_testastretta 😭 ahahahahah stopppp im creasing looool
@jeanprimeau5689
@jeanprimeau5689 11 місяців тому
@@bella_testastretta Ooooof out of touch MF
@fleishum
@fleishum 11 місяців тому
As Mike said, it's not about a Formula 1 race. It's about not letting opportunities or moments pass us by. How many have said "I've always wanted to..." or "I wish I could..." What's stopping us? Even if we may not be able to do something right now, what steps can we take to make it happen? Thank you Mike for sharing.
@shawnokeefe1580
@shawnokeefe1580 11 місяців тому
Saudi’s dude…no booze
@Geometric-Rate
@Geometric-Rate 11 місяців тому
This should be pinned.
@josejaimemondlane1998
@josejaimemondlane1998 11 місяців тому
100% agreed, dont wait for something happen, just go ahead
@anthonyscofield2294
@anthonyscofield2294 11 місяців тому
Maybe 3500$ is stopping us?
@josejaimemondlane1998
@josejaimemondlane1998 11 місяців тому
@@anthonyscofield2294 $3500 its just challenge, you must win these challenges
@catfi5h336
@catfi5h336 5 місяців тому
I got chills in the segments you filmed by the track...even through my tiny speakers I'm more convinced than ever that I need to see a race in person
@ronanmcw
@ronanmcw 5 місяців тому
I went to the Suzuka GP from the UK and it's a similar distance. A Grand Prix is the perfect event to base a visit to a strange country around, it gives structure and purpose and the foundations of an itinery while enough freedom to explore in between. Also you never have to worry about what shirt people are wearing unless it's orange (not papaya), everyone is friendly and welcoming and not tribal.
@wisteriastone5975
@wisteriastone5975 2 місяці тому
we want go to Suzuka so you can give us some advice
@MrJoel9679
@MrJoel9679 11 місяців тому
Vincent and Sinan are legends. Looking forward to seeing you all reunite in Europe.
@jimpern
@jimpern 11 місяців тому
I've been to around 20 Grands Prix since 1975, and you're right: the in-person experience is not to be missed. But I'm older now and I'm satisfied to watch on TV, in part because TV coverage is vastly superior to what it used to be! Ironically, I've been to the most races in Canada, and Montreal is a great place to visit in June (even if one doesn't speak French, or whatever it is that the French claim that they speak in Quebec). My last race was in Austin in 2015, and the view from the turn 12 grandstand was the best I ever had at any GP. If you can afford Texas prices, consider it (especially if you can driver there rather than flying), but if you want to go to a race in Europe, I'd suggest Spa; just bring a poncho.
@mattpelletier6982
@mattpelletier6982 11 місяців тому
im going to montreal grand prix this season!! I'm so excited and this makes me even more pumped to go!
@Tilemason1
@Tilemason1 11 місяців тому
My best GP by far was the 86 Mexican GP first one in 16 years. I got into the pits using my California Malibu Grand Prix holographic gocart license 😅😂😊 I ended up getting into the Benetton pit met Luciano Benetton who gave me 3 sweaters and fed me this insane lunch. Also gave me a team mechanic embroidered shirt🤯. I was walking around the course and the stand's wearing a Marlboro t shirt from the long beach GP and all these people kept coming up with pen and paper for autograph, I raced motocross but wasn't anyone special. Then I met Clay Regazzoni and one of his friends said that all these people thought I was Keke Rossberg 😱 I didn't speak any Spanish but I used it to my HUGE advantage for the weekend 😏. Then back in the pits I met Gordon Murray in the Brabham pit and he also gave me an embroidered mechanic shirt. So in 86 the economy was crashing so much banks were only open 3 hrs a day and I learned after exchanging 200$ that the next day the amount of pesos was much higher so WOW I had such a good time with the Benetton team I went back and met Flavio Briatore and they're new young driver Gerhard Berger, he was very cool so I kinda picked him for the win, though he'd never won before nor had the team. Well my taxi driver was a connected man and I said I wanted to place a bet on Berger, he took me to this big house up in the mountains and I met Pedro who was a bookie. I put 40$ US on Berger and went on to watch the race. Well Gerhard Berger and the Benetton team won the first race of their History. Apparently he was at 300 to 1 and I won 12,000$ Pedro the bookie said congratulations and don't come back. I gave my taxi driver 2k and have memories and memorabilia for a lifetime ❣️🤯😱🙏🏁🏆
@jimpern
@jimpern 11 місяців тому
@@Tilemason1 Lucky you! With today's security you probably wouldn't be able to do any of that nowadays.
@Tilemason1
@Tilemason1 11 місяців тому
@@jimpern 💯%🎯 I'm sure I got in because they hadn't had a race there in 16 years and with their huge earthquake the fall prior so many were out of work. I think they hired many from the local community, I do have to say finding out the folks were asking for autograph because they thought I was Keke cracked me up but I did get a very lucky date😏 with a beautiful blonde blue eyed Mexican girl quite literally in the middle of the course, if you ever go to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez it's built around like 8 soccer pitches and we had fun on the grass.❣️🙏🏆
@Tilemason1
@Tilemason1 11 місяців тому
@@mattpelletier6982 been to that one once in the early 80s when they had the Detroit GP the next week so really cost effective
@TheDanimalHD
@TheDanimalHD 10 місяців тому
My first in-person race was at this year's Montreal Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve and it was wild! The first thing that was starkly different between your experience at Bahrain and mine, was that Bahrain was MUCH more open and spacious! The circuit in Montreal was so packed tight with people that you are literally shoulder to shoulder with people anytime you're not in the grandstand. And I completely agree with you when you say that the sound and the feeling of the cars going by makes it worth it! We got to the track while practice 1 already started and when I heard the first car go by I actually looked up into the sky thinking that a jet went by lol! The wind noise and the feeling of the cars going by is like nothing I've ever experienced before. And I can't stress enough, the sound and feel of the engines, the smell of the hot brakes, the feeling of the cars going over the rumble strips *chef's kiss", something that I'll never forget.
@sunofa67
@sunofa67 2 місяці тому
I loved watching the gradual crescendo of your excitement. I often travel alone, and the same thing happens. The wonderment of a new land and the unexpected outcomes can make one cautious, but keeping an open mind and a willingness to explore usually leads to the joy and excitement you expressed in your video. The German guys were the coolest. It's always nice to meet people and make a connection, seeing how much in common we have with others clear across the world. I so enjoyed watching your video. The energy was received.
@mamavswild
@mamavswild 11 місяців тому
I’ve always been afraid to travel alone but making friends along the way sounds like it would make the whole thing worth it!
@theFirstAidKit
@theFirstAidKit 11 місяців тому
Most people don't realise this, but you can tip your toes into similar experiences pretty much at home as well. Go out by yourself, meet people, be social and experience the random events as they happen. If you want something a bit more exotic, go to a nearby city and book a cheap airbnb for a weekend and do the same. Traveling is just an extra layer to that. You wouldn't believe the situations I found myself in when doing this for a few years right at my home country. Met my wife like that as well.
@stephenhunter9234
@stephenhunter9234 11 місяців тому
I'm sat in the stand next to the guy in this video and took a friend with me this year. The year before I went on my own and made friends with this fantastic group of people. Ended up hanging out with them all weekend. Hung out with them again this year and introduced my friend as well. Point I'm making is, GO FOR IT! Life makes amazing things happen when you just go for it and make yourself vulnerable. NATURE LOVES COURAGE
@mikesallaberry3718
@mikesallaberry3718 10 місяців тому
I love traveling alone because you can be super spontaneous and you end up meeting way more locals and other travelers. Give it a try!
@kencase2179
@kencase2179 11 місяців тому
What a fun time! You visited a country you’ve never been to, stayed in an awesome hotel, and you met friends for life and an invitation to meet up for a European race. And free beer for your European race! LOL. Looking forward to your next trip where ever that will be. We’re happy that you’re bringing us along.
@capalluisce
@capalluisce 6 місяців тому
This is so inspiring!! My sister and I have been wondering about this exact experience, and you just made it look phenomenal.
@311albassam
@311albassam 10 місяців тому
As a very proud Bahraini, i am happy to see this video. We wish to welcome everyone to our country. I really wish i had known and welcomed you as my guest.
@fai9allica
@fai9allica 11 місяців тому
Michael, as a Bahraini this video made me very proud of my country and how great tourists like you enjoy it! I'm very glad you liked it and hope to see you again soon because there are many more to see in our country! Our country is so small to the point that I knew each place you've been to! 😅 Great personality, coverage, and company. We hope to see you back soon! 🙏🏼🇧🇭❤️
@DavidStebbins
@DavidStebbins 11 місяців тому
It has been decades since I have been to an F1 race in person. My experience is that fans everywhere are very friendly. Everyone at the track shares a love of F1.
@Peasmouldia
@Peasmouldia 10 місяців тому
As a kid in the 60s I was fortunate enough to be taken to the British GP at Brands. While Jim Clark and Graham Hill raced for the win, I played football with other kids in an adjacent field! I've since seen the folly of my ways....
@paulaus
@paulaus 10 місяців тому
Agreed. I'm Aussie who went to Austin and everyone was up for a chat and a good time.
@ezragonzalez8936
@ezragonzalez8936 10 місяців тому
I can't wait for the 100% EV formula one what an amazing yawn that is going to be! lol
@sandygeorge9741
@sandygeorge9741 10 місяців тому
​@@ezragonzalez8936 Everything fun is being taken away.
@FaceFish9
@FaceFish9 10 місяців тому
@@ezragonzalez8936 Electronic Formula will not happen in F1
@stositime
@stositime 10 місяців тому
You’re genuinely giving me an idea to do this next year. From a fellow Canadian due for a trip - thank you
@frankpienkosky5688
@frankpienkosky5688 Місяць тому
besides the 3 in the US, you've got Canada and Mexico city...all within reach
@QuimFreecss
@QuimFreecss 10 місяців тому
I'm so happy for you, what a great experience! It was a nice watch cheers
@noamanahmedbaig4812
@noamanahmedbaig4812 10 місяців тому
I was born and raised in Bahrain. It’s such a great experience to see Bahrain getting the recognition it deserves. Also when you said a mere 16BHD for your ride. It struck me as OMG that’s expensive 😅
@EnnoMaffen
@EnnoMaffen 7 місяців тому
I had a feeling he had to pay a hefty tourist tax on that one :D
@bnto8788
@bnto8788 6 місяців тому
lol he said 16 and i figured oh thats cheap af then saw 43usd and realized he paid the tourist tax
@JiroMusik
@JiroMusik 11 місяців тому
He was all in for the drinks and found out about the dry airline really quick 😂
@bpw126
@bpw126 11 місяців тому
Scum muslim countries.
@simonkevnorris
@simonkevnorris 10 місяців тому
In the 90s one guy from work in the UK flew to Australia and found he was on a non smoking flight. Apparently he wanted to give up smoking!
@chickennuggets8850
@chickennuggets8850 10 місяців тому
He shouldve asked for a dry wine
@kyleheron38
@kyleheron38 6 місяців тому
Nailed it with the issues surrounding access to information while watching each session. We just did COTA last weekend, and until we got our hands on radio scanners to listen in, it was tough to follow. Mobile device bandwidth is choked up, and some places it’s hard to hear the announcer.
@jeez0r
@jeez0r 10 місяців тому
that's what it's about , make friends , and cool ones too , with a sense of humour . Great video , never seen anything of yours before but this was a delight . good job downie
@waltergreen6285
@waltergreen6285 11 місяців тому
My first F1 race was the 2006 Bahrain event. The experience was incredible and so memorable. I was lucky enough to be invited to a suite overlooking the starting grid, and will never forget the energy of the start of the race….having attended NASCAR, NHRA, sprint cars, super cross and numerous other motor sports, the start of an F1 race ranks among the most memorable. Glad you enjoyed the experience, the country, and was able to share the whole adventure with new friends and your followers.
@frankpienkosky5688
@frankpienkosky5688 10 місяців тому
booked tickets for my first NASCAR race in the front row...was like being passed by a runaway express train!...could actually feel the force of it push you back...then I saw that "Final Destination" movie....now I sit much higher!.....remember that wheel that flew over the entire grandstand at the recent Indy race?
@kickthesky
@kickthesky 11 місяців тому
The German people are so awesome! Such friendly people wherever you go. It does not surprise me that they were quick to strike up a friendship with you. It looks like the people in Bahrain are very nice, too. What a beautiful, modern country. Looks like a great place to visit.
@jansinner
@jansinner 11 місяців тому
Germans are everywhere
@8tonystark8
@8tonystark8 11 місяців тому
Sinan is 110% serbian
@Haathaters
@Haathaters 11 місяців тому
​@@8tonystark8 turkish german I believe, 99%
@dreserdeviant609
@dreserdeviant609 5 місяців тому
probably Bosnian but doesn't matter we are the same people@@8tonystark8
@ucheucheuche
@ucheucheuche 10 місяців тому
In the UK for cheap you can go to Brands Hatch or Silverstone race circuits in June July August to watch classic cars and past F1 cars from the 70s and 60s race around the track. The roaring, wheezing and grunting sounds these beautiful monsters make feels fantastic.
@boraborabob1
@boraborabob1 10 місяців тому
This is the best video I've seen in years and I watch them every day all day. Fantastic.
@helenramsdell1959
@helenramsdell1959 11 місяців тому
I'm not into formula 1 but I love how excited all 3 of you were at the races! Its so cool to watch folks enjoying , really enjoying, what they love!
@frankpienkosky5688
@frankpienkosky5688 Місяць тому
you've got to go at least once just to soak it all up....
@lenniedavis1294
@lenniedavis1294 11 місяців тому
The 2 German guys are really cool. You're lucky to have met them! Also im not a fan of racing but i love hearing the loudness of it. I think ide enjoy a race in person someday.
@theoztreecrasher2647
@theoztreecrasher2647 11 місяців тому
You meet so many different folks when you travel. A few of them will be real crud but you can dodge them on the trip and never think of them again. But you will also meet some real gems and those friendships will remain with you for all your lives regardless of where you all live in the world. 😊
@lenniedavis1294
@lenniedavis1294 11 місяців тому
@@theoztreecrasher2647 I spent 10 years straight traveling around Canada and the USA. I know. Made a lot of friends who I’m still friends with today. My next goal is over seas.
@danmaiers3451
@danmaiers3451 10 місяців тому
I really enjoyed the video. I think we all have preconceptions until we see different. I would definitely go to Bahrain. It was a beautiful place. Thanks as always Mike!
@xXSlImReEfErXx
@xXSlImReEfErXx 10 місяців тому
Yusef is a gem! He needs to keep that energy all the time!
@aburidhwan6277
@aburidhwan6277 10 місяців тому
I am german myself and i feel the last sentence from vincent in my heart. No one is getting thirsty in germany!
@philolson5110
@philolson5110 11 місяців тому
7:20 “Dunkin’ Donuts, Pizza Hut, McDonalds, Starbucks, … I’ve arrived at the American Embassy here.” 😂😅🤣. SO TRUE! I think this is the funniest thing I’ve ever heard you say and I’ve watched dozens of your videos…. LOL!
@VeeVeeMee
@VeeVeeMee 10 місяців тому
"keep that energy all the time" - what a legend
@R3troZone
@R3troZone 8 днів тому
Meeting those two guys made the whole video. That's awesome, glad you made some friends and had a great time.
@PokhrajRoy.
@PokhrajRoy. 11 місяців тому
Sinan and Vincent were cool people to hang out with! 👏🏽
@ericw1629
@ericw1629 11 місяців тому
I'm almost surprised you expected more people on your flight to be going to the race from NYC haha! With now 5 races in North America, it's so easy to see without the crazy travel. Headed to Montreal in June for just under $300USD. The big streets (Crescent for example) shut down for the weekend and it's a great party downtown. Highly recommend you experience it for yourself one year. SO much history in MTL!
@lazichicken1236
@lazichicken1236 11 місяців тому
Hell ya to Montreal. I went with my family back in 2016 and the festival atmosphere was amazing
@RocoPop
@RocoPop 11 місяців тому
Been to Montreal a couple times before for NYE. It is now my favorite North American City. Such a amazing time every trip. Always wanted to go to the race. Will hope to check it out in 24.
@eschtone
@eschtone 11 місяців тому
Awesome video. Glad you had a great trip.
@NigelHay
@NigelHay 10 місяців тому
Finally catching up on your videos, i tend to binge watch every other month. Congratulations on over 1.1M views on this one. Well deserved.
@ussgrisham
@ussgrisham 10 місяців тому
That was awesome man as an F1 fan in the states it’s just so darn expensive to go, what you did it’s insane , I never would have imagined it would cost so little to travel and see a race 1/2 way round the world!
@davidcampbell6146
@davidcampbell6146 11 місяців тому
Attending F1 in person is great !!! While living in Italy, I went to Imola 2007 (San Marino) and Monza (2005/2007). If you think the current hybrids are loud, you sbould have heard those V8/V10's. The advantage for me was travel cost was low, due to living there, and at both circuits, I camped out in a Tent. The atmosphere was amazing, I met people from all over Europe. It's great that you were able to travel and attend the race for what you spent. It is a shame that the races here in the U.S. are as expensive as they are.
@solracer66
@solracer66 11 місяців тому
I went to Imola in 1994, I had a fantastic time and even got on the world tv feed during qualifying but it was a very sad thing for me too. My friend at the time worked for Ferrari F1 and even managed to get us a tour where I got to speak to some of the engineers.
@groningen0507
@groningen0507 11 місяців тому
yeah the f3 and f2 now... 5x louder
@TheTororist
@TheTororist 11 місяців тому
there was no imola in 2007. it only came back in 2020
@davidcampbell6146
@davidcampbell6146 11 місяців тому
@@TheTororist After looking back at my photos it was 2006, my memory got that wrong. LOL I do remember seeing the accident at the beginning of the race, can't remember who it was exactly, but the car got rolled heading towards the hairpin.
@CTcuber4K
@CTcuber4K 11 місяців тому
​@groningen0507 for me when i went to sliverstone F2 is slightly quieter than F1
@BlacqueJShellacque
@BlacqueJShellacque 11 місяців тому
The sound of the cars is something you can't describe. Especially under braking. The WOOOOSH sound is just so awesome. Montreal is fairly affordable too. Cheaper than just your flight, but obviously going to a completely different country was probably worth it.
@MrThatnativeguy
@MrThatnativeguy 11 місяців тому
If you think that sounds good listen to the V12 era F1 cars
@bentowle3478
@bentowle3478 11 місяців тому
Thinking about going to the Canadian gp. Would only be a bit over 2 hours driving
@ineverswag
@ineverswag 11 місяців тому
@@MrThatnativeguy those were rockets!!!
@IpsanAdventures
@IpsanAdventures 10 місяців тому
so cool! we just attended the Monaco Grand Prix and documented the experience.. it was a blast! Thanks for sharing your experience - loved watching the video!
@user-iy2lk3ud3v
@user-iy2lk3ud3v 4 місяці тому
Vincent and Sinan are Ehrenmänner! . "keep that energy all the time" - what a legend.
@skeletii
@skeletii 11 місяців тому
As a Bahrain resident watching this, I was trying to spot myself in that video, and its crazy to me that we were in the same Grand Stand , but overall great video, happy you enjoyed!
@solracer66
@solracer66 11 місяців тому
You can actually get cheaper tickets than €300 and a lot closer to home, 3-day grandstand tickets to the Canadian GP in Montreal start at CDN$195-295 (though the cheapest ones I can find available at the moment are CDN$555 because the cheaper tickets are sold out). General Admission tickets start at CDN$175 by the way but I would not recommend them. Prices have really changed over the years, I paid USD$130 for three-day tickets to the 1994 San Marino GP with the race day tickets being gold level at the back of the starting grid!
@LungsMcGee
@LungsMcGee 7 місяців тому
I've never been to a Formula 1 race, but I hardly missed a race from 1977 to 2021, then gave it up for a while after what happened in Abu Dhabi in 2021. But that was all on TV, mostly on re-runs to start with, then later live with Sky and Fox. After my cooling off period I'm getting back into it again, and these videos are great. They really show what it's like to be at the track. I live in Australia and I've been to heaps of Supercars races, mostly shouted by vendors I have associations with, so the VIP treatment was out of this world, but I always go to my home race in Surfer's Paradise on the Gold Coast with a general admission ticket . I would so love to go and get mixed up in a Formula 1 race with some privileged access. Who knows, maybe it will happen one day. A long time ago a I knew a Fijian guy who married Damon Hill's sister, Sam. Maybe I could lean on that. I'll let you know.
@MichaelNouwen
@MichaelNouwen 11 місяців тому
My first F1 event was also in Bahrain, but last year. We went there because of the price, but mostly because it was a country we would never visit under any other circumstances. I am so happy we went there. Not just because of the race, but because of the country, people and overall experience. Totally worth it!
@jetwah4109
@jetwah4109 11 місяців тому
I went to the Canadian GP last year for my first f1 race. I was able to walk within 3 feet of the track in the middle of turn 2. The noise and atmosphere was incredible
@nigelholroyd2942
@nigelholroyd2942 4 місяці тому
I've picked up on this a little late (!) Brilliant, Really enjoyed this, & you met the nicest Fellas along the way, Looking forward to the next one, next best thing to being there...Thanks mate, 👍
@AadamAmeer
@AadamAmeer Місяць тому
The tickets u have got are not the cheapest ( Victory stand is cheaper), but telling u as a big fun of F1 who never misses any races, this stand is the best to watch a F1 race! The most interesting things are happening in front of that stand! After Paddock the next expensive stand is Main Grand stand and there u see nothing, except pit stops which are happening just 2-3 times during the race. Happy you enjoyed ur experience of Bahrain 🇧🇭
@dianeboileau2026
@dianeboileau2026 11 місяців тому
What a great video Michael! Good for you for just going and doing what you love! Meeting 2 new friends was a bonus and I have a feeling we will be seeing them again on one of your adventures!
@goodfes
@goodfes 11 місяців тому
Any F1 fan has to see an actual race at least once, what a great adventure. At some point I want the Indy oval experience..
@utry_daniel438
@utry_daniel438 11 місяців тому
You should consider a NASCAR race too. I know it gets a lot of flack (and as a lifelong fan a lot of it's deserved) but any oval racing in almost any series is seriously awesome. And you just can't beat that American V8 sound imo.
@jessallen7756
@jessallen7756 11 місяців тому
Nothing beats the Indianapolis 500......that's why it's called the Greatest Spectacle in Racing....I've been to every 500 since I was 4 yrs old in 1977
@utry_daniel438
@utry_daniel438 11 місяців тому
@@jessallen7756 I've been considering going to Indy for a few years now, how is the view of the track? Like how much can you see?
@benjaminstuver3825
@benjaminstuver3825 11 місяців тому
Was at Indy F1 in 2000 and 01. Montreal in 98. That was a great spectacle. Not just the sound, but the feel of those engines touching deep down inside and tickling your soul! Superb memories
@robertgettell740
@robertgettell740 11 місяців тому
​@@utry_daniel438 Although I have only sat up high in turn 4 for practice, it is a wonderful vantage point because you can see them come around turn 3, 4, and down the main straight. The two races I've attended (1982, 2015) there I sat near turn 1. Was too low to see much, especially in'82 because no video screens.
@UniteChopRise
@UniteChopRise 2 місяці тому
As someone who loves travel and experiences and also been to Bahrain I’m so pumped for you ! This was such a cool experience and I love that you have the courage to just go on your own. I’ve never been that courageous!
@DownieLive
@DownieLive 2 місяці тому
Thank you so much!!
@280warrior
@280warrior 10 місяців тому
What an adventure! Awesome! I went to the 2001 USGP with a couple of my buddies, we had a great time. Like you said, you have to do things in person, much better than watching on a screen!
@whircan28
@whircan28 10 місяців тому
I'm really enjoyed your video, even I can't stop smiling til now HAHAHA!! Thanks for creating this masterpiece. I can clearly feel how you felt during this trip, the excitement, nervousness, the atmosphere inside and outside the track and don't forget the most lovely part--made new friends and received an invitation for the race in EU!! Can't wait for your next wonderful journey in EU and meet with them again!
@albinobeach
@albinobeach 11 місяців тому
Dutch GP would be my suggestion, probably a crazy atmosphere. I did Monza in 2019 and it was amazing, sat a parabolica with all the tifosi, i'll never forget it, I also really loved Italy, my girlfriend and I had a great trip.
@Jared-jx4mi
@Jared-jx4mi 10 місяців тому
Wow! This looks like a beautiful place to visit, I wouldn't had ever considered it as a travel destination until this video, so thank you!
@ian7155
@ian7155 10 місяців тому
What a great trip. Sinan and Vincent should meet you in Vegas for the race!
@colmlawless
@colmlawless 11 місяців тому
I did this race in 2022 and it was such a blast watching you get to enjoy the event this year. Bahrain was a lovely place to visit and I found the locals really nice. Great video 👌
@naomibennett6655
@naomibennett6655 11 місяців тому
If you travel again for another race get the F1 app on your phone. Great commentary and live timing. And how awesome is meeting like minded people at these events! I still keep in contact with people I met in 2009 at the Nurbergring
@gene6867
@gene6867 10 місяців тому
Oh, yes, good idea for sure
@CaptainAlbatross
@CaptainAlbatross 10 місяців тому
Fun video!! Looks like a great experience, but if you think this is loud, you should've gone a couple of years back, when they drove V8's. I went to Spa, Belgium in 2012 and 2015 and while the 2015 cars were impressive (same spec they drive now), the 2012 V8 were absolutely bonkers. One passing by was completely insane, but the entire field passing you by on race pace? Divine. No other word for it. Otherworldly. And impossible to be around of you were not wearing earplugs. Damn, i want to go back again!
@frankpienkosky5688
@frankpienkosky5688 Місяць тому
when everyone reaches for the ear plugs you know you're at a formula one race...at least that's what it used to be.....
@angelmunoz6658
@angelmunoz6658 7 місяців тому
your determination inspires me to leave my fears behind and now im planning travel to a F1 race
@burtpanzer
@burtpanzer 10 місяців тому
It was a very enjoyable trip... thanks for having us along for the ride.
@bobmatrix1
@bobmatrix1 11 місяців тому
You are simitaniously checking off everything on my bucket list AND making me a bucket list!
@racheltee364
@racheltee364 2 місяці тому
Dunno how I just came across your video but I've just been glued from start to finish - loved it! You're just a great bloke, so open and friendly👏👏 I've lived in the UAE for 14yrs but haven't been to BAH F1 yet, was hoping this year but sadly no. I'm now even more keen to go in 2025. Thanks for being so open to the Middle East, its lovely, innit?😉 Suggest you and your great new German pals try Monaco F1 next. Epic experience and I did it on a budget too. Keep posting!🙏👍
@TomWick
@TomWick 2 місяці тому
Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed this immensely. I used to like going to see live F1 and Indy racing, the cars, the crowds, venues, and teams up close, but unless a race lines up with a planned vacation trip, following a broadcasted race is just so much more interesting and cost effective. I do visit historic racing events like Laguna Seca. Le Mans is on my bucket list.
@svgproductions72
@svgproductions72 11 місяців тому
Doing more things in person is my motto lately as well! Was a NASCAR fan as a kid and I finally went to the Daytona 500 back in 2019 and then convinced my buddies to go back in 2022 and they loved it. Do things in person!!
@nasserabdulla6609
@nasserabdulla6609 11 місяців тому
as a bahraini this video made me happy! glad you enjoyed your time here and you’re welcome back any time because theres so much you left undiscovered!!
@whentheworldwasatwar8717
@whentheworldwasatwar8717 11 місяців тому
Your country sure looks beautiful! I'll visit someday soon once I save up money lol
@luisito1273
@luisito1273 5 місяців тому
That was great, thanks for the intro to attending an F1 race. I am now thinking of attending one abroad in Europe someday. Thanks.
@felixbaumgartner2594
@felixbaumgartner2594 5 місяців тому
brilliant video. love your f1 content. look forward to see even more of it in the future 😉
@John_Fugazzi
@John_Fugazzi 11 місяців тому
DownieLive has done it again and come up with a new adventure that was truly unpredictable. There's no way I would have guessed a Formula One race in Bahrain I didn't even know they had Formula One racing in Bahrain; I'd heard about their famous pearls and that's about all I knew. I will not even try to guess the next place you will turn up.
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