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Absolute honour to be taken on the trip of a lifetime, bucket list items checked off, got to spend time with my best mate. Incredibly grateful for the experience, thank you Michael!
I love how you're not the typical bragging youtuber, flexing how expensive everything is, but just fully enjoy the experience and share your enthusiasm!
Your Bahrain trip last year made me buy a solo ticket to Bahrain for this years GP for my first flyaway race. Normally I use my motorbike to visit a European GP so this was much more relaxing! A lovely country. Great food, very friendly people and definitely the cleanest and most modern circuit I've attended. Although expensive to get to, the hotels, food and the ticket way cheaper than European grand prix. So in the end it works out very similar. Definitely worth the visit.
I just found your channel last night because my daughter and I have become huge F1 fans. I started by watching your 1st F1 trip and watched hours of your videos. I love how humble you have remained saying you didn’t know places like your hotel room existed despite being treated to such a dream trip! Thank you for sharing your travels with those like me who will never be able to take such trips.
What i love about your videos, is your child like enjoyment all all the things we see you do, and how willing you are to share the experiences with others. keep up the good work.
WOW... just wow. I've been along on most if not all of your adventures and this one was just unbelievable. Thank you, as always, for taking us along. Just amazing!!
Sometimes it pays to be the 1st! Nicely done Michael and Trent!! Awesome video and what a great honor to be part of that!! Always good to "Know a guy". Haha. Until the next video....keep the alarms happy in your 787!
Such a wonderful Blessing to a YT creator whom no doubt appreciated this Blesssing and shared it with us. Thanking the CEO whom Blessed Mike with this wonderful experience.
It seems like if you have any type of VIP ticket, you’re bound to meet some driver with how much running around they do. One of my friends got to sit in the Red Bull lounge for Austin a few years ago and Sergio and Max were just casually walking through and eating with them
Thanks Frances! I'm so happy Trent could come and that Holzkern wanted to come onboard as a sponsor. It really helped the whole experience come together.
Goosebumps! With travel as the appetizer, F1 being the main course and a dash of inspiration for dessert, this video had it all! The last episode of the Downie Travels by Train: America series that ended in Alaska gave me similar chills!!! You are truly an amazing content creator!
What an EPIC adventure! I know you showed us the plane ride, but the before and during...WOW! Thank you for taking us and Trent along. Truly, you deserved this adventure! Amazing!
I believe that the cheapest f1 video was the one that got recommended to me first. Since then I've binged all your videos, your attitude and positivity is infectious. I'm planning my first train trip this summer to visit a friend because of you!
Absolutely incredible. I'd saw off an appendage to get to just go to an F1 race. And you get to do this. I'll live through you because I won't ever get to go. Glad you guys had a great time!
Started with one Formula 1 video... watched all your F1 uploads! What an incredible journey, loved every single moment. And thanks for the motivation in the end, you just made my day! ❤
This was such a great video for so many reasons. Loved that you were able to share the moment with one of your best friends and your message at the end, A lot can happen in a year especially if you ask. Thank for the video! Can't wait for the next one. Cheers!
Wow! So glad to see you post man! I have to wait and watch with my wife but I had to comment and tell you we're glad you're well! Great content,take care!
Wow! What an inspiration you are. I first "met" you posting obscure corners of Vancouver during that period of isolation we all shared. Then "hung out" with you as things opened up and you began to travel across Canada and all the rest of your adventures. And now this! Bravo! Congratulations. And it's not about the money--though the money is a sweet part of the equation. It's about the story. You've also given me a psychological boost with a small project of my own. Reminded me to persist, to ask and to risk.
it would have been so awesome if you invited the german man from your bahrain video 11 months ago, he was so awesome and you guys again would be so cool. so glad for your first subscriber however!
It's absolutely incredible, the amount of amazing adventures you get to go on! Thank you sooooo much for always taking us with you! Great video, as always! 😊
I love your videos and can’t think of anyone more deserving of this awesome experience. Your first video to Bahrain was the reason I subscribed and can see how someone responded to it. Keep up the great work and travel we love to see it!!
Hey CEO, thanks for looking after Mike. I spent 17 years working for the F1 Teams, Arrows, BAR, McLaren. Can I have a flight? 🙂 Thanks for what you provided, Mike is awesome
YES!!!! I must admit...I was cheesing it just as much as you guys were. Thank you so much for sharing a dream with us all. Yes, that would be a dream too. Keep up sharing the joy! 😀
I literally had a grin from ear to ear watching this…honestly you’re so incredibly lucky…and I’m glad that this is happening to someone who actually deserves it…it proves to show that if you don’t ask, you don’t get…and it doesn’t hurt to just ask…the worst they can say is no…can’t wait to see more F1 videos!
I'm amazed by your storytelling and your positivity and curiosity all the time makes me smile for the entire episode. After this and your amazing narrowboating series you earned my subscription without hesitation. I wish you all the best!
Thank you so much for showing my beautiful country of Bahrain for a 2nd time to so many viewers. We would love to welcome you again. I hope you enjoyed your visit and make the F1 race attendance a staple in your calendar year.
I've seen more things for the first time (and probably the last time) in my life through the lens of your camera. This was GREAT. Thanks again for a thrill of a lifetime. God bless.
Wow! What a difference 12 months can make! And you took Teese along - so generous! Had to catch up today as so much is happening in the world that we need a good news story such as yours to lift the spirit. Now you are a bit closer to Australia, I look forward to seeing you and Teese doing a lot more travel around here and, maybe, I'll get to see you here in Melbourne. Thanks for posting this awesome experience from Bahrain.🙂🙂😉🙂
What an amazing and beautiful video. Thanks for the amazing positive attitude have gotten me watch weekly vids and daily to see what you been up to as a positive creator
Hello there, Downie! As a devoted fan of your work and channel, I just wanted to share a friendly tidbit: the refreshing gulf you’ve dipped into is none other than the “Persian Gulf”-a name steeped in centuries of history, inseparably entwined with the ancient land of Iran: Persia. Keep those adventures coming.
Friendliest people and vendors I've seen is in Aruba. Beach vendors ask if you need help and brings out maps and help you instead of pushing their own produce. Traffic was so nice, no rush, in the "worst" rush hour, people let other people drive out and if someone happened to block the traffic (going to the other lane), not a single horn, people just waited. "Meh, I'll get home sooner or later"
I am in awe! I believe your video on the 2023 Bahrain F1 GP is the video that introduced me to your channel. I loved that video back then, and I love this video now! Wow...just wow. I'm not gonna lie, I'm a little jealous but you totally deserved this opportunity! Thank you for sharing it with us mere mortals. In Dutch, there is a saying: een nee heb je, een ja kun je krijgen. Meaning: a no you have, a yes you can get. Seems fitting for this video.
Your video last year in Bahrain was the first video of yours I watched, and like the CEO of the circuit, I loved it! Seen lots of your older/newer vids since then, but this one had me smiling from the get-go! So happy for you!! Awesome video.
Wow! This is AMAZING! This makes me love the Bahrain circuit even more! This is stuff you can’t get watching F1 on the official TV app! Thanks for bringing us along - and being such a great model of friendship with Trent. Now if only one of my friends would take a cue from this video 😂 someone take me to F1!!
i saw your first video about bahrain gp and it literally inspired me to go this year and i LOVED IT!! it was my third ever race, first outside of europe and i was so pleasantly surprised by how well organized and CLEAN it was 🙈 happy to see you got the opportunity to go back and do all these fun things 🫶🏻
Great to see you! I just wish the F1 season wasn't a snooze fest. Decided to watch race recaps only, as we already know who is taking the crown this season. This content is more entertaining than F1 itself, lol.
Now this makes the whole series even better! It's awesome that you asked for that flight. What's that old saying? "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." Well Downie, Sir, you put that one top shelf, where little Suzie keeps the acne cream.
No other F1 CC had touched the subjects in your F1 vids. Who had done flyover above Bahrain circuit, exploring Bahrain, etc. Keep it up. F1 China next?
omg i just watching your video. middle in the video and honestly i love that you get this!! i only send you happiness and joy. ilove your style of videos and just enjoy your f1 come along videos
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What was the blue trim model name/no you got?
Sweet watches!!!
The CEO of the Bahrain GP is a very very smart guy. This is so amazing and nice of him. I call dibs on the next trip!
Haha, if something like this ever happens again, I'll be shocked!
@@DownieLive Only in Bahrain! Love the video . much love from Bahrain. Hope you come again
Absolute honour to be taken on the trip of a lifetime, bucket list items checked off, got to spend time with my best mate. Incredibly grateful for the experience, thank you Michael!
I was just happy to have you along again!
I love how you're not the typical bragging youtuber, flexing how expensive everything is, but just fully enjoy the experience and share your enthusiasm!
Your Bahrain trip last year made me buy a solo ticket to Bahrain for this years GP for my first flyaway race. Normally I use my motorbike to visit a European GP so this was much more relaxing! A lovely country. Great food, very friendly people and definitely the cleanest and most modern circuit I've attended. Although expensive to get to, the hotels, food and the ticket way cheaper than European grand prix. So in the end it works out very similar. Definitely worth the visit.
I just found your channel last night because my daughter and I have become huge F1 fans. I started by watching your 1st F1 trip and watched hours of your videos. I love how humble you have remained saying you didn’t know places like your hotel room existed despite being treated to such a dream trip! Thank you for sharing your travels with those like me who will never be able to take such trips.
Awesome! Thank you!
I'm glad you can watch the videos with your daughter, I think that's so fun!
Will you make more f1 content?
What i love about your videos, is your child like enjoyment all all the things we see you do, and how willing you are to share the experiences with others. keep up the good work.
I'm glad you appreciate it. Thank you so much!
WOW... just wow. I've been along on most if not all of your adventures and this one was just unbelievable. Thank you, as always, for taking us along. Just amazing!!
I couldn't agree with you more! I felt like my jaw was on the floor the whole video!
Sometimes it pays to be the 1st! Nicely done Michael and Trent!! Awesome video and what a great honor to be part of that!! Always good to "Know a guy". Haha.
Until the next video....keep the alarms happy in your 787!
Such a wonderful Blessing to a YT creator whom no doubt appreciated this Blesssing and shared it with us. Thanking the CEO whom Blessed Mike with this wonderful experience.
Bro just casually met Lando,albon and George Russell 😂
It seems like if you have any type of VIP ticket, you’re bound to meet some driver with how much running around they do. One of my friends got to sit in the Red Bull lounge for Austin a few years ago and Sergio and Max were just casually walking through and eating with them
It's great that you took your first sub with you! Glad you were friends to boot! Wow! What a great adventure and sponsor to do this for you as well!
Thanks Frances! I'm so happy Trent could come and that Holzkern wanted to come onboard as a sponsor. It really helped the whole experience come together.
Goosebumps!
With travel as the appetizer, F1 being the main course and a dash of inspiration for dessert, this video had it all!
The last episode of the Downie Travels by Train: America series that ended in Alaska gave me similar chills!!!
You are truly an amazing content creator!
Wow! That might be one of the best comments I have ever received. Thank you!
I'm so glad I made you feel that way!
I didn't think your Bahrain video could get more stunning, but this follow up vid blew me away. Couldn't happen to a more deserving person.
I can’t believe you didn’t freak out when you met Lando. I would be screaming
Thank you so much. That was a lot of fun!
Glad you enjoyed it!
What an EPIC adventure! I know you showed us the plane ride, but the before and during...WOW! Thank you for taking us and Trent along. Truly, you deserved this adventure! Amazing!
This is why I absolutely LOVE your channel, Michael. Your enthusiasm for life and experiences is absolutely infectious.
Wow, thank you!
I believe that the cheapest f1 video was the one that got recommended to me first. Since then I've binged all your videos, your attitude and positivity is infectious. I'm planning my first train trip this summer to visit a friend because of you!
Heck yeah! That's so cool to hear! I'm sure you'll love it. Enjoy!
18:20 Mike really said: “I know where I’m going but I know I want you there with me.”
Ohhhh, I like that!
Absolutely incredible. I'd saw off an appendage to get to just go to an F1 race. And you get to do this. I'll live through you because I won't ever get to go. Glad you guys had a great time!
Don't SAW anything off! Hahaha! But I'll do my best to keep the F1 videos coming.
Thanks for sharing your amazing story! What an awesome opportunity you made happen for yourself!
Awesome to see a little bit of a behind the scenes for your regular videos. Would love to see more of this!
That's a good idea. I'll try to do more. Thanks Willem.
Thanks! Love your videos Mike!
Wow! Thanks so much Jennifer! I really appreciate the support ☺️
What an unbelievable experience! Thanks for sharing it with us.
So was Trent THE Trent that sent out the hats? If so - thank you Trent! AND THANK YOU MIKE for the hats! They are wonderful! Love them!
It’s the same one!
We’re just happy to share smiles with you 😊
You're the best people who could done this! Totally deserved it and thank you for expierence. It feels like i was here with you, guys
Great story. The video from a year ago is what led me to your channel. Thanks for sharing.
I'm glad you're still here. More coming your way. Cheers!
Incredible! The power of just asking!
Thanks for sharing the story behind the flight! Amazing!
Gonna hit a mil in no time with these amazing videos. Love you buddy keep it up!
Thanks Mark! That means a lot!
Beautiful! and seeing you grow has been great to watch!
Thank you so much!
Wow Mike!!!!!! Once in a lifetime. Thank you for sharing with us. ✌️🍻🤩
Glad to see you getting some interesting offers. You deserve all the success on your channel Mike.
I appreciate that :)
Started with one Formula 1 video... watched all your F1 uploads! What an incredible journey, loved every single moment. And thanks for the motivation in the end, you just made my day! ❤
This was such a great video for so many reasons. Loved that you were able to share the moment with one of your best friends and your message at the end, A lot can happen in a year especially if you ask. Thank for the video! Can't wait for the next one. Cheers!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow! So glad to see you post man! I have to wait and watch with my wife but I had to comment and tell you we're glad you're well! Great content,take care!
Awesome! Thank you!
This is so cool! Thanks for taking us with you, this is a dream!
Mike, it's totally awesome that you picked Trent... I recall way back how much fun he added to your videos...
Awesome Episode, you always just seem so excited. Keep having an amazing time. I'd like to see a bit more of Hong Kong
Oh you will be pleasantly surprised in 24 hours ;)
Wow! What an inspiration you are. I first "met" you posting obscure corners of Vancouver during that period of isolation we all shared. Then "hung out" with you as things opened up and you began to travel across Canada and all the rest of your adventures. And now this! Bravo! Congratulations. And it's not about the money--though the money is a sweet part of the equation. It's about the story.
You've also given me a psychological boost with a small project of my own. Reminded me to persist, to ask and to risk.
YES Lynda! Keep going and don't be afraid to ask ;)
You've got this!
it would have been so awesome if you invited the german man from your bahrain video 11 months ago, he was so awesome and you guys again would be so cool. so glad for your first subscriber however!
Sinan, Vincent and I went to Zandvoort together
It's absolutely incredible, the amount of amazing adventures you get to go on! Thank you sooooo much for always taking us with you!
Great video, as always! 😊
I’m so glad I can bring you along! Thanks for coming!
You have the coolest life experiences , thank you for taking us along through your videos 👏😎👍
What an amazing experience! Thanks for sharing!
Our pleasure!
My new favourite video of yours! Thanks for sharing that experience, unreal!
Wow, thanks!
I love your videos and can’t think of anyone more deserving of this awesome experience. Your first video to Bahrain was the reason I subscribed and can see how someone responded to it. Keep up the great work and travel we love to see it!!
Thanks so much!
Hey CEO, thanks for looking after Mike. I spent 17 years working for the F1 Teams, Arrows, BAR, McLaren. Can I have a flight? 🙂 Thanks for what you provided, Mike is awesome
The right guy to ask found you! That’s awesome!
No kidding, eh?! I had to ask :)
@@DownieLive if you don’t ask, the answer will always be no. Asking nicely is always a good idea
Love that you showed us this and surprised your friend
Such a great moment
What a fabulous experience and very much deserved. Well done Mike!
3:16 Gonna tell my kids this was Chandler and Joey with matching bracelets.
YES!!!! I must admit...I was cheesing it just as much as you guys were. Thank you so much for sharing a dream with us all. Yes, that would be a dream too. Keep up sharing the joy! 😀
So glad to hear that! Thank you!
Downey, u’r such an amazing guy, truly enjoy your videos and your energy man. Happy that good things happen to you!
Thank you so much! I'm happy I can bring you along!
Watching Downie live is so entertaining to watch.
what an awesom experience, thanks for taking us along for the ride!
You bet!
I ❤ your sense of wonder, it always makes me cry. I LOVED your colorful shirts for go carting.
We wanted to bring the fun to the go-karting!
That was amazing! Thanks for sharing the behind the scenes! ❤
Our pleasure!
I literally had a grin from ear to ear watching this…honestly you’re so incredibly lucky…and I’m glad that this is happening to someone who actually deserves it…it proves to show that if you don’t ask, you don’t get…and it doesn’t hurt to just ask…the worst they can say is no…can’t wait to see more F1 videos!
Damn right! Thanks for coming along!
Luv the video, especially the bonding with Trent. Now, Bahrain is on my bucket list, esp during the race.
I'm amazed by your storytelling and your positivity and curiosity all the time makes me smile for the entire episode. After this and your amazing narrowboating series you earned my subscription without hesitation. I wish you all the best!
Wow, thank you!
1:42 (War Flashbacks to Mike in a racing car praying for his life)
Thank you so much for showing my beautiful country of Bahrain for a 2nd time to so many viewers. We would love to welcome you again. I hope you enjoyed your visit and make the F1 race attendance a staple in your calendar year.
I've seen more things for the first time (and probably the last time) in my life through the lens of your camera. This was GREAT. Thanks again for a thrill of a lifetime. God bless.
Wow! What a difference 12 months can make! And you took Teese along - so generous! Had to catch up today as so much is happening in the world that we need a good news story such as yours to lift the spirit. Now you are a bit closer to Australia, I look forward to seeing you and Teese doing a lot more travel around here and, maybe, I'll get to see you here in Melbourne. Thanks for posting this awesome experience from Bahrain.🙂🙂😉🙂
Fun video with you and your friend!
Honestly awesome experience this was! So happy for you and your friend!
Your enthusiasm was so fun to watch. Thank you for the great videos, and especially the F1
Glad you enjoyed it!
What an amazing and beautiful video. Thanks for the amazing positive attitude have gotten me watch weekly vids and daily to see what you been up to as a positive creator
So glad! We've got more coming for you!
Hello there, Downie! As a devoted fan of your work and channel, I just wanted to share a friendly tidbit: the refreshing gulf you’ve dipped into is none other than the “Persian Gulf”-a name steeped in centuries of history, inseparably entwined with the ancient land of Iran: Persia. Keep those adventures coming.
Friendliest people and vendors I've seen is in Aruba. Beach vendors ask if you need help and brings out maps and help you instead of pushing their own produce.
Traffic was so nice, no rush, in the "worst" rush hour, people let other people drive out and if someone happened to block the traffic (going to the other lane), not a single horn, people just waited. "Meh, I'll get home sooner or later"
I am in awe! I believe your video on the 2023 Bahrain F1 GP is the video that introduced me to your channel. I loved that video back then, and I love this video now! Wow...just wow. I'm not gonna lie, I'm a little jealous but you totally deserved this opportunity! Thank you for sharing it with us mere mortals.
In Dutch, there is a saying: een nee heb je, een ja kun je krijgen. Meaning: a no you have, a yes you can get. Seems fitting for this video.
Oh, I like that line. I've never heard it before :)
I'm glad you enjoyed this one just as much, because as you can see, I did too :)
Cheers!
Michael sir, you got yourself a well deserved upgrade in that year. Kudos!!!
Your video last year in Bahrain was the first video of yours I watched, and like the CEO of the circuit, I loved it! Seen lots of your older/newer vids since then, but this one had me smiling from the get-go! So happy for you!! Awesome video.
Awesome, thank you! That makes me so happy to hear!
This people know how to take care of their guests ❤
This looks like such a great experience, i cant say i wasnt a bit jealous but im glad you 2 had fun
I couldnt stop smiling while watching the video
I'm stoked to hear that, Chris! Not the jealous part, but that we had you smiling, because as you saw, we were smiling just as much! Cheers!
Wow! This is AMAZING! This makes me love the Bahrain circuit even more! This is stuff you can’t get watching F1 on the official TV app! Thanks for bringing us along - and being such a great model of friendship with Trent. Now if only one of my friends would take a cue from this video 😂 someone take me to F1!!
i saw your first video about bahrain gp and it literally inspired me to go this year and i LOVED IT!! it was my third ever race, first outside of europe and i was so pleasantly surprised by how well organized and CLEAN it was 🙈 happy to see you got the opportunity to go back and do all these fun things 🫶🏻
13:20 Do doooo do-do-do
Great Video Mike. It looked like you had a great time. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
Thanks for coming along again, Joe!
Amazing video Mike. I've loved watching your channel grow and I'm in awe of your success. Love ya bud!
Thanks so much Shane! It’s been a wild ride, that’s for sure!
literally crying that you got experience this with your friend! really inspired me and will be going to Miami and monaco gp this year
When i was looking for something to watch just in time
That's awesome,hope you have a great time 😊❤
This brought a tear to my eye. Congrats for all your success! ( From Langley, BC ) :)
Thanks so much! It's been a ride, that's for sure!
So glad you made another F1 video!
Thanks! Hopefully some NASCAR and MotoGP this year too.
What an awesome experience! Such a great video.
This inspires me to want to surprise a friend with something epic. Keep up the good work.
Go for it!
Great to see you! I just wish the F1 season wasn't a snooze fest. Decided to watch race recaps only, as we already know who is taking the crown this season. This content is more entertaining than F1 itself, lol.
Now this makes the whole series even better! It's awesome that you asked for that flight. What's that old saying? "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." Well Downie, Sir, you put that one top shelf, where little Suzie keeps the acne cream.
Right?! Haha, I think Gretzky said that ;)
already got that 1% laugh walking into the bathroom
That's awesome. Looks like a great country. Would love to see the F1 race there
Bro this is so dope. You should have way more viewers.
Working on it!
I'm going to start saying, yes! What a wonderful adventure.
You absolutely should! You never know what will happen!
wholesome full circle ❤❤❤ and you saw them filming the 2019 rookies 5 year reunion videooooo ahhhhhhhhh!!!!
No other F1 CC had touched the subjects in your F1 vids. Who had done flyover above Bahrain circuit, exploring Bahrain, etc. Keep it up. F1 China next?
omg i just watching your video. middle in the video and honestly i love that you get this!! i only send you happiness and joy. ilove your style of videos and just enjoy your f1 come along videos
Magnificent video and the people that made it come true for you. SALUD.
Thank you! Cheers!
4:30 Lol you are so real for this because I do the same thing
Wow! What an awesome experience. Wish I could get such an incredible opportunity one day. Thank You for sharing this wonderful vlog. Cheers!