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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!

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!

Bro just casually met Lando,albon and George Russell 😂

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

18:20 Mike really said: “I know where I’m going but I know I want you there with me.”

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!

Thanks for sharing the story behind the flight! Amazing!

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!

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!

I can’t believe you didn’t freak out when you met Lando. I would be screaming

Incredible! The power of just asking!

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!

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!

This is why I absolutely LOVE your channel, Michael. Your enthusiasm for life and experiences is absolutely infectious.

What an unbelievable experience! Thanks for sharing it with us.

Love that you showed us this and surprised your friend Such a great moment

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!

1:42 (War Flashbacks to Mike in a racing car praying for his life)

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!

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!

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.

Honestly awesome experience this was! So happy for you and your friend!

Great story. The video from a year ago is what led me to your channel. Thanks for sharing.

Glad to see you getting some interesting offers. You deserve all the success on your channel Mike.

Watching Downie live is so entertaining to watch.

Beautiful! and seeing you grow has been great to watch!

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! 😊

Thank you so much. That was a lot of fun!

What a fabulous experience and very much deserved. Well done Mike!

Gonna hit a mil in no time with these amazing videos. Love you buddy keep it up!

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.🙂🙂😉🙂

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 🫶🏻

Awesome Episode, you always just seem so excited. Keep having an amazing time. I'd like to see a bit more of Hong Kong

Your enthusiasm was so fun to watch. Thank you for the great videos, and especially the F1

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!

You have the coolest life experiences , thank you for taking us along through your videos 👏😎👍

literally crying that you got experience this with your friend! really inspired me and will be going to Miami and monaco gp this year

My new favourite video of yours! Thanks for sharing that experience, unreal!

3:16 Gonna tell my kids this was Chandler and Joey with matching bracelets.

Wow Mike!!!!!! Once in a lifetime. Thank you for sharing with us. ✌️🍻🤩

Downey, u’r such an amazing guy, truly enjoy your videos and your energy man. Happy that good things happen to you!

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!!

That's awesome. Looks like a great country. Would love to see the F1 race there

When i was looking for something to watch just in time

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!

This is super cool what an amazing video and an amazing experience that you got to do with your friend.

What an amazing experience! Thanks for sharing!

Michael sir, you got yourself a well deserved upgrade in that year. Kudos!!!

I ❤ your sense of wonder, it always makes me cry. I LOVED your colorful shirts for go carting.

Fun video with you and your friend!

That was amazing! Thanks for sharing the behind the scenes! ❤

This is so cool! Thanks for taking us with you, this is a dream!

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.

Attitude is everything! Keep enjoying life.

So glad you made another F1 video!

The right guy to ask found you! That’s awesome!

Mike, it's totally awesome that you picked Trent... I recall way back how much fun he added to your videos...

I remember seeing you guys in the lobby at the hotel while I was waiting for my ride to the circuit. I've been excited since to see the content from the race!

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! 😀

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!

Your exit tag is the best!! Go Mike! So proud of you!

MAN!!! This is so inspiring. Love your videos. Keep risking 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

What an awesome experience! Such a great video.

This people know how to take care of their guests ❤

wholesome full circle ❤❤❤ and you saw them filming the 2019 rookies 5 year reunion videooooo ahhhhhhhhh!!!!

That was awesome Mike! Congrats

Wow! What an awesome experience. Wish I could get such an incredible opportunity one day. Thank You for sharing this wonderful vlog. 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!!

This inspires me to want to surprise a friend with something epic. Keep up the good work.

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

This brought a tear to my eye. Congrats for all your success! ( From Langley, BC ) :)

What a charmed life, wow!

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

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.

Great Video Mike. It looked like you had a great time. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

That's awesome,hope you have a great time 😊❤

4:30 Lol you are so real for this because I do the same thing

6:09 Not The Disney Channel Pose haha that’s so cute

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.

You make me sooo jealous. But I'm happy for you and I hope next year will be even cooler (if you can top the flyover).

Amazing video Mike. I've loved watching your channel grow and I'm in awe of your success. Love ya bud!

Are you going to cover the actual race? Love you and your videos!! Thank you

what an awesom experience, thanks for taking us along for the ride!

dude that is FIRE - congrats

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?

Thanks so much for posting this DownieLive Everything can and does change in a year, hope to dump into you at the Barhrain GP next year, first F1 event my wife and I will be attending. Been a massive F1 and Hamilton fan for years. Anyone else planning to go next in April 2025?

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! ❤

Wow it gave me goosebumps!!! Would love to visit Barhain one day !! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Bro this is so dope. You should have way more viewers.

Love your channel and excited to see the next but the Dakar and F1 👍 those are to me the best motor sports around