Sabine Schmitz's Nurburgring Van CHALLENGE | Top Gear - Part 2

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  • Part 2 of 2. Sabine Schmitz attempts to drive a transit van around the Nurburgring in under ten minutes.
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  • @DanielJ_00
    @DanielJ_00 Před 3 lety +9797

    So sad to find out that she just died today. Rest In Peace, Sabine. You’ll always be the Queen of the Ring.

    • @realVicTorres02
      @realVicTorres02 Před 3 lety +68

      DanielJ_00 Very unfortunate news. R.I.P and condolence to her family. 🙏

    • @CaymanFlyer
      @CaymanFlyer Před 3 lety +49

      Amazing woman.

    • @JAYMES2568
      @JAYMES2568 Před 3 lety +41

      Very sad indeed. A truly great driver. Rest in peace.

    • @handsomepumper4339
      @handsomepumper4339 Před 3 lety +10

      Yea it is!!
      Rest In Peace!

    • @xanderdijkwel
      @xanderdijkwel Před 3 lety +13

      Very sad Rust in Peace Queen of the green hell

  • @gianbri4525
    @gianbri4525 Před 3 lety +3811

    She isn't gone, she is just a lap ahead us.

  • @joemarcotte461
    @joemarcotte461 Před 3 lety +1866

    I’m really happy that the Nurburgring has decided to honour her forever by naming turn one after her. She was truly a great inspiration to many!!

    • @simonkevnorris
      @simonkevnorris Před rokem +10

      That's great to hear.

    • @neriozulberti1492
      @neriozulberti1492 Před rokem +12

      Right decision but it would be perfect if all the circuit was intitled to Sabine

    • @baschoen23
      @baschoen23 Před rokem +8

      That's amazing to hear! I hadn't heard that until now, just cane back to enjoy her driving around the ring after doing it myself endlessly I'm Asseto Corsa

    • @MattCanev419
      @MattCanev419 Před 11 měsíci +2

      That is fantastic!

    • @Ruudiii
      @Ruudiii Před 9 měsíci +4

      @@neriozulberti1492 Huh?

  • @joecotter8040
    @joecotter8040 Před 3 lety +1010

    Even if we discount all the other amazing things she did for a second, the fact that she's driving a van, shouting at a Dodge Viper in front of her to go faster makes her an absolute legend. RIP, Sabine. The world isn't the same without you x

    • @KimonFrousios
      @KimonFrousios Před 3 lety +45

      I think she was shouting at the van, not the viper. But your version is funnier.

    • @Streeto_161
      @Streeto_161 Před 3 lety +42

      @@KimonFrousios but she do shout at motorbikes :D

    • @str1kerxx
      @str1kerxx Před 2 lety +14

      She was a legend in driving. Sadly she lived in times, where female drivers didnt get any respect

    • @chrishaase
      @chrishaase Před rokem +9

      Screaming at the motorcycles and porsche's to get out of the way. Priceless!

  • @XpcrewX
    @XpcrewX Před 3 lety +1734

    Who else came back to see her epicness? Rest in peace Sabine.

    • @mattclarke2650
      @mattclarke2650 Před 3 lety +10

      Me

    • @sykes6163
      @sykes6163 Před 3 lety +11

      Had to. Such a sad loss.

    • @AJSpinDrift
      @AJSpinDrift Před 3 lety +10

      Yep, just back to watch some of her epic ness once more.

    • @anneandchasmay3311
      @anneandchasmay3311 Před 3 lety +6

      Me too. Such a sad loss. RIP Sabine. 😢

    • @omelaurus
      @omelaurus Před 3 lety +8

      Came to watch her epicness.. watched with a tear in my eye.. what an amazing woman.

  • @fredschriks8554
    @fredschriks8554 Před 3 lety +3232

    R.I.P Sabine. My heart is crying. She was such a wonderfull woman.

    • @gtb5
      @gtb5 Před 3 lety +31

      What a great personality RIP

    • @jizanthapus1
      @jizanthapus1 Před 3 lety +22

      RIP Sabine, absolutely gutted :'(

    • @chrisst8922
      @chrisst8922 Před 3 lety +21

      How awfully sad. What a lovely girl. The best Top Gear item they ever did.

    • @haeleth7218
      @haeleth7218 Před 3 lety +19

      Just heard the news. Terribly sad. She was lovely. R.I.P. Sabine.

    • @alexeimscruz2893
      @alexeimscruz2893 Před 3 lety +21

      How is it that those who are full of zest with life be taken far too early? Sabine is one of a kind all of her appearances in Top Gear is such a joy and pleasure.

  • @andrewcowman8731
    @andrewcowman8731 Před 3 lety +264

    Who says Germans have no humour. Sabine & your family deepest respect. Sabine broke so many barriers. not least stereotypes. Beileid, Respekt & Alles lieben diese besondere Dame

    • @cvspvr
      @cvspvr Před 3 lety +14

      germans have a great sense of humour. you're just not allowed to laugh in germany

    • @fortcrafterbossbehold9027
      @fortcrafterbossbehold9027 Před 2 lety +1

      @@cvspvr Its a government thing...

  • @fabulouschild2005
    @fabulouschild2005 Před 3 lety +216

    The drivers would have been like: "DID I JUST GET OVERTAKEN BY A WOMAN IN A VAN" and then they would've seen it was Sabine and gone: "oh ok nevermind"

    • @romansenger2322
      @romansenger2322 Před 3 lety +15

      If you're driving so slow you're not so much into racing anyway and probably didnt knew her back then.

    • @jennifersivewright3117
      @jennifersivewright3117 Před 2 lety +6

      It’s happened to many men when I hire a Transit and hit the motorway. Nothing like that van driving feeling.

  • @oats1177
    @oats1177 Před 3 lety +4495

    Anybody else watching this after the tragic passing of Sabine :'(

  • @TheDrNihil
    @TheDrNihil Před 9 lety +3556

    "Anyone can drive a fast car, few can drive a car fast."

    • @fatmunch6318
      @fatmunch6318 Před 4 lety +32

      Many try most crash and die

    • @kosys5338
      @kosys5338 Před 4 lety +27

      I have been racing for some time now and can tell you slower can be faster. It is this concept that people don't understand, hence the saying "slow is fast".

    • @robinwalia5361
      @robinwalia5361 Před 4 lety +1

      Actually they can, but only once!

    • @yammmit
      @yammmit Před 4 lety

      ralph gull “wisdom sentence” lol

    • @fobbitoperator3620
      @fobbitoperator3620 Před 4 lety

      *van

  • @xander1052
    @xander1052 Před 3 lety +239

    10:08 in a van is utterly insane even today, RIP Sabine, you will be missed.

    • @azynkron
      @azynkron Před 2 lety +25

      A diesel van.

    • @Fig.220S
      @Fig.220S Před 5 měsíci +1

      and a diesel van at that.

  • @roadtrain_
    @roadtrain_ Před 2 lety +84

    I didn't even know this girl and in the span of 7 minutes she's made me smile and cry. RIP.

  • @erinhoffer9920
    @erinhoffer9920 Před 3 lety +703

    I'm gonna miss her.
    She showed me that girls can race and love cars. She gave me so much hope when I was young. Now, 20 years later, I'm a mechanic. And a girl. RIP Sabine, we are all gonna miss you.
    Edit:
    I still come back and watch this lap from time to time. A year later and I still get sad. One of the greatest laps around any track ever.

    • @Far1988
      @Far1988 Před 3 lety +33

      You will be pleased to find out about Hannelore Werner, Germany's first female Race driver. She once removed a fender mid-race on the track and bare handed, because it was blocking her wheel. She still got fifth place.
      She once said that in a training phase she only gave half of what she was able to because some of the men were badmouthing her. When the race came, she gave 100% and schooled them. One of them quit afterwards, I think.

    • @alexthurner43
      @alexthurner43 Před 3 lety +2

      @@Far1988 Nice story and all but that won't bring Sabine back to life 😥

    • @shia_labeouf
      @shia_labeouf Před 3 lety +20

      This is exactly the inspiration she has frequently said she wanted to be. It's always sad when someone wonderful dies but it's nice to know people like you are her legacy.

    • @youcanbesmartaskhow3857
      @youcanbesmartaskhow3857 Před 3 lety +19

      @@alexthurner43 you're right, stories like that keep her ALIVE.

    • @charliedesperado8262
      @charliedesperado8262 Před 2 lety +2

      So glad she had that impact on you.. we need more of you in the world, Sabine lives on. More women in motorsport is what we all want, guys and girls. I think she would be beaming with pride right now!! :)

  • @AlessandroMarcolin
    @AlessandroMarcolin Před 3 lety +1852

    RIP Sabine, a German with a sense of humor and best female driver ever.

    • @eoinfitzsimons
      @eoinfitzsimons Před 3 lety +2

      @@cypsoon have some class

    • @cypsoon
      @cypsoon Před 3 lety +2

      @@eoinfitzsimons you got right i should use other words. No offence to anyone

    • @sayno2lolzisback
      @sayno2lolzisback Před 3 lety +42

      RIP but you should meet more German people, they are usually hilarious in my experience.

    • @grilledspaghetti
      @grilledspaghetti Před 3 lety +37

      German humor is generally drier and almost never personally offensive, but they are very funny. As an american some of my favorite standups and sketch comedy types are German.

    • @nicholasleach8908
      @nicholasleach8908 Před 3 lety +5

      How I loved this woman a fantastic personality

  • @LancerJak
    @LancerJak Před 3 lety +568

    She did a lap of the Ring in a diesel van in around 10 minutes. Race cars can't do that but she did it in that. A freaking legend, we lost someone truly special. Rest in power, Sabine.

    • @kenanfurcle786
      @kenanfurcle786 Před 3 lety +7

      A guy did it with a diesel Citroen AX

    • @ovalteen4404
      @ovalteen4404 Před 3 lety +95

      Race cars can do it easily. The Viper wasn't even challenged as the draft car. But I can still imagine the driver laughing about how fast it did have to go to keep pace with the van.
      The background of this challenge is that Jeremy wanted to run the Ring in a diesel to show that it was at least a better diesel than most, so first he had her as the guide, then kept running until he finally broke under 10 minutes. He went back to Sabine to gloat, and she responded that she could do 10 minutes in a VAN. So they gave her the shot at it.

    • @hayzarx2018
      @hayzarx2018 Před 3 lety +14

      I don’t know what your talking about but the Porsche 919 Hybrid completed it in nearly half the time (5:19:545).
      That’s a "race car"...
      It did that...

    • @brianng9765
      @brianng9765 Před 3 lety +29

      ​@@hayzarx2018 it's also like 18 years ahead of the 3rd gen Transit's time, but tbf, a road legal R34 GTR could also do faster than 10mins. Comparing vans to vans, the newest VW Transporter driven by Rob Austin finally beat Sabine's time I think 2yrs ago?

    • @freddieparrydrums
      @freddieparrydrums Před 3 lety +12

      @@brianng9765 only by 10 seconds

  • @spaceman6215
    @spaceman6215 Před 2 lety +69

    You know she's a pro when she says she can't count the number of times she's crashed. Role model! And an amazing person.

  • @arrangrant6037
    @arrangrant6037 Před 3 lety +2603

    “You’re being overtaken by a van driven by a girl” This is by far the best thing Top Gear has ever done. So sad and shocked to hear of Sabine passing R.I.P.

    • @sahhull
      @sahhull Před 3 lety +14

      Have you noticed... They cut the 'driven by a girl' part out.

    • @Pupda
      @Pupda Před 3 lety +29

      @@sahhull 5:19

    • @arrangrant6037
      @arrangrant6037 Před 3 lety +51

      @@sahhull yes I suspect it’s the woke pc brigade at the BBC at it again thinking the remark is sexist. Their too dim to realise that Richard’s joke is on the all male posers in their Porsche’s and on their motorbikes certainly not on Sabine or women.

    • @mateagoston8145
      @mateagoston8145 Před 3 lety +2

      @@sahhull Some people probably cry sexism for that statement. :D

    • @Farlig69
      @Farlig69 Před 3 lety +27

      @@sahhull No they didn´t 5:19

  • @icarusflying1814
    @icarusflying1814 Před 3 lety +512

    The best thing about Sabine is that I haven’t ever heard one single negative comment about her. Universally liked. 10:08 in a transit van. What a legend. RIP

    • @elvis332
      @elvis332 Před 3 lety +16

      That's exactly right my friend......it is EXTREMELY difficult for a person who is famous to not have an online enemy or someone who doesn't particularly like them.....
      But I'm yet to find one single comment from a person who doesn't like her or have a positive word to say about her 😊
      What a character.....what charisma..... you are sorely missed Sabine,from all over the world 😘😊

    • @alexlocatelli2876
      @alexlocatelli2876 Před 3 lety +11

      There's simply nothing bad to say about her, such a wonferful person. 😍😭

    • @jamesmiller113
      @jamesmiller113 Před 3 lety +6

      Even in the worst days of Top Gear's presenter turmoil, she lifted the whole thing - what a wonderful person

    • @WildPhotoShooter
      @WildPhotoShooter Před 3 lety +4

      AND a std spec transit van too !!!!

    • @Jojo_Bee
      @Jojo_Bee Před 3 lety +1

      to me she has a mysteriously very charismatic aura...

  • @cozaki
    @cozaki Před 2 lety +36

    She has officially become the chase ghost of nurburgring. She will always be in front of you teaching you the line and breaking points.

  • @stephenphillip5656
    @stephenphillip5656 Před 3 lety +44

    Ah, Sabine. You were such a joy to watch. Your energy, enthusiasm and determination, coupled with your sense of sheer *FUN* will be sorely missed. Gone far, far too early. You're missed by all your fans.

  • @YourLoyalDeserter
    @YourLoyalDeserter Před 3 lety +874

    This really hurts. I usually don't get sad at celebrity deaths, but for some reason Sabine Schmitz's passing has really affected me. She was a true driving hero and an all-around amazing person by all accounts.

    • @gregoryjames1902
      @gregoryjames1902 Před 3 lety +20

      I feel the same way. Celebrities are not any more important than any one else, but she was radiant and charming who brightened up this dreary world. I love the way she mischievously lifts her eyebrows at 5:48 in this video. Without even meeting her, you can tell she would lift your spirits on any occasion.

    • @couzeukian5122
      @couzeukian5122 Před 3 lety +8

      @@gregoryjames1902 I don't get sad at celebrity deaths either most times but this hurt. It doesn't tell you in this video, but I believe she drove Clarkson's Jaguar around the circuit in around 8 mins. RIP you beautiful charming lady.

    • @mglsite
      @mglsite Před 3 lety +12

      I think it is because she was real. I feel the same way.

    • @markabrahams2191
      @markabrahams2191 Před 3 lety +5

      @@mglsite That is it she was a damn good driver that found fame through that skill,celebrities LOOK for fame by acting most of the time

    • @michaelbruce5415
      @michaelbruce5415 Před 3 lety +8

      Sabine Schmitz was no vacuous 'celebrity', she was a LEGEND in her own time. RIP Queen of the Nurburgring.

  • @Jamo1098
    @Jamo1098 Před 3 lety +449

    Who else is here after hearing the news of her passing? Incredible driver, she will be sorely missed 😢

    • @KONAMAN100
      @KONAMAN100 Před 3 lety

      Clearly.

    • @renewitte7961
      @renewitte7961 Před 3 lety +4

      Yep. This was a iconic ride. The fastest Transit driver in the world. RIP.

    • @krank8385
      @krank8385 Před 3 lety +1

      Yes as soon as i heard i came to have another look at this amazing feat by an amazing lady, RIP Sabine, you lived a life.

  • @misterspitfire6564
    @misterspitfire6564 Před 3 lety +25

    Rest In Peace Sabine - a lovely, funny person, and a true racing legend!

  • @josephmifsud8261
    @josephmifsud8261 Před 2 lety +18

    She was an extremely gifted driver and will be so missed.

  • @jmerridew124
    @jmerridew124 Před 9 lety +2065

    This is why Top Gear is the most watched car show in the world. She did a ten minute lap in a van on the Nürburgring. Who the hell does segments like that?

    • @largol33t1
      @largol33t1 Před 9 lety +115

      It also helps that we have those three crazy commentators. Jeremy Clarkson even wrote a few books such as "The world according to Clarkson" and it's HILARIOUS. I laughed my ass off through every chapter because only "Jezza" Clarkson could write stuff like this: "In a recent survey to the find the happiest people in the world, the super smug Swiss came out on top. Just 3.6% of the population realized that having a punctual bus service and someone else's teeth are not the be all and end all of life and said they were dissatisfied with their lot." Damn. I was tired after reading only two chapters because I was giggling uncontrollably through the book.

    • @KlunkerRider
      @KlunkerRider Před 9 lety +3

      largol33t1 LOL I'm currently reading that book LOL

    • @andeandeande5053
      @andeandeande5053 Před 9 lety +1

      largol33t1 how much that book cost and where can i find it plz?

    • @KlunkerRider
      @KlunkerRider Před 9 lety +4

      ande andeande Its a few years old now, best bet is Ebay or Amazon, I'm currently reading how one night, while wearing Russian surplus night vision goggles and trying to shoot Foxie Woxie, he accidentally shot and killed David Beckham...well... a chicken called David Beckham LOL.

    • @andeandeande5053
      @andeandeande5053 Před 9 lety

      :D ok thx

  • @neilus
    @neilus Před 3 lety +676

    I have virtually zero interest in cars but i remember seeing this when it originally aired by accident...and i never forgot the outrageously cute and funny German girl who seemed so radiant, passionate and with incredible charisma, living her dream and loving every minute of it...what a wonderful woman. Ruhe in Frieden Sabine.

    • @marcalvarez4890
      @marcalvarez4890 Před 3 lety +21

      Yeah, she loved her job and it showed. In my book that is sucess.

    • @markharrison7302
      @markharrison7302 Před 3 lety +1

      Well said. Felt the same

    • @KiatHuang
      @KiatHuang Před 3 lety +2

      Monkey Man, same here. You describe Sabine perfectly for me. So much charisma, humility and humour.

  • @AdyB2008
    @AdyB2008 Před 2 lety +12

    What an incredible woman and a brilliant driver and personality. RIP, Sabine. You'll never be forgotten.

  • @1x1nDone
    @1x1nDone Před 5 měsíci +4

    Earlier than the end of time is too early to have Sabine taken from us. Absolute sweetheart, she was

  • @madmax232
    @madmax232 Před 8 lety +3563

    RIP motorcycle guys dignity

    • @akshaymathur5665
      @akshaymathur5665 Před 8 lety +253

      Being overtaken on the Nurburgring by Sabine Schmitz absolves him.
      I wouldn't be ashamed if I got overtaken by her driving a Prius.

    • @StefanVeenstra
      @StefanVeenstra Před 7 lety +111

      +Akshay Mathur She could overtake me in a Daihatsu Midget for all I care. Being overtaken by Sabine is a bigger honor than any kiss on the first date.

    • @00bean00
      @00bean00 Před 7 lety +7

      Maybe he was chasing the car in front of him or checking the track out first.

    • @mkvmyfast
      @mkvmyfast Před 7 lety +21

      Akshay Mathur Assuming the biker didn't already end his life before finding out it was her or before this episode aired on Top Gear UK.

    • @killermemestar9315
      @killermemestar9315 Před 7 lety +9

      Max Maude They never had a dignity

  • @zanemurcha9742
    @zanemurcha9742 Před 3 lety +295

    Getting a Van around the Nurbergring in just over 10 minutes is the ultimate testament to how good she was. In fact, in the first lap she wasn't really taking it seriously and then in the solo lap, she was so spent from driving as hard as her limits would take her.

  • @destructionnl8165
    @destructionnl8165 Před 3 lety +12

    Watching this again, i have to agree with Hammond. Inspiring to see how much joy she had in what she was doing, especially if she was driving any car as fast as possible.
    I think everyone of us should try and be as happy as Sabine. And Sabine, rest in peace. Some people believe in some form of afterlife, well if there is you're probably racing Senna now.

  • @steveoli7631
    @steveoli7631 Před rokem +13

    Didn't realize that Sabine had died! Really shocked me! What a wonderful lady and a great driver! Someone with her amazing spirit should never die! God bless her.

    • @baoquoc3710
      @baoquoc3710 Před 6 měsíci

      Unfortunately, cancer spared no one. Not even Sabine, and I really hate admitting it

  • @manveerghuman5276
    @manveerghuman5276 Před 3 lety +1041

    Jeremy Clarkson: "Such a sunny person and so full of beans"
    James May: "I never thought car makers should be at the ‘Ring, but I always thought Sabine Schmitz should, and would, be"
    Richard Hammond: "a proper driving legend who’ll be sadly missed by many. The Ring has lost its Queen."
    Rest Easy Sabine ❤️

    • @jamesprice2163
      @jamesprice2163 Před rokem

      For may to say she belonged on the ring in a honorary way says a lot cause he fuckin hates the Nurembergring

  • @neilbowers6956
    @neilbowers6956 Před 3 lety +581

    Sad to report that Sabine has recently succumbed to cancer at the age of 51. This was one of my favourite memories of her.

    • @Sennaxm71
      @Sennaxm71 Před 3 lety +4

      me too

    • @neilbowers6956
      @neilbowers6956 Před 3 lety +5

      @@Sennaxm71 Just seeing the face of Richard Hammond as the passenger. I think I'd have been in the same boat though. But, what an experience that must have been.

    • @Sennaxm71
      @Sennaxm71 Před 3 lety +4

      @@neilbowers6956 Indeed, it must have been great, I consider them to be very privileged to have spent any time with her, let alone go round the Ring with her giving it the beans, so jealous lol

    • @David-ki6jq
      @David-ki6jq Před 3 lety +9

      Me too. Not only was she a very talented racing driver, but she had such an uplifting happy personality, and was such a beautiful lady in every way. RIP Sabine

    • @Alkaloid-Odin
      @Alkaloid-Odin Před 3 lety +5

      Same. That's why I came to watch this moment again.

  • @kshaw8494
    @kshaw8494 Před 3 lety +18

    You can see it in her eyes she was a kind human being. Rip

  • @davidcompton8525
    @davidcompton8525 Před rokem +6

    RIP Sabine. You gorgeous talented driver. We will love you forever.

  • @mice9330
    @mice9330 Před 3 lety +211

    In an earlier part of this segment, Richard mentioned that people struggle to make the Nurburgring in under 10 minutes in a Porsche. To which Sabine simply replied and laughed: “They are slow, but I’m fast”.
    Rest In Peace, Sabine. And thank you for one of my favorite Top Gear memories.
    “We didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun” - Winnie the Pooh.

  • @nepia318
    @nepia318 Před 3 lety +386

    Rest in Peace, Sabine. Please don't delete this video.

  • @richlee509
    @richlee509 Před rokem +11

    She was a legend.

  • @brandonhellmer4778
    @brandonhellmer4778 Před 2 měsíci +2

    There will never be another queen of the Nurburgring. God bless her beautiful soul.

  • @liambethell2584
    @liambethell2584 Před 3 lety +152

    Came straight here after hearing sadly of Sabine’s passing. To get a transit van around the Nurburgring in 10:08 is phenomenal and to this day is still, to me, one of the greatest feats of motor racing I’ve ever seen. An inspirational woman to women everywhere she will be missed but forever immortalised in this great bit of television. R.I.P Queen of the Nurburgring Sabine Schmitz 1969-2021

  • @ivan0idea
    @ivan0idea Před 3 lety +1379

    Sabine is not gone... She's just one lap ahead. RIP

    • @ted2ar
      @ted2ar Před 3 lety +9

      Oh man it is very true............. I missed her so much I met her once but not directly she was in her Bmw and i was on my cbr 600 at the Rings parking lot

    • @rishiramkissoon6976
      @rishiramkissoon6976 Před 3 lety +8

      I like how you think!=_)

    • @jaysix8032
      @jaysix8032 Před 3 lety +7

      Well said. RIP Sabine.

    • @nj2526
      @nj2526 Před 3 lety +11

      I think Sabine would like your comment.

    • @boola69
      @boola69 Před 3 lety +2

      Nicely put.

  • @abyssater9177
    @abyssater9177 Před 3 lety +10

    Although she's gone, this never fails to make me smile. What a brilliant woman and an amazing sense of humour! The ring has lost its Queen

  • @AB-zc8ps
    @AB-zc8ps Před 3 lety +1

    Such a fantastic soul this lady had... it's taken me this long to watch this as I knew I would have tears in my eyes... such a lost to the world.... and her family.... your light will always shine... bless you🙏

  • @Pulsar77
    @Pulsar77 Před 8 lety +4054

    Clarkson: "You're cheaper than Hammond, you're much better looking, you're quicker, you're taller, and you speak better English."
    BBC: "Hmm, good point."

  • @hasnfefer
    @hasnfefer Před 3 lety +197

    I’m smiling and crying in the same time, she was such a positive Person, full of life. Life simply isn’t fair.
    R.I.P.

    • @karlrudd8914
      @karlrudd8914 Před 3 lety +1

      It's sad. Why do the good ones go early?

    • @soulrider69able
      @soulrider69able Před 3 lety +2

      @@karlrudd8914 I guess as an example and as a reminder so we don’t forget who we are and what we are supposed to do on the planet. Find your passion. Find your own way of life. The true meaning. Be humble and try to be a good person. Every single day.

    • @karlrudd8914
      @karlrudd8914 Před 3 lety +2

      @@soulrider69able Damn straight. I just wish the brightest flame could burn a bit longer

  • @example2844
    @example2844 Před 2 lety +6

    She was such a pure racing driver. Most drivers mainly are professionals in their own motorsport, I feel like there arent away drivers that are so skilled with so many different types of machinery

  • @user-cg9yu4gx2q
    @user-cg9yu4gx2q Před 3 lety +4

    Such a beatifull smile she had, great energy and aparently she was really friendly as well, man... RIP Sabine

  • @jelliking4ng877
    @jelliking4ng877 Před 3 lety +145

    Watching this after the news she has passed away, it’s so hard to imagine someone this full of life and energy being gone. I remember watching this episode when I was 8 years old and realising women can like cars and going fast too.
    A true icon who will be truly missed.

    • @alfanovanta
      @alfanovanta Před 3 lety +8

      Well said. horrible disease. Some people are just so unlucky. It's really not fair.. but she lived her life to the fullest!! a truly remarkable woman!! And we were there to witness it 💖💖 r.i.p.

  • @hayashishark7378
    @hayashishark7378 Před 3 lety +170

    Just heard the news. This is beyond heartbreaking. Breaking stereotypes and egos on the most amazing track in the world. What a woman.

    • @4071816
      @4071816 Před 3 lety +3

      heartbreaking :(

  • @connor6984
    @connor6984 Před 2 lety +4

    Rest In Peace Sabine

  • @Irvy111
    @Irvy111 Před 3 lety +4

    I have never been into cars, but Top Gear with the original Jeremy, Richard and James and the wonderful Sabine, was just brilliant. Watched every time it was on telly. RIP Sabine! ❤

  • @fabiank485
    @fabiank485 Před 3 lety +346

    RIP Sabine😢 she sadly lost her battle to cancer 😖😣

  • @Slash1066
    @Slash1066 Před 3 lety +114

    I'm fighting back the tears today, for some reason losing Sabine has hit me pretty hard. She was such an amazing person, always good to watch, those scenes with Jeremy Clarkson are golden, i'm a bit broken today.

  • @joshdalzelle70
    @joshdalzelle70 Před 3 lety +4

    RIP Sabine... you were such a bright light in the sport.

  • @m00nkinftw
    @m00nkinftw Před 2 měsíci +1

    I love how everyone has the utmost respect for Sabine, and all she had to do is have her insane driving skills speak for herself. You will be missed but never forgotten, I hope you can teach them in heaven a thing or two on how to thrash a diesel van around a racetrack in record time

  • @WhatsThatNoiize
    @WhatsThatNoiize Před 3 lety +1396

    Imagine being on a sport bike, feeling like you own the ring, and then you get passed AT SPEED by a Transit Van with a lady screaming at you in a German accent to get out of her way.
    What an incredible human being! Rest in Peace, Sabine

    • @Pupda
      @Pupda Před 3 lety +65

      I always thought that the only thing that might have made that visual better was if she had done this in a passenger Transit with little dummy children, so that the bikes and Porsches would have been passed at speed by a soccer mom screaming in a German accent to get out of her way...

    • @owensmith7530
      @owensmith7530 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Pupda Passenger Transit is heavier, due to the windows and seats etc. so probably the time would have been slower.

    • @welshwolfie8806
      @welshwolfie8806 Před 3 lety

      @@Pupda isn't that the Transit Tourneo? Or am i wrong? XP

    • @VramanNoodles
      @VramanNoodles Před 3 lety +2

      @@welshwolfie8806 No you aren't it's just the 1999 model.

    • @welshwolfie8806
      @welshwolfie8806 Před 3 lety +1

      @@VramanNoodles hmm, for some reason, i always thought the Transits are the ones with the empty loadspace and the Tourneos had the passenger seats (like Minibuses and van based taxis and stuff) then the Transit/Tourneo Connect was just the small, car based version :P

  • @nickbea3443
    @nickbea3443 Před 3 lety +172

    "I must be crazy!" Yes, and that's why we loved you. RIP Sabine

  • @barryklassen873
    @barryklassen873 Před 2 lety +3

    My absolute favorite Top Gear episode. Yes, rest in peace.

  • @tyronewhitehead3123
    @tyronewhitehead3123 Před 3 lety +5

    My partner and I met Sabine at the top gear premier a few years ago my partner had a picture of her they both doing the peace sign we spoke to her she was a beatiful funny and a. Fantastic driver watched the top gear tribute just now thanks Sabine we and all the top gear family will miss you Rest in peace ✌️🌹

  • @adrielsebastian5216
    @adrielsebastian5216 Před 3 lety +90

    As Clarkson said, she's "absolutely full of beans." Ruhe in Frieden, Sabine. Thank you for all the fun, you'll always be the Queen of the Nürburgring.

  • @j.dmetalhead7517
    @j.dmetalhead7517 Před 3 lety +76

    She was a hell of a driver and a wonderful person with a winning smile. She will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to her family they've lost a truely lovely person. R. I .P Sabine

  • @johnfairfield6938
    @johnfairfield6938 Před 3 lety +3

    i am still heartbroken 2 months on,how can we lost a gem like this at 51.

  • @andrewelderfield4583
    @andrewelderfield4583 Před 3 lety

    This clip still brings a smile to my face, excellent bit of TV and even better display of driving and bravery.
    Such a sad loss RIP Sabine

  • @MusikPiratCH
    @MusikPiratCH Před 3 lety +352

    Sabine Schmitz in an interview (in German) told this story about how hard she had to work to get Jeremy under 10 Minutes! When he finally achieved this goal he was very proud of himself. But then Sabine got in the same car and finished the round in about 9 Minutes 20 Seconds! And then she added this famous Van Challenge! And the best she almost delivered ... only 8 Seconds too slow! What a round! R.I.P. Queen of the "Nordschleife"!

    • @williamrae9954
      @williamrae9954 Před rokem +4

      To put thing into perspective between production cars and factory race cars...I reckon that Porsche hybrid which holds the record could get into the 4 minutes if it had 2 more gears in the box, it spent far too long red lining...Niki Lauda said nobody could do it in under 7 minutes, shows how quick technology evolved?

    • @armadillolover99
      @armadillolover99 Před rokem +6

      @@williamrae9954 Tbf at the time Niki was the only person to ever lap the ring in under 8 minutes and he did that in an F1 car, which were eventually deemed to be too dangerous for the Ring (and at the time they certainly were). It was assumed back then that even if a car could be built that was capable of lapping that quickly, it would be too dangerous to attempt it.

    • @lyonvensa
      @lyonvensa Před 7 měsíci

      They also said that when Sabine did the 9:20 in the Jaguar, the Top Gear film crew cannot keep up with her to the point they need to bring in Jaguar's test driver in a chase car to get close. What she did was crazy!

  • @brucelamberton8819
    @brucelamberton8819 Před 3 lety +83

    "I've lapped the Nurburgring in ten minutes and eight seconds."
    "That's pretty good! What were you driving - a BMW or a Porsche?"
    "No, a diesel Ford Transit van."

  • @limapalon
    @limapalon Před 2 lety +1

    This woman had a charm and charisma that will never be replicated. Thanks for all the fast laps and the smiles Sabine.

  • @davy2365
    @davy2365 Před 8 měsíci +2

    devastated to hear of Sabines passing, wonderful personality the world is a sadder place without her beautiful smile

  • @SovereignGaming
    @SovereignGaming Před 3 lety +130

    R.I.P Sabine Schmitz

  • @TheVagolfer
    @TheVagolfer Před 3 lety +286

    Germany had engineered some wonderful things........Sabine was one of their best.

    • @hb1338
      @hb1338 Před 3 lety +27

      She wasn't engineered, she was built by angels.

    • @charliedesperado8262
      @charliedesperado8262 Před 2 lety +16

      @@hb1338 Vorsprung durch angelic

    • @richlee509
      @richlee509 Před rokem +1

      Awesome lady

    • @TomFynn
      @TomFynn Před rokem

      I'm afraid we can't rebuild her, we don't have the Technologie anymore.

  • @bobsandvegana
    @bobsandvegana Před 3 lety +4

    Rest in peace absolute legend

  • @wokeybrokey8006
    @wokeybrokey8006 Před 2 lety +1

    she was so healthy and vibrant ...bless her RIP

  • @petrolhead4503
    @petrolhead4503 Před 3 lety +751

    I always thought Jeremy, James and Richard were the perfect trio but not gonna lie, if they would’ve added her I wouldn’t even be a little mad...

    • @Ayeshteni
      @Ayeshteni Před 3 lety +89

      The best Stig that never was.

    • @CatatonicImperfect
      @CatatonicImperfect Před 3 lety +81

      The Stigette

    • @svenmilicic6802
      @svenmilicic6802 Před 3 lety +50

      I dont think that wouldve been fair to them tho
      Theyll have to drive hypercars to beat her in a regular family hatchback

    • @wojciechmuras553
      @wojciechmuras553 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Ayeshteni How do you know?

    • @danijelandroid
      @danijelandroid Před 3 lety +4

      @@Ayeshteni - Ms Stig or Mrs. Stig.

  • @JG92
    @JG92 Před 3 lety +65

    Rest in peace, Sabine. What a wonderfully brilliant woman.

  • @tobyzapanta1523
    @tobyzapanta1523 Před 3 lety

    I've cried again watching this after her passing. Rest easy Sabine! You were the best!

  • @cafesociety8525
    @cafesociety8525 Před rokem +1

    I remember watching this on TV at the time when I was young. Now sabine is gone and I'm older than she was here. Time flies.

  • @paulfranks37
    @paulfranks37 Před 3 lety +73

    I was lucky enough to get tickets to see Top Gear being filmed live, and this was the episode I went to see. The highlight being, at the end of the filming, Sabine hung around spoke to loads of the audience and signed our Top Gear magazines. She was an amazing driver, a true talent behind the wheel, but on top of all that, she seems such a lovely, genuine person. Everyone who met her will be glad to have experienced such an amazing person and so sad to have lost her so young :(

    • @DEVILTAZ35
      @DEVILTAZ35 Před 3 lety +1

      That would have been amazing. Top Gear was just an awesome show back then too.

  • @GenericUsername-qp1ww
    @GenericUsername-qp1ww Před 8 lety +469

    every Porsche the van overtakes, Hammond's little Porsche fanboy heart dies.

  • @infinityplus1489
    @infinityplus1489 Před 2 lety

    Probably the most special segments of a Top Gear episode ever. Amazing driver in an amazing vehicle.

  • @Tribulation88
    @Tribulation88 Před 3 lety +1

    Rest in peace Sabine. This segment and the diesel Jag section were the first time I saw you & you've been an inspiration ever since!

  • @MissAE101
    @MissAE101 Před 3 lety +72

    Pretty sure this is in everyone’s fave memories of Sabine. What a queen she was. Thank you for everything you shared with us - may you rest in eternal SPEED!!!! Give all of the good souls a race to the gates sister!!!

  • @MrAxl165
    @MrAxl165 Před 3 lety +43

    We all came here after hearing the tragic news. She was brilliant.
    R.I.P Sabine Schmitz! ✨ This is so heartbreaking.

  • @richardmatatahi4563
    @richardmatatahi4563 Před 3 lety +4

    Such a sad lost so sudden, I didn't know she was ill. she's a real champion, with a ready smile, and a love for life, the Queen of the Nurburgring, will be sadly missed by many. My sincere condolences to her family, from the land of the long white cloud, Aotearoa, New Zealand. Rest easy Sabine Schitz.

  • @markhutton6824
    @markhutton6824 Před měsícem +2

    RIP Sabine you are a legend.

  • @thesundayseshlads
    @thesundayseshlads Před 3 lety +124

    It’s so unfair she died so soon. Beautiful and fearless with a wonderful sense of humour. She is and will be sorely missed.

    • @Praise___YaH
      @Praise___YaH Před 3 lety

      Here is the Original Semitic Text. HERE is The REAL Savior
      YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF”
      From the Ancient Semitic Scroll:
      "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3)
      Ancient Semitic Direct Translation
      Yad - "Behold The Hand"
      He - "Behold the Breath"
      Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

    • @tungabunga4107
      @tungabunga4107 Před 3 lety

      @@Praise___YaH dude go away

    • @_Professor_Oak
      @_Professor_Oak Před 3 lety

      @@Praise___YaH You need to calm down

  • @campactcampact9529
    @campactcampact9529 Před 3 lety +189

    R.i.p., so eine nette Frau, selbst für jeden Zuschauer im Boxenbereich beim 24 h Rennen hatte sie ein Lächeln und einfreundliches Wort, a kind tough Lady

  • @johnwood8655
    @johnwood8655 Před 8 dny

    I remember seeing this on the show. All I can say is AMAZING! I've never seen anyone drive like this before or since!

  • @johnfairfield6938
    @johnfairfield6938 Před 3 lety +4

    good to see top gear finally paid a tribute to a legend rip,sabine.

  • @bastiaanstultjens
    @bastiaanstultjens Před 3 lety +80

    I didn't even realise how much I appreciated and liked this women. Sabine I'm genuinly sad that you and your addictive smile are now longer with us. Ruhe in Frieden.

  • @NeXMaX
    @NeXMaX Před 3 lety +80

    You all know why we're here now.
    RIP

  • @vincent.bouvelle
    @vincent.bouvelle Před 3 lety +1

    RIP Sabine, and thank you for these extraordinary moments!

  • @pauljames1296
    @pauljames1296 Před 3 lety +2

    Such a sad loss, R.I.P. Sabine Schmitz ❤️❤️😢😢

  • @SennaSaopaolo
    @SennaSaopaolo Před 3 lety +43

    Rest in peace Sabine far to early. She was an exceptional driver and a lovely person.
    May god bless your family.
    A little part of the circuit could be named after Sabine in tribute.

  • @madassbadgers
    @madassbadgers Před 3 lety +60

    R.I.P Sabine, genuinely shed a tear watching this again.

  • @totalyep
    @totalyep Před 3 lety

    I remember watching this when it first aired. So entertaining and amazing to see her skill.

  • @tweber1286
    @tweber1286 Před měsícem +1

    The happiest lap ever done

  • @David-ki6jq
    @David-ki6jq Před 3 lety +64

    Her laugh was so infectious. You couldn't help but laugh with her. Rest easy Sabine

  • @bensmalley1497
    @bensmalley1497 Před 3 lety +49

    This beautiful human being really knew how to drive. She did things on the track mere mortals like me can't even do on a video game. Rest in peace, Queen of The Ring. You will be missed.

  • @derek-press
    @derek-press Před 24 dny +1

    three wheeling a transit ...crazy and amazing! RIP Sabine

  • @fredfarnackle5455
    @fredfarnackle5455 Před 3 lety

    What a woman! Legend! I watched the Top Gear show when this segment was broadcast - I will never forget the sight of that Transit and Sabine behind the wheel, laughing.
    Gone but never forgotten.