This was my absolute favorit, so crazy how she has driven the Transit around the track. She was so cool with great humor. I am so sad, that she is gone. RIP Sabine
Probably the greatest commercial that the Transit van would have ever gotten. Tag Line: "good enough to overtake a Porsche" ...err, only if you're Sabine in the Nurburgring ;)
"I could do that in a van" the best ever 'slapdown' in the whole of TopGear, what a driver, truly a loss to all who love motor racing- she proved herself time and again. RIP Sabine.
I am a nobody in the racing world, yet I felt deeply saddened by the passing of Sabine. There were no pretences with Sabine. Humour and hard work, combined with phenomenal racing skills made her an exceptional person.
She was such a sweet person, so down to earth and always smiling that beautiful smile. She will be missed dearly.... I wish I could have met her in person, i'd have fallen in love with her even more..... such a sad day for so many around the world.
What an incredible lady. Sabine was larger than life and fearless on the racetrack. So terribly sorry to hear about her untimely passing. Rest In Peace Dear Lady....
R.I.P. Sabine Schmitz you were an absolute Legend and I was a massive fan from the first time I saw you back in 2004 on Top Gear racing Jeremy Clarkson in that Ford Transit, your presence and charisma, great personality, sense of humour and immense ability on the track were clear to see!! Been an avid Fan ever since! You will be missed by so MANY! But never forgotten!! Love from London England, Rest in Peace Sabine! You were and are THE GREATEST! 🙏❤️😥💔
Just think, there were 30 people that gave a thumbs down to this. How sad that our world is slowly circling the bottom of the toilet bowl as we all get flushed. RIP Sabine
@@22b_gc8 as Vishnu Menon states not buying it. There is always a group of people out there that get off on thumbing down or posting negative comments.
This the first I’ve heard of Sabine passing. Even here in Wichita, Kansas, USA I know of Sabine and her many accomplishments. Feel horrible that it was cancer that took her away from us. Some notable feature of the Ring should be named in her honor. May God grant her an easy rest oh Queen Sabine.
Living in Germany the last 24 years, I’ve seen Sabine Schmitz many times on a variety of shows here and in Austria. She was a very warm, funny and competitive person. I just found out today that she passed. My condolences to her loved ones. May she Rest In Peace.
It’s great sadness that we’ve lost her due to cancer and illness and she will be desperately missed by millions of fans who are always there to support her racing career
RIP Sabine Schmitz. Join the ranks of fallen hero drivers. So terribly sad I never had the opportunity to meet you, or to drive with you. You will not be forgotten by history. Go ride with the Valkeries, valiant warrior!
Too young, too early. RIP Sabine. Thank you for all the wonderful memories you gave so many people. Your enthusiasm and simple joie de vivre. You gave the world of car enthusiasts a view and understanding of the Green Hell that nobody else could, or has. My sincere condolences to all your family, colleagues and friends.
So sad, she is one of my heroes. Always smiling, laughing and driving like she stole it. What a gal! I will definitely observe a minute of silence in her honor tonight. RIP Sabine!
OMG... I had no idea... learning of her passing from YT. What a beautiful women, so funny, so active, and so talented.... Thanks for touching us all..... RIP Sabine
Nice comment except for the word “protesting”. What’s wrong with protesting? May I ask what religion you might practice? Were it not for protest, you would t be able to have typed at all, expressed your own opinion at all.
@@andrewhigdon8346 There is a study where you read a sentence 85 times and then still don't understand what you read. That's your IQ. I bet you didn't reach 85.
She was a huge hero to all of us who love real racing. I always admired her. I was deeply saddened to hear of her passing. Rest in Peace Sabine. Thanks.
Always had such a crush on Sabine.. genuinely tearing up at the news of her loss... Beautiful inside and out. Kind, giving, skilled and so much fun to watch on in-car cameras. Sincere condolences to all those she leaves behind. Was good to see her with a loving relationship.. Thanks, our beautiful Ring Angel
Very sad to learn Sabine passed away at too young an age. Wonderfully talented, will never have the opportunity to ride the 'Ring Taxi with you now. Sadly missed, RIP lovely lady.
What an incredible human being she was. Full of life. Yes her life was too short but she had a life filled with her passions, animals, nature... and lots of work behind. I also like the way she talks about cars. She’s probably the person that knows all the M5 generations!
What a fantastic lady and outstanding driver so full of life and energy living life to the full . We will miss her laughter an mischievous smiles can’t believe she has left us . We will not see the likes of her again God bless and thanks for the sheer delight in watching you drive RIP.
Just re-watched this tribute. Sabine was a remarkable human being - immensely talented on the track yet always humble, kind and filled with joy at everyday life. And her remarkable work ethic: imagine driving over 400,000 miles on the Nurburgring, all at full speed, in all sorts of cars, in sprints, endurance races and Ring Taxis loaded with passengers... Amazing!
Wow, so sad. One of my favourite bits of tv ever is Sabine going round the ring in a transit van overtaking racing cars. Pure joy, what a driver, such a loss.
this lady was amazing , she got your attention and then realized you are seeing something very special , sad loss to the world, keep smiling sabine, RIP
Once she even had to change the control arm because of an accident but still won. The change reduced her advantage only by 2-4 laps and she still won. What a woman! Is the German version of the Video without the translators voice somewhere available?
Wow... this news is like a punch to the gut.... not what I ever wanted to hear.. 😞 My condolences to her family, Sabine was a very special person.... loved & respected by fans across the world. RIP Sabine.. 💖💖💖💖 From the Emerald Isle ☘️
Another video titled Tribute to Sabine triggered my curiosity but didn't realize that she has actually passed until today when I saw THIS video - I literally came to tears. She was not only a great racer but first and foremost a WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL human being. YES - ABSOLUTELY - SI - DA - OUI - a SECTION of the Ring ought to be named after Sabine. A LOT OF LOVE is "out there" for you Sabine!!!
I know her from Top Gear as many other posters.... VERY SAD..... What a great lady... She held her own with the TG crew.... I did not know her whole history. I assumed she died from a driving accident, but it was cancer. She was an inspiration and lived life to the fullest.... thank you Sabine.... God bless you and your family and condolence to all who knew her best... RIP THANK YOU FOR THE TRIBUTE!!! Excellent voice over & translation, captured the spirit of her wit and strength..... Sabine you rocked. RIP....
Words can not convey the respect, admiration, and love I have for Sabine Schmitz. The world has truly lost a legend and an angel of the motoring world.
So Shocking! I am at loss for words. I beleive she had a long fight with an ailment. Such a charismatic Personality. I will always remain her ardent fan .. RIP Sabine. You flew away early. RIP.
That's very sad. She appeared to be a force of nature. Since Top Gear every time I see a Transit van being driven fast on the road, in my mind I say "Who do you think you are? Sabine Schmitz?"
Very sad news. An amazing driver, she also had a super nice and down to earth personality. You will be missed, Sabine. See you on that great track in heaven.
Rip sabine . Loved seeing her on top gear . All the antics she got up to with the old and new top gear crew . Ive lost many family members of my family to various types of cancer its a horrid disease . May she live on in her family and fans hearts and minds forever . My thoughts are with her family at this sad time .
Saw her first on Top Gear, then looked her up on UA-cam. Her smile and joy on camera was uplifting. Her competitive spirit always was tempered, it seemed, by a respect for other racers and the 'Ring itself. I lost a lung to cancer 4 years ago and never knew until now that we both suffered under its curse. I'm so sorry she lost her battle with it.
Such a great story about the 24 hour race and the fuel pump. I am sure she had many stories. She was such a talented person, warm and down to earth. Her and Klaus were certainly a perfect match. What a terrible loss. I can't imagine his pain right now.
When she was on Top Gear and did a lap in a Transit van in just over 10mins...
And just casually passed a litre bike while doing it.
This was my absolute favorit, so crazy how she has driven the Transit around the track. She was so cool with great humor. I am so sad, that she is gone. RIP Sabine
Passing all the big boy toys in a van...lol...
Probably the greatest commercial that the Transit van would have ever gotten. Tag Line: "good enough to overtake a Porsche"
...err, only if you're Sabine in the Nurburgring ;)
Thank you Julian, I kept thinking where had I heard her name before. And it was Top Gear. R.I.P. Sabine
“I’ll do that in a VAN!”
And she did. We will miss you Sabine.
Respect.
Not quite, but she gave it a fucking good try!
R.I.P Sabine.
What an amazing woman!
She came close but she just fell short, but God damn she gave it a bloody good go.
She will always be the Queen of Nurburgring. RIP sabine
She will be missed...
Yep great idea; that, and a statue!
There is an online petition to name a corner after her. Look it up
@@filleesphinest1566 I did we should get more signs
There should be a turn named in her honour. What a legend she was. Rip
Im sure that will happen
It would be a nice thing in memory of the late and great racing driver she will be sadly missed but never for gotten R.I.P SABINE!!❤
Totally agree but I think we should say. What a legend she IS. No one will ever take her place.
Could be the corner where she overtook the motorbike in the Van
It is happening, www.topgear.com/car-news/motorsport/corner-nurburgring-will-be-named-after-sabine-schmitz
"I could do that in a van" the best ever 'slapdown' in the whole of TopGear, what a driver, truly a loss to all who love motor racing- she proved herself time and again. RIP Sabine.
How did she die ?
@@steventidd3549 She had cancer, don't know any more details.
"I have won many races and lost many races" but you won all our hearts too RIP
For me, together with Michèle Mouton, the most important woman in the history of racing! R.I.P Sabine!
100%
Yes, both incredible women. Sabine left too soon.
Sabine left us to soon, for me is Sabine with Michéle Mouton The best woman in The History of Racing
She will be Missed 🕯
@@helmutdaenen9033 _"She will be __-Mist-__ "_ missed
And Jutta Kleinschmidt too!
I am a nobody in the racing world, yet I felt deeply saddened by the passing of Sabine. There were no pretences with Sabine. Humour and hard work, combined with phenomenal racing skills made her an exceptional person.
She was such a sweet person, so down to earth and always smiling that beautiful smile. She will be missed dearly.... I wish I could have met her in person, i'd have fallen in love with her even more..... such a sad day for so many around the world.
Drop the ads UA-cam ! This is a tribute to an absolutely amazing woman ! RIP Sabine
That’s heartbreaking to learn. What a woman, so young and with a heart of gold ❤️
A beautiful woman....with the heart of a Lion
What an incredible lady. Sabine was larger than life and fearless on the racetrack. So terribly sorry to hear about her untimely passing. Rest In Peace Dear Lady....
R.I.P. Sabine Schmitz you were an absolute Legend and I was a massive fan from the first time I saw you back in 2004 on Top Gear racing Jeremy Clarkson in that Ford Transit, your presence and charisma, great personality, sense of humour and immense ability on the track were clear to see!! Been an avid Fan ever since! You will be missed by so MANY! But never forgotten!!
Love from London England, Rest in Peace Sabine! You were and are THE GREATEST! 🙏❤️😥💔
Perfectly said my friend 😉😊
RIP Sabine, you are already missed. Respect and condolences from the UK
Just think, there were 30 people that gave a thumbs down to this. How sad that our world is slowly circling the bottom of the toilet bowl as we all get flushed. RIP Sabine
Or let's consider it as they did it by accident.
@@22b_gc8 as Vishnu Menon states not buying it. There is always a group of people out there that get off on thumbing down or posting negative comments.
Just think. Out of all the comments to leave as a condolence you chirp about thumbs down and the state of the world. Jog on
sad part is they reproduce.
I thought that...sad individuals...
This the first I’ve heard of Sabine passing. Even here in Wichita, Kansas, USA I know of Sabine and her many accomplishments. Feel horrible that it was cancer that took her away from us. Some notable feature of the Ring should be named in her honor.
May God grant her an easy rest oh Queen Sabine.
Turn 1 is now called Sabine-Schmitz-Kurve
I wish Klaus strength, these are difficult times. May you rest now, Sabine, the struggle is over.
What a driver, what a woman and a beautiful human being. God bless her..RIP...
A legend like Sabine needs to be remembered, there are few women like her.
Love and respect from Australia 🇦🇺. Rest In Peace beautiful lady.🌹🌹🌹
Living in Germany the last 24 years, I’ve seen Sabine Schmitz many times on a variety of shows here and in Austria. She was a very warm, funny and competitive person. I just found out today that she passed. My condolences to her loved ones. May she Rest In Peace.
This is a sad news and i will missed you Sabine , my wife had her share of experience with cancer and we still fighting , i am and always be your fan
Folks.... belter live every day like your last. it can end at anytime.
I found out just now. Not sure how to begin processing this.
R. I. P. Queen Sabine... from Italy 🇮🇹
Such sad news she was a legend and had a cracking sense of humour and was so good to watch on top gear will be missed
It’s great sadness that we’ve lost her due to cancer and illness and she will be desperately missed by millions of fans who are always there to support her racing career
Rest in peace ❤
Absolute legend - the Queen of the N'Ring
RIP Sabine Schmitz.
Join the ranks of fallen hero drivers.
So terribly sad I never had the opportunity to meet you, or to drive with you.
You will not be forgotten by history.
Go ride with the Valkeries, valiant warrior!
R.I.P. Mrs Schmidt and condolences to her Partner and her Family
Bless you Sabine and RIP never ever got to meet you, but that is my loss, you will never be forgotten 🙏🏻
Too young, too early. RIP Sabine. Thank you for all the wonderful memories you gave so many people. Your enthusiasm and simple joie de vivre. You gave the world of car enthusiasts a view and understanding of the Green Hell that nobody else could, or has. My sincere condolences to all your family, colleagues and friends.
Indeed! Too young too early!
RIP Sabine. Will sincerely miss your enthusiasm, smile and watching you beating up the Ring.
I’m so terribly sad to learn of Sabine’s death. A complete legend and funny and fine human being. R.I.P. Sabine 🙏🏻
So sad, she is one of my heroes. Always smiling, laughing and driving like she stole it. What a gal! I will definitely observe a minute of silence in her honor tonight. RIP Sabine!
A great loss to the country in the world what a great person great driver
OMG... I had no idea... learning of her passing from YT.
What a beautiful women, so funny, so active, and so talented....
Thanks for touching us all..... RIP Sabine
All these nasty people in the world that live to an old age and yet this beautiful person at 51 loses her battle. R.I.P
Yes your so right. Andy England 🇬🇧👍
it is too unfair. im also watching d motor back in 2012 until 2014. it featuring sabine as host.
I agree with you 100%
Only the good die young....
It's ironic... So many garbage humans and someone like Sabine must go... It's sad.
"pha, i could beat that time in a van"... another one of my hero's taken away too early. didnt know she'd passed until this came up in my feeds 😥
A female that just did her stuff without demonising others, without protesting and without doubt a great human being. RIP a true great.
Nice comment except for the word “protesting”. What’s wrong with protesting? May I ask what religion you might practice? Were it not for protest, you would t be able to have typed at all, expressed your own opinion at all.
@@andrewhigdon8346 There is a study where you read a sentence 85 times and then still don't understand what you read. That's your IQ.
I bet you didn't reach 85.
@@bernhardlagetuin I think what he's trying to say is that women should just keep quiet and not point out if there are some mysogynist a holes.
A beautiful woman with a lovely smile.
That hits home, “survived” one of her Taxi laps on the Ring, a memory of a lifetime! R.I.P. Sabine 😢😭😔
😭😭😭
She always had a smile, and I think often a wicked grin, a force of personality, wish I had known her. RIP
Sabine was a very memorable character from that Top Gear episode where she races the van. RIP
The nurburgring will never be the same again without Sabine. Such a tragic loss for the nurb community... RIP Sabine, you will be missed
She was a huge hero to all of us who love real racing. I always admired her. I was deeply saddened to hear of her passing. Rest in Peace Sabine. Thanks.
Always had such a crush on Sabine.. genuinely tearing up at the news of her loss... Beautiful inside and out. Kind, giving, skilled and so much fun to watch on in-car cameras.
Sincere condolences to all those she leaves behind. Was good to see her with a loving relationship..
Thanks, our beautiful Ring Angel
My Heart cracked with this news RIP Sabine Schmitz.
Very sad to learn Sabine passed away at too young an age. Wonderfully talented, will never have the opportunity to ride the 'Ring Taxi with you now. Sadly missed, RIP lovely lady.
So sad...
She was amazing, on the Ring, on Top Gear, on everything !!!
RIP dear Sabine...
Queen of the Nordschleife
:'(
An amazing lady loved by so many. Queen of Nurburgring and will not be forgotten for generations to come
Seriously sad news :( Sabine was such an incredible driver and always came across as a genuinely sincere and happy person. What a massive loss :(
So sad. She was a joy to watch. Rest easy Ms. Schmitz. You made the world a better place for us gear heads
I love German cars, I love bier and schnitzel, I love der Ring, and I loved an accomplished lovely German driver. Rest In Peace Queen Sabine.
Out Of All the people in the WORLLD... Sabine Schmitz
WAS SO Beautiful... I Am Heart Broken
I'm so surprised that she has passed, a very confident driver. RIP lovely lady.
What an incredible human being she was. Full of life. Yes her life was too short but she had a life filled with her passions, animals, nature... and lots of work behind. I also like the way she talks about cars. She’s probably the person that knows all the M5 generations!
I will always remember her episode with top gear. one of the best
What a fantastic lady and outstanding driver so full of life and energy living life to the full . We will miss her laughter an mischievous smiles can’t believe she has left us . We will not see the likes of her again God bless and thanks for the sheer delight in watching you drive RIP.
Noooo!!! 😢😭 I can't believe it. It's so unexpected. I thought she'd win the battle against her cancer. Long live the queen of the Nurburgring.
sabine schmitz, legend, never to be forgotten, r.i.p. 😪
How many can say they spent their lives pursuing exactly what she loved with absolute passion.
Just re-watched this tribute. Sabine was a remarkable human being - immensely talented on the track yet always humble, kind and filled with joy at everyday life.
And her remarkable work ethic: imagine driving over 400,000 miles on the Nurburgring, all at full speed, in all sorts of cars, in sprints, endurance races and Ring Taxis loaded with passengers... Amazing!
another legend gone to soon. RIP Sabine
Wow, so sad.
One of my favourite bits of tv ever is Sabine going round the ring in a transit van overtaking racing cars. Pure joy, what a driver, such a loss.
it was so unexpected, RIP sabine
this lady was amazing , she got your attention and then realized you are seeing something very special , sad loss to the world, keep smiling sabine, RIP
I was sad to hear that she is gone, we will miss her with her
sense of humor and positivity
Once she even had to change the control arm because of an accident but still won. The change reduced her advantage only by 2-4 laps and she still won. What a woman!
Is the German version of the Video without the translators voice somewhere available?
Remembered very well in the UK starring in Top Gear, the boys were totally intimidated by her incredible driving skills! Will be very sadly missed xx
Wow... this news is like a punch to the gut.... not what I ever wanted to hear.. 😞
My condolences to her family, Sabine was a very special person.... loved & respected by fans across the world.
RIP Sabine.. 💖💖💖💖
From the Emerald Isle ☘️
Such sad news. I once met Sabine at the Nurburgring, what a lovely and kind lady. Rest in peace Sabine.
Unforgettable appearances on top gear , charming , beautiful and talented....condolences from England Sabine
She was a role model to so many people around the world may you rest in peace sabine .we will miss you
Sabine was such a wonderful person so talented, her education of different cars was amazing. I'll miss you 😘
Amazing person. 51 years well lived.
RIP Sabine - Shock to hear of her death! :( An absolute driving legend, and not just because she was a woman! Keep safe and well wherever you are.
I can't believe she has passed.
Only 51. Too young. RIP.
Another video titled Tribute to Sabine triggered my curiosity but didn't realize that she has actually passed until today when I saw THIS video - I literally came to tears. She was not only a great racer but first and foremost a WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL human being. YES - ABSOLUTELY - SI - DA - OUI - a SECTION of the Ring ought to be named after Sabine. A LOT OF LOVE is "out there" for you Sabine!!!
I know her from Top Gear as many other posters.... VERY SAD..... What a great lady... She held her own with the TG crew.... I did not know her whole history. I assumed she died from a driving accident, but it was cancer. She was an inspiration and lived life to the fullest.... thank you Sabine.... God bless you and your family and condolence to all who knew her best... RIP
THANK YOU FOR THE TRIBUTE!!! Excellent voice over & translation, captured the spirit of her wit and strength..... Sabine you rocked. RIP....
Words can not convey the respect, admiration, and love I have for Sabine Schmitz. The world has truly lost a legend and an angel of the motoring world.
Shocking and saddened by this news. RIP Queen of Nurburgring
So Shocking! I am at loss for words. I beleive she had a long fight with an ailment. Such a charismatic Personality. I will always remain her ardent fan .. RIP Sabine. You flew away early. RIP.
I still can't believe it and don't want to. Sabine, you'll keep driving up there, cracking 40k laps.
😭❤️
That's very sad. She appeared to be a force of nature.
Since Top Gear every time I see a Transit van being driven fast on the road, in my mind I say "Who do you think you are? Sabine Schmitz?"
she earned my respect on so many levels, RIP
Always Cheerful and HAPPY lady. Great Smile... I am going to miss her. The taxi ride was on my bucket list ~~~~~
The world is a worse place without her. I can't believe she's been taken from us.
What a woman,lived life to the fullest,seemed to enjoy all of it,and was good at what she did,such a great loss she was very pretty too!
Thank you "old Top Gear" for introducing many of us to Sabine, Us in the UK fell in love with her too RIP Sabine x
What a shock. Sabine was an incredible woman. Incredibly sad.
What a lovely lady. !!
RIP Sabine Queen of the Nurburgring........ you will surely be missed by many,including me God Bless x
Du wirst immer in meiner Erinnerung bleiben Sabine! Was für eine wunderbare Frau!
I only just came across this news. RIP Sabine. A legend in her own right
Very sad news. An amazing driver, she also had a super nice and down to earth personality. You will be missed, Sabine. See you on that great track in heaven.
Rip Sabine.. You will never forgotten in the racing world. Condolences on the family and friends from this great Lady.
Queen of the Nurburgring indeed...her passion and energetic character shall be sorely missed!! RIP🌹🙏🏽
Rip sabine . Loved seeing her on top gear . All the antics she got up to with the old and new top gear crew . Ive lost many family members of my family to various types of cancer its a horrid disease . May she live on in her family and fans hearts and minds forever . My thoughts are with her family at this sad time .
I’m so sorry for your loss 😥 she’s always my favorite German Sports person. May you Rest In Peace Sabine 🚘💐
Saw her first on Top Gear, then looked her up on UA-cam. Her smile and joy on camera was uplifting. Her competitive spirit always was tempered, it seemed, by a respect for other racers and the 'Ring itself. I lost a lung to cancer 4 years ago and never knew until now that we both suffered under its curse. I'm so sorry she lost her battle with it.
My condolences... The world of motorsport lost one of its stars... R. I. P Sabine. 🇵🇹
RIP Sabine... . Such enthusiasm & So Much Talent... Much to young... My condolences to her family & friends..
Such a great story about the 24 hour race and the fuel pump. I am sure she had many stories. She was such a talented person, warm and down to earth. Her and Klaus were certainly a perfect match. What a terrible loss. I can't imagine his pain right now.
It was so nice to see what a loving relationship they had. It made me happy they were so good together.
She is reason I bought a E39 M5!!! I watched so many E39 M5 ring taxi drives!..I'm very sadden to hear her passing 😪.RIP...Thank you for the memories.