My First Drive Of The McLaren F1 And Why it's Worth Millions!

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A true bucket list moment! I finally drive the McLaren F1!! And we discuss why this car is so special...
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[@minireza]

Ahhh the F1. Countless hours of playing need for speed in the 90's!

[@maj6129]

lol NFS 4 HIGH STAKES

[@thedownshiftchannel]

The people who passed up the original opportunity to own one at sticker price must have so much regret! It's such a special car without even considering the return on investment

[@KShelts]

thedownshiftchannel what did they originally go for?

[@Josue0322]

thedownshiftchannel that must be the one dislike the video has

[@thedownshiftchannel]

Josue Dominguez hahahaha

[@thedownshiftchannel]

MEMES they seemed very expensive at the time in the US at $815k but if you consider the insane value now, the materials and man hours in it!

[@thedownshiftchannel]

BB-8 yes I think I recall Jay Leno saying he kept looking at one in the showroom and couldn't decide

[@rossxjohnson]

Love how this channel is just growing and growing and you're staying true to quality content and rising with each episode. Much appreciation James.

[@MrJWW]

+Ross Johnson thanks a lot Ross I appreciate the appreciation! 🚗💨💨💨

[@TheSnookerGym]

Yes I am loving the editing and sound tracks

[@SofairCZ]

I think that is the difference between a rich guy starting a youtube channel and a guy who is trying to get rich by starting a youtube channel. James is the first one and it's fucking great :D

[@PuffinDragun69]

Don't think for a second we forgot about the Carrera GT James.

[@MrJWW]

+PuffinDragun69 😂

[@DeHyntonGaming]

Mr JWW Why did you flash devil horns @5:36🤘

[@davidraynorsnow]

think he was just gesturing meaning the number one but he does like is metal

[@vikirutherford4026]

hes a satanist?? haha

[@matthewkluge5441]

PuffinDragun69 I like the Carrera GT better , but that's just me .

[@superravmanrampage]

Faisal seems like a such a sick dude! Hella chill.

[@matmul4850]

Seized Cheese what other vids was he in?

[@ThibauTM]

Seized Cheese : Roadtrips to Geneva Motorshow every years

[@Chris_Brah]

Compared to his Uncle Osama... No chill

[@khalidalotaibi8761]

@@matmul4850 he is the nephew of osama bin laden

[@farahahmed-alvi1456]

@@Chris_Brahlmao 😂

[@global_nomad.]

special car, special owner, special video. Thanks to all involved.

[@jdweiss27]

Global Nomad well said.

[@gabb05]

is this mr bean's mclaren? who's the owner?

[@global_nomad.]

it used to be Rowen Atkinson's car, as noted in earlier videos. Don't need to know the current owner beyond that he is extremely generous - he avoided being in the video all week until the end.

[@thelionking3321]

Yeah, previously it was owned by Mr.Bean and now owned by Faisal Binladen (he is from multi billion dollar empire of Binladen constructions family), he is a car enthusiast as well.

[@smminco]

I love the passion Faisal has for these cars. he seems like such a genuine guy, and it's great to know that he is a caretaker of such amazing cars like the F1 and P1 LM.

[@GlozaMr]

If i ever have money to buy one i will have to convince my gf/wife that it is familly car because it has 3 seats

[@notthego9594]

Kitumijasi okay

[@juliusschreck613]

If i had the money to buy one, it would be because it has 3 seats so i can drive around with 2 bitches:)

[@Wodz30]

hey good luck saving up $3,000,000 because that will easily be the value by then

[@GlozaMr]

Wodz30 it is around 10,000,000$ right now

[@dylanberkley2240]

Kitumijasi This car is worth £14 mil

[@SP-ut5wc]

It was nice seeing more of Faisal, hearing him talking about the F1 was most interesting, and he saying he wanted this car since 1995 was very touching. And it goes without saying, it's a delight watching you two petrolheads sharing your passion. Thanks for bringing us along. Your videos always make my day.

[@hvf26]

james, could you please do a tour of the car? like show us all the buttons and cool features etc?

[@04achyuthvaibhav27]

hvf26 the quirks

[@GeoffRichards_GP]

I'd just like to see how to get in, and out of, that centre seat!

[@fivezgamingftw]

Achyuth Vaibhav and cool features?

[@NubletPie278]

Maybe he put that on his column on oversteer

[@sweaterwearingsquirrel9302]

MRFUCKOFF202 I think you have to go to Autotrader.com to see it.

[@jdweiss27]

What a rare slice of conversation and content. I loved the respectful and yet fully engaged pace and tone of this whole video. As ever, 25 years on, my favorite car defends its title in my own heart of cars with nearly imperceptible and graceful effort. :))) Always appreciate Faisal's passion and articulation, and of course his willingness to share some rarified petrol adventures- a true petrolhead. James, thanks for elevating the entire medium. Only on KZbin for JWW content these busy days. Well done. Cheers as always.

[@AutomotiveMike]

Love the way how you explain everything in ease and that's clear for everyone!

[@EffectivemomentumPT]

What an amazing video. My fav so far of your Mac tour. What an honour to drive such a masterpiece. Keep it up. Looking forward to your next upload.

[@MrJWW]

+EffectivemomentumPT Thanks bro - more to come!

[@bergudopeludo2760]

You sir, are a man i would drink a cup of tea with ☕️

[@MrJWW]

+Money Making Maniac And I Sir would share it with you!

[@riptidev10]

Tranquility Amidst Chaos no they share the same cup XD

[@hugocramez9042]

It amazes me how you could take the eyes of the road so many times, to look at your friend, while driving an F1. It reminds me the first time I drove a ferrari! Certainly a great day for you.

[@AntonyD]

What a great video - intriguing discussion. Faisal is so well spoken and I felt involved in the conversation throughout. James, you continue to deliver extensive quality.

[@rastafari8459]

The F1 shouldn't be at all a car which is intimidating to drive. Keep in mind that Gordon Murray's intent was to make the car resemble the Honda NSX as closely as possible. I think all that pressure is purely from the fact that you're at the wheel of something costing millions upon millions of dollars.

[@diazzsama]

No, he didn't make the car to close as nsx. He did mention the nsx was the benchmark, but it didn't mean to be NSX copycat. Why didn't they just collaborate to make a car? at that time McLaren and Honda were partner.

[@rastafari8459]

Where did I imply that the F1 was to going to be a copycat NSX? Go look up what it means to consider something a "benchmark". Gordon was mostly inspired by the driving aspect of the NSX, a car which he himself owned. Its driver friendliness was one feature which intrigued him the most. Gordon initially sought after Honda to build the engine for the F1, but Honda were reluctant to get on board. That's what lead towards the partnership with BMW.

[@diazzsama]

"resemble as close as possible", okay copycat is exaggerating word. But, no he did not make F1 to resemble as close to nsx as possible.

[@rastafari8459]

"As close as possible" doesn't necessarily mean an exact copy. The phrase was used as the two cars were meant to have similar driving characteristics. Believe whatever makes you happy, but the realistic and historical fact that the NSX inspired Gordon to develop the F1 contradicts what you're saying.

[@gazman9468]

Interesting that you mention Honda as Gordon Murray approached them first to build a motor for the F1. He only went to BMW after Honda turned him down. Stupid Honda - would have been interesting to see what they could have come up with although the BMW V12 would be hard to beat.

[@ft4pt310]

Your videos are amazing! :) Keep doing your thing James! 😉 watching from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@MrJWW]

+FourTeen Pt Hello Portugal!

[@lmiguelsg]

He is right James! Your videos are amazing! a big Hello from Portugal ;)

[@ricardomtb7774]

FourTeen Pt same! 🇵🇹

[@JoseBastidass]

Mr JWW If F1 comes to Portugal you have to come watch it!

[@scotie690]

We need you in Portugal James, around here there are amazing roads to be discovered. Um abraço para todos

[@ANDRE_675]

I can confirm Shmee is the most jealous person in the world right now XD

[@animal355]

Truly a 'Goosebumps' moment that won't be topped EVER! Awesome set of McLaren F1 videos, that even back when it was new was never covered by motor journalists. What an honour to meet and experience a motoring icon as the F1...

[@wargor]

Thank you for your en-depth review of this car. It truly is a special car regardless of the cost. It's priceless for those in the know.

[@gavinsullivan9015]

So what's Faisal's background and what else does he have stashed in the garage? Seems like a cool guy - obviously really appreciates the car...

[@JG-gb9xe]

Osama bin Laden's nephew...

[@Jake-nj9hg]

Gavin Sullivan unsure on most but I know he owns this and a P1 gtr, obviously has more but unsure on which are his

[@M4GN]

I believe he owns the first production Regera (green carbon spec).

[@roryjackson2016]

And an mso hs

[@JG-gb9xe]

Dark Horse you are a 100% right but I am not jealous to be honest.

[@Wodz30]

I have had the fortune of seeing three of these in person up close and it is just a pure masterpiece. Easily the greatest car ever made and the story behind it is simply mindblowing and will never be replicated. Photos and videos do not do this justice. Seeing this car up close in person will bring you to tears if you truly understand and appreciate what you are experiencing. Watching these series of videos is bringing back a lot of good memories with this car. There is not a place in the world where this car is commonplace. Not Monaco or Dubai. Seeing this car is a privilege. I enjoy watching this channel because our lifestyles are very similar and i've been fortunate to have been in so many of these amazing cars. I will also say that the CGT and F40 are truly amazing but fall short of this.

[@BramCollier]

Such a stunning car... One of those cars that you just can't dislike in any way... Amazing! Can't get enough of it!!!

[@Glimiril]

Oh well looks like I'm loading up Assetto Corsa (PC sim) and driving the McLaren F1 GTR, it may not be the real thing but it's still a sense of occasion. Great video, thank you so much for sharing and a massive thank you to the owner for not only allowing you James to drive, but also not keeping this masterpiece under a dust cover.

[@erikbritz9425]

Glimiril i fully appreciated this car the most in TDU 1 after i played that game with the F1 for about a week non stop and its trully an amazing car

[@paul140963]

I've been the Driver of the Gts, from which Domzeroto took the thumbnailphoto 🙌🏻 what an honor to see it being shared by you ! #Goosebumps

[@GaryMeolaJr]

I don't know if driving a £13-15M F1 can be put into words on a KZbin video, but James you have done it. Anther fantastic video !

[@MrJWW]

+Gary Meola, Jr. Thanks Gary, lots more to come!

[@jclarkson1618]

Thank you so much for the constant great content seriously amazing stuff, greetings from Australia mate.

[@4SmokingTailpipes]

I am also lost for words at how pleased I am to have been able to even watch this. Faisal is a legend! Well done man.Two life dreams in as many months..I can only congratulate you..

[@socialmedia6244]

It's a very unique video MrJWW, don't think I can find a similarly engaging video for this type of car made by anyone else. You are an artist - never ever loose that down to earth nature

[@gareththwaite5128]

Love the fact he let you have a drive! what a top man this owner is!

[@aumkar2]

Very cool of the owner to let you drive and cool of you to respect the drive. Man has made many great things.

[@touringdewit1]

Very good episode! I even got nerves seeing you drive the F1... Thank you mr JWW!!

[@ow4762]

rules of the channel: like video, watch video, like comments

[@MrJWW]

+OMAR WAZIRI Thanks Omar!

[@Mexxx65]

+Omar Waziri ... You clearly possess a different book of Cricket rules to mine....

[@matthiaseelen7777]

What is the current value of the car you guys are driving?

[@gerritkipkerrit5999]

matthias eelen about 2000 bucks

[@jdweiss27]

OMAR WAZIRI #Exactly.

[@stricklanda47]

I'm so happy you got the chance to drive this car and show it such a down to earth way - you are making some of the best car vlogs out there - good work Sir, full respect to the JWW!

[@trolololinger2870]

Since I was a little kid I was obsessed with this car! I only knew it from a video game (NFS2 :D) and a few pictures from magazines back then. Thank you so much for sharing this experience! Even though it's just though the screen, but I think that I've soaked up some of that F1 feeling. :)

[@AndyWJP]

I saw one of the first F1 road cars being driven to a gas station in Woking Surrey and jaw dropped when I used to work for Tag back in the day with the F1 race car in the lobby. Later the company built a Spectre-style underground manufacturing facility also in Woking to pump out the latest McLarens that we all add to our shopping baskets online and blast around the countryside roads at the weekend (in our dreams).

[@alexioflexio8818]

thats your best video ever. honest, authentic, good commentary from Bin Laden, all of it.. fantastic. thank you.

[@clique53]

Ok... I've hooked the laptop to the big screen and watching it while I'm commenting here via my phone... Wow Wow Wow... well done JWW!! I've got goosebumps just watching....

[@SASKR88]

Great chap to let you drive his car!!! Think I wouldn't be able to do that for anybody. What an experience!!!!

[@Teamshmo]

This whole series, man, too insane. The chance this happened is way rarer than winning the lottery

[@Edison73100]

This is the best car you will ever review. Cannot ever be repeated. No tuner bullshit, no one.

[@enzo48]

"Pneumatic Waft of Blip" :)) Great video James, what an experience for you!

[@alderinerush]

No kidding. My laptop's speaker blew up while watching this video and you didn't even give it some beans. Keep making videos James and I will keep sacrificing speakers lol

[@alderinerush]

Watching it again. Let's see if my speakers survive this time

[@Rodrigoxki]

I can almost feel the pressure you were in! Never seen you like this, since the very start! But I'm really glad for this video, and for everything this channel has become. Great, great job as always James, you're really the very best in what you do

[@jonnikoko5930]

Truely special! Also can't think of anyone else that could convey the experience as well as you do. Crackin'!

[@billiebleach7889]

When I was a teenager and this car appeared on scene I was saying to myself “if they can make something like THIS nowadays, how much more fabulous will supercars be in a decade or two?” Turned out things didn’t get better. This was the pinnacle of supercars and an era like that won’t come back. Some may be faster but still they have to kneel and kiss the emperor’s golden ring.

[@ruimarques_]

Best car in the world. Being driven by the best KZbinr in the world. This is a whole new level in entertainment.

[@GOLDENEYEAL]

0:41 imagine looking on your windshield and seeing one of the greatest cars ever made behind you

[@TriggeredCoyote]

James I am smiling like a little child because I see how you are making leaps and fulfilling your dreams, but don't forget to share everything with us. I honestly didn't think that subscribing to the "guy who bought an LT" would make me fall for your work and videos. You just pass your experience to us like we are there. Would love to chat with you, if you come down to Greece with Gumball 3000 this July.

[@CarObsession]

Although the video wasn't as big a production as some of your other videos, this was definitely one of the most engaging I've watched on your channel so far. Good work!

[@Sicksan14]

Over the last few months you have slowly became my favorite KZbinr, thanks for the amazing content.

[@dsdw123]

The previous videos didn't quite capture the significance of the F1 for me, however, this video completely changed my thoughts about the car! It's brilliant! Great video James!

[@ivanez1im]

Admirations to the owner, it takes some balls and quite a bit of generosity to allow someone else to drive this fenomenal piece of art and engeneering..

[@dagge95]

Your content is always so real. You explain the experience of driving all the cars so good, keep it up!

[@josegarciaapollokidzhelix1952]

The Gold inlays , and Fuse Box on the side I'm going to love starting her up every time .

[@janvandenbos7085]

Very amazing car James, your seat more forward, the guy sitting more behind, very special buttons and pedals Mc Laren F1 and why it is worth millions , thanks for sharing Mr JWW 😲😲😲😲😎😎😎😛😜😂😛😜😂😜😛😜😂

[@Lo_natilo_massages]

Thank you to share in such a clever way your driver's feelings and state-of-the-art owner. We enjoy every piece of your YT life.

[@thelastcrusader9159]

Truly love the mind and passion of Gordon Murray, this is the definition of undemocratised purity of design!

[@edcunhaph]

Hey JWW, once again, very nice content... But this time (and on the last few videos too) you really manage to take me with you this amazing F1 experience, which was my dream car as a kid, and still is! thank you a lot!

[@Thepeg2121]

imagine the cost of day insurance to let james drive it

[@LeBilletAuto]

That's a dream moment buddy !!! I'm pleased that you enjoyed it with knowledge of the luck that you had to get behind the wheel of this master piece. That was a good talk of both of you ! And your friend seems like a true enthusiast and a legitimately good guy !! Thank you both for sharing your passion and those moments with us ... Greetings from France ! JB

[@streetcat666]

"Crash course in brain surgery" another Metallica reference there James, love it! On the garage inc album in case you haven't heard.

[@LifelsGreat]

Mr Tee thank you!! I couldn't remember why it sounded so familiar.

[@streetcat666]

LifelsGreat no probs

[@smminco]

the rev matches in the beginning seemed on point. that's impressive, considering that's not easy to do well when you're driving a car for the first time.

[@Alex-pw9es]

What an opportunity! Thank you for the content James!

[@thelionking3321]

Look people, Two times it was crashed and rebuilt both the time and still sold for couple million dollars. haha...I pity those who buy Mclaren, F12TDF and etc call them a solid investment. Such an amazing car with an amazing review from James and Faisal (y)

[@NyxxUK]

James you were not your normal self, funny to watch. Living your dream James :)

[@UAPJedi]

Every time I see the F1 it just gets better, it's just such a legendary epic car that will never be surpassed by anything the Italians throw at it!

[@FrankTuk]

This car for me just takes the definition of a 'car' to a different level. it's so different from what im used to that it's exclusivity and coolfactor just fly through the roof! loved the video as always James.

[@arsalansvlog]

Carrera GT- Done McLaren F1- Done Now someone please lend this guy a Pagani Zonda!

[@SkynetGeneral]

250 GTO is the one.

[@khalidalotaibi8761]

He has one

[@JohnJoy8885]

The owner is such an awesome guy. Massive respect to him!

[@StefABtv]

You definitely would make a great top gear presenter James! Awesome video and car! Subs are rocketing for you now! I thought my 250bhp tuned abarth was cool but this car just makes me drool knowing i could never ever have one!

[@jacksmale7036]

just 2 dudes driving a £14m (maybe more now) F1... so chilled out, awesome video as always JWW.

[@robertjdm]

The owner of the F1 seems like a cool guy.

[@supercarsofgotham8255]

Hard work pays off God dammit

[@rocketn8]

Rich Piana Yup

[@supercarsofgotham8255]

Whittle Moore Right babe

[@jjustyyn_2335]

Rich Piana whatever it takes

[@supercarsofgotham8255]

jjustyyn _ Got to confuse the body

[@nemanjap8768]

Rich Piana jww was born rich mate , I don't say he doesn't work hard but he was already rich when he was born.

[@JimmyNahlousVisuals]

Who is the owner? He seems so nice! I met a guy that became great friends with, and he let me drive 5 of his Lamborghinis, and at one occasion gave me his Diablo SV to join him and his friend for a 3 Diablo cruise (3 cars were from his collection). BEST DAY EVER.

[@JeremyFuchs]

What a sick Video! Can't believe I missed you whilst you are in Switzerland!

[@law6044]

How is this channel not 500k yet

[@LemurClothing]

Two very cool guys in this F1. Thanks for all the F1 content, it's my favorite car of all time! Also, Faisal needs an F1 LM or F1 GTR... He seems like someone who truly appreciates everything the F1 represents. Also, I'd be hard-pressed not to repaint my F1 into something like Genesis Blue or some crazy MSO purplish blue, but props for keeping the original color - it truly keeps this great car as a time capsule.

[@ikgriot722]

as always Mr JWW, much love and mad appreciation for your vids, all the way from Kenya. Keep the keeping on this great!

[@RevantuZ]

Awesome video. That must've been absolutely amazing to drive! And what a chill owner, too!

[@ac1boy]

Faisal the type of guy.....oh sorry wrong channel JK. Great content as always mate! keep up making amazing content for us :D

[@abhishekjadhav8814]

hahaha i see what u did there!

[@image66media]

JWW, I was living vicariously through you in this video. I would have missed a shift too and turned 13 shades of red.

[@888mf4]

You lucky boy James. He will have to give you a few more drives to let you really get a feeling of what it's like. Then we can see you being yourself again.

[@shubh3322]

This is the most amazing thing ever best series of videos on the channel I mean on YT yet

[@stuad70]

What a lovely chap the owner is. Great to see the car being used and shared. It would be pretty cool if you could arrange a meet up with Rowan. I'd like to hear his accounts on his ownership and slight mishaps. Thanks for the journey James.

[@MrJWW]

+Stuart Hamilton I said the same thing! Would love to talk to him about his ownership experience

[@pumpuppthevolume]

u r correct this is not a car this is a sculpture piece of art and history ....on wheels ....and the value can't go down unless it's destroyed ............what's stupid is buying expensive cars and flushing down the toilet more than 30 % of what it costs in the first 1-2 years of owning it

[@ng9600]

Finally the sound of the V12 !!!! And what a sound !

[@error404blah]

Finally, the car gets pushed and we get to hear it. The last few hypermiling videos have been beyond teasing, they've been agonising.

[@Abeylius]

This was awesome!! I was nervous for you. lol.

[@reikikurama]

Good thing, you can drive it on the continent and in Britain, steering wheel is always on the "right" side. :D

[@christiancarswefind5890]

I think you're the luckiest KZbinr on earth. You got to do a 1000+ mph road trip in a McLaren F1... that is absolutely insane James. Such a special car!

[@MrJWW]

+Christian Williams I know man it's utter madness! I'm still in disbelief, so so lucky and it's amazing we have this platform to be able to share it!

[@christiancarswefind5890]

Mr JWW LOL I JUST REALIZED THE TYPO I MADE😂😂😂

[@UAPJedi]

This video is epic, goosebumps, just listening to two car nuts that know what they are talking about just talking about cars and the F1. Awesome guys! I feel your passion and love for this car 👍

[@srb2834]

32 Downvotes? How can anyone down vote content this amazing? Probably a bunch of jealous car vloggers! Keep up the amazing work

[@kisilvan]

Evo mags article on this car suggested it may be the last car of its type to be on the roads and in a way it was. I was worried at the time there would be no more super cars due regulations. Even remember TG saying as much. Even though you didn't get chance to ' ring its neck', I really appreciate experiencing the journey you've had with this car.

[@pachahk6632]

Now that you have driven both would you buy a carrera gt or an F1?

[@jeffancelet7366]

Congrats on the drive! Awesome stuff!

[@Shughesy]

Amazing content as per usual! Love your channel. Looking forward to more great vids.

[@MrJWW]

+Sion h Thanks bro - lots more to come soon!

[@terrysecor2699]

That was a brilliant and nervous video to watch. Please give our thanks to Faisal for allowing you to share the opportunity with all of us.

[@m5zealot]

The throttle is not sensitive...it’s real and direct. Linked by a physical cable to all twelve throttles! The S38 in my E28 M5 is basically 1/2 of the V12 architecture. I bought her 30 years ago new and the throttle took a week to get used to. You can’t replicate that direct connection with a computer.