Paddock Access to the Valencia MotoGP | What Goes on in the Hours Before the Race

I joined Michelin for the Valencia Moto GP weekend. I was lucky enough to have Paddock Access and VIP Access for race day, so I did my best to show you what goes on in the hour or so before the race starts.
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[@allsearpw3829]

Thanks Michelin for inviting Freddie along and giving us viewers an inside view of what is going on . Thank Monika for all her hard work , putting every video together .😉🤔👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you so much🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@richardstory2423]

“ look at the rear end on that”……….priceless. Spain in the sunshine with motorbikes. It’s a ten minute holiday from a grey foggy foggy morning in England. Thanks Freddie!

[@FreddieDobbs]

No pun intended I promise😆

[@mantarayal]

Yay!! First to comment. 😀 Sittin' here in NZ with my wife with $@#*ing covid...so one of your vids popping up made my day...well, that and still being here to watch it...take care everyone...ride and travel safe!! Love from NZ as always!!

[@FreddieDobbs]

I think you may’ve been the fourth comment, but hugely appreciated- thank you Mantarayal🙌🏻 Sorry to hear you have covid, wishing you a speedy recovery. All the best in NZ🇳🇿🙂

[@pjhammer78]

Great video! So cool to get some behind the scenes insight into what must have been a spectacular weekend at Valencia GP circuit. Many thanks to Freddie and Monika for both, your hard work and for sharing this exciting event with us. A big thankyou to Michelin too for inviting us in via your brilliant vlog platform. I’m 68yrs old and i’ve only just come back to motorcycling after a break of fifty years. Never felt so alive as when i’m riding my bike but always just as keen to catch up on your latest adventure. Love your style and content, you make for an excellent partnership! My best wishes to you both!

[@jasonadams5187]

Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thank’s Freddie and Monika

[@jamesdspaderf2883]

Spectacular! Thanks ....

[@stuartjgarland]

Thanks Freddie (and Monika in the background) brilliant insight as always

[@joemabry9643]

Wow. Thank you.

[@michaelclarke3684]

Fantastic content Freddie thank you

[@dbharrold]

Great video Freddie, after seeing this I really fancy riding down to Valencia in the future

[@paulegan7250]

Fantastic video Freddie, very interesting behind the scenes look. Thank You.

[@SteveSeadog]

Hi Freddie - Great behind-the-scenes look at the Valencia GP. Every racing fan should experience at least one live GP for the incredible scale and atmosphere.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Steve! You’re spot on- I really was amazed at the scale of it!😳

[@stephencox1955]

Freddie,brilliant again,

[@henryhartley9993]

Nice one Freddie and Monika, definitely on the cards next year...

[@clivehale397]

Well done Freddie nice insight into moto gp many thanks.....glad you enjoyed it...

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Clive- it was a possible once in a lifetime opportunity and felt very special to experience it🙂👌🏻

[@astra19100]

Fantastic video Freddie, very interesting behind the scenes look, loved it…. Stay safe 👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

Really glad you enjoyed it Dave🙂

[@krishakpaudel]

Amazing ,🔥🔥

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Excellent video 📹...great to get a VIP pass! And a nice ride back too! Cheers, Steve

[@rohanchapman4159]

Something about your vids, I can almost smell that Spanish Moto GP air. Peace love and happy travels

[@daydreamer2077]

another great vlog , have you ever been on a racing bike , thanks for sharing

[@1mikefrost]

Morning. What a life you've got Freddie! Looks awesome.

[@FreddieDobbs]

It really was a fantastic experience Mike🙂

[@biker_dale]

I was fortunate to get a VIP ticket to the recent Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Castle Donington with the McAMS team and loved every minute, seeing behind the scenes is a real treat and education, everyone works so hard to get their riders on the podium. Won't ever forget it. Thanks for taking us round the MotoGP,, a real eye opener.

[@FreddieDobbs]

The BSB looks like a brilliant event! It’s a really special thing to get to experience one of these races🙂

[@stevezahn8056]

Freddie, I’m blown away. I’ve never seen racing trailers like that. Two story’s high, just for the riders. Wow. I’ve never been to a super bike race here in America, as a Harley guy, we mostly follow flat track, where Harley and Indian fight it out on the dirt. It brings the fans out, but not like that. And the pits at a flat track race ain’t nothing like that. I was amazed, but when you got to the food! That’s when I lost it. It wasn’t hamburgers and hot dogs like at a flat track race. Truly amazing video. Thank you! Come to America, and I’ll take you to the Red Mile in Lexington ky to see them come around the first turn on the old horse track at 100 mph, if your lucky you’ll get hit by some dirt👍😃

[@BlackThor15]

Great video Freddie, thanks for sharing. BTW the moon and sun logo on the caravan or anywhere else is always ref to VR46. 👍👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

Ahhhhhh I had no idea, thank you for sharing this🙂

[@chema1546]

Ok 👍👌 super bien

[@johnimmins7302]

Your so lucky Freddie!!😊

[@crumblymal8479]

Awesome watch Freddie it must have been a fantastic experience and one which most fans will never have great watch and a shame you were so limited with time to film and restricted too but none the less enjoyable . It's a shame Monica could not be there to enjoy the buzz with you .Muchas gracias amigo me gusta mucho 😉👌👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

Really glad you enjoyed it! I felt very lucky to be able to experience the atmosphere. Monika was missed, although the MotoGP probably not her thing😆 Thank you sir!🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@cottenham]

Wonderful video. Still extremely jealous.

[@stevesanelli90]

Wow! Simply Wow! What an incredible experience to be the VIP guest of Michelin! Just fitted their tyres on my bike but no gifts😭 Glad you got to experience an incredible event! Great stuff Freddie!

[@FreddieDobbs]

It did feel like a once in a lifetime experience Steve- really special! Glad you enjoyed it🙂🙌🏻

[@JimJimPlays]

Fantastic video and presentation as usual, Fred. Yet again, I'm jealous, but in awe at what you were able to experience. You planning on sticking around in Spain for a bit, or heading elsewhere ? I actually managed to take my Triumph Thunderbird (one I emailed you about) out for the first time in 4 weeks (due to a rare dry weekend in Southern England) from London to Portsmouth and back, and my God, did it feel good. Sadly I think it won't be out much for the remainder of 2022 as the short and long term forecasts are not exactly bike friendly. I will make an effort to give it a nice coat of WD-40 and polish the chrome though. On another note, I've also discovered an extremely special coffee shop in Haslemere (Sussex-Surrey border). Will send you some pics and info on it for when you're back in blighty and out and about in 2023. Keep up your wonderful content, sir and I'm looking forward to the next installment.

[@alanbarnes2920]

Well done for cracking 70k subs Freddie and Monika! 👍🏻

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you so much Alan- it’s thanks to very kind people like yourself who watch. Really appreciated🙂

[@alanbarnes2920]

No sign of any Freddie Dobbs (Monika too?) merchandise yet?

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

I like the Z8. Surprisingly, perhaps, seeing I've been riding bikes forever, I have no interest in MotoGP or any other type of racing. That Deus 400 single looks great. Great long weekend for you, Freddie, and despite not being a race man, I found it interesting.

[@stewy62]

I am a MotoGP fan but this behind the scenes video really brought home to me what a massive circus $$$¥¥¥€€€£££ MotoGP is 🇬🇧

[@1newbert]

You need to get someone to sponsor you and Monica a trip to Austin, Texas this spring, for the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas. The hill country outside of Austin is a hot bed for motorcycles.

[@coledines]

Did you know the indiana jones 5 wrap party was held at the Bike Shed!!

[@FreddieDobbs]

No way?!?!?

[@leeandjancruise]

As usual Freddie a great presentation got to admit though I have never watched a motorcycle race on TV, I'm more interested in classic motorcycles mainly Japanese. Got the SAD effect here in South Wales seeing the weather your experiencing when it has been raining here at some time during the day for over a month, really peeses me off.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Really glad you enjoyed it, Lee! I’ll be completely honest- I’ve watched veeeeery few races too. I won’t rub it in too much, but it is still pretty much summer here (24 degrees today!)☀️ Sending all my best🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👋

[@MOTOUK1]

Great video and opportunity Freddie, amazing how all the team HQ’s are all built and taken down after the race. I used to supply parts to all the F1 teams not MotoGP but used to get up close pit Lane action and in garages some years ago, I’ll ping you a pick with Hamiltons car. What an amazing experience from Michelin 👍 and the title decider amazing 🤩 thanks for taking us along

[@FreddieDobbs]

I love it- you’ve lived such an interesting life, Nick! I’ll eagerly await the pic🙂🏁

[@MOTOUK1]

@@FreddieDobbs 😂😂 still loving it! So much to do still 👍

[@tonywilliamson4512]

Recession what Recession? Some serious money there Freddie.good coverage spot on.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Haha yep Tony- no obvious signs of a looming recession here!

[@kramnam4716]

Bravo! Great film and ps Michelin are the best tyres.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you Kramnam🙂🙌🏻

[@BlakesPipes]

I own a 2020 kawasaki W800 cafe and it is the most amazing bike. Did not know it at the time that it here in the states, was a flop. Best known secret. Would tell you to try one. Wish it had a center stand, but I do believe you would enjoy the journey in perfect style. Gas light comes on very early and it doesn't show mileage when it starts flashing that puts me into fear. But then when I fill up, 3.1 gallons. Still have 50 miles till empty. I have had it a year and it still gets to me. Love the content, great behind the drap of moto GP! Thank you for not going on a balcony!

[@FreddieDobbs]

The W800 has been a bike I’ve wanted to test for two years, but because it was discontinued in the UK, I couldn’t get one to test. It was a fairly bad flop here too- although those in the know (like yourself🙂) absolutely LOVE them!

[@BlakesPipes]

@@FreddieDobbs look up The All Year Motorcyclist on youtube. He has my bike or I have his. But he has a cafe. Sure he will let you ride it . Tell him lover of you sent you!

[@teamJJontour]

Good Morning Freddie!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Morning Julian!🙂

[@kevinshaffer1047]

WOW...how exciting!!...the smells..the sounds...the deafening race...lol..excellent video again!!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Kevin! I hope my ears will recover because I didn’t use ear plugs!😆

[@cgee3999]

Blimey!😂

[@clivehale397]

Hi again Freddie are you popping up to nec bike show this month or are you still away....?

[@Jean-de-lune]

Good to see the family name as one of the competing group (Mooney). OK spelt different from my surname but only slightly (Moonie). Must have been a great atmosphere and experience Freddie. Did you wish you had a competing bike? (Dumb question but have to ask).

[@akhilshah2157]

congratulations sir ! england has won the cricket world cup.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I just saw- that is MASSIVE!!!😀🏏

[@akhilshah2157]

@@FreddieDobbs yeah I was supporting them in the finals ☺️

[@marcinpiak3540]

Do you ever do any work?

[@jedw9983]

Tinged with sadness to see the blue Suzuki stand, as that was the last time they'll be seen at MotoGP...P.S. how did you find the noise? I took some builder's ear protectors for my son and even then he had his hands over them!

[@FreddieDobbs]

I only just found out about Suzuki- gigantic shame! It’s very pathetic- no one was wearing ear plugs around me, so I didn’t either. I’m such a sheep🐑

[@kimianks]

Hi Sir. This is a really good video. I normally do a vlog with my mobile phone at F1 Races. Am I allowed something similar in MotoGP? It isn't monetized or used for any commercial purposes. Purely for my KZbin Channel. Also, can I carry a compact camera to the race to take some stills? Visiting the Indian GP next weekend. Thank you!

[@crankybear1236]

Second 😂

[@FreddieDobbs]

That is good enough😀 Have a great day!

[@Bala.the.Baldie]

Everyone from f1 to other motor racing series talks about sustainability but behind the scenes so many trucks and other things are used and soo much carbon dioxide is emmited it's crazy to think about that just making racing bikes or cars sustainable will not help the environment

[@Mick_English]

This guy calls them drivers....What

[@FreddieDobbs]

Yep- no excuse😆🤷‍♂️

[@michaelfraser5723]

all " carbon neutral " of course, hahaha LUDICROUS EXCESS

[@grumpopzijnmashfifty3109]

Forming a opinion after a minute on a bike? And they call themselfs serieus reporters? What a load of arogant b......t.

[@the.communist]

I despise motogp