The Country That Becomes a Racetrack

Each year the world's second-smallest nation transforms into an F1 track.
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I love this channel! It’s convincing me to be an architect

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Me too

[@matpk]

Compare 1961 East Berlin vs 2021 Hong Kong IN YOUR NEXT VIDEO!!

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a B1M and Formula 1 crossover?? I must be in heaven😍😍

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[@julus2722]

Just what I thought aswell

[@anteeklund4159]

It is

[@durttix9405]

Perfect simply perfect

[@davidshaw681]

You know

[@PraneethGogi]

Now I understand how Kimi could just go off to his yacht. Nowhere in the world, this could have happened

[@prof1crl]

Abu Dhabi could happen. Racetrack is right next to Yas Marina.

[@nandadwirendragraha1210]

@@prof1crl also in abudabhi kimi straight up went to his road car

[@DuffyBlanco]

@@prof1crl Pretty sure alcohol is illegal in Abu Dhabi so he’d have no reason to go on a yacht.

[@jonbacon6664]

Did u watch that f1 vídeo earlier as well 😂

[@Qualnes]

@@DuffyBlanco Where have you heard it's illegal? As long as you're not a muslim, you're totally fine buying alcohol in Abu Dhabi?

[@russellwilliams4317]

I am a civil engineer and the work that goes into making this a reality is mind blowing. I have gone 4 times via boat and it never gets old. For me, it is the infrastructure, that amazes me, but the skill to navigate this engineering wonder is a close second.

[@Sashko_Dee]

Imagine using those resources to better mankind instead of entertain rich yuppies.

[@faedren2828]

@@Sashko_Dee imagine whining because you stack no bread

[@Sashko_Dee]

​@@faedren2828 Wanting rich yuppies to build schools and hospitals instead of polluting the planet in the pursuit of making cars go around in a circle makes me broke somehow. Got it.

[@Christ-dq2rx]

@@Sashko_Dee imagine how many profit that they get to pay their workers and money that come to that area from tourist. Imijinee

[@josephjoestar4633]

@@Sashko_Deedo you know what a job is?

[@HugoBrown]

One of my favourite tracks in F1 and the most challenging I think especially the corner into the tunnel, It cool to see how much work goes into creating the street circuit and the facilities brought in

[@arsalanahmedmalik3102]

Being an ardent formula 1 follower and a civil engineer yet I never realized how monaco grand prix was so much more complicated than any other. Wow that was an amazing video

[@bobduvar]

Narrow streets. Curves as hell. You can find easiest place to race with F1 !

[@ncsteeltoe]

There is a video of the Redbull building it's amazing. They ship it over on a barge. Huge.

[@denzelurieta9206]

@NobleGuy exactly. Overall, the logistics for any street racetracks are hella impressive.

[@just_some_bigfoot_hacking_you]

Complicated than any other? You've never been to Singapore then.

[@keiming2277]

Can’t wait to see Mazepin drive the car into the ocean

[@tristanh2309]

If he can make it through sainte devote😂

[@TheWeekndGaming]

he will

[@desanipt]

Carbamazepine

[@alfaseeds13]

If he can do that, he will be a legend like Maldonado, C'mon mazepin don't let us down!!

[@afsftw3100]

Funny comment, im dying of laughter

[@stewartgrindlay9760]

I have sat and enjoyed watching the pitlane growing overnight while have a night out at La Rascasse. Incredible teamwork from everyone

[@caincha]

Wow amazing indeed! It's one of those things we take for granted not realising how big of a feat it is. Thanks for the very good video, I learned a few things and loved it for the amount of great content inserted in such short length :)

[@ajokay]

Ok, that animated circuit layout through the years graphic at 1:20 is excellent. Not seen a circuit's evolution shown like that before.

[@DevinEMILE]

F1 did one for silver stone last year at the 70th anniversary race. It was good I recommend looking it up

[@deus_ex_machina_]

It also has a ticking sound for every passing year. It's the little touches that make the video special.

[@dopiaza2006]

Watch one for hockenheim and you'll get really depressed!

[@Aaronaa4]

This video combines both my passions, really looking forward to the Monaco GP this weekend!!🔥 F1 is a logistic miracle, and no race highlights it better than the Monaco GP.

[@kishorkanna5718]

Ah.. you just read my mind

[@LudicrousTorpedo]

Hi mate, haven't seen you long time, so how's it going ?

[@alfaseeds13]

The race itself will be really boring tho (if held in dry condition), but i agree the logistic and engineering for this gp is the most insane compare to other gp

[@zero4433]

wendover productions missed an opportunity here.

[@janshen1222]

Sorry,you mean QUALIFYING?

[@Jp2166]

"Its a sight and a sound that never gets old" _plays pre-hyrbid era engine sounds_

[@EndriuC]

Those weren't even F1 engines.

[@ericmackintosh5933]

Sounds like IndyCar to me

[@NotBROLL]

This channel reminds me of those discover tv series (Megastructures I think one was called). But without the 1 million ad breaks and repeated content after each break, or filler footage to fill a 45min(aka 1h w/ ads) slot. Just straight to the point. Thank you!

[@chenseanxy]

The amount of autosport puns in this video is just pit-iful :P

[@brucelee4996]

So many puns makes me exhausted. Hee hee.

[@failedguy1018]

All of these pubs are pushing me to my braking point. hee hee :)

[@melomelo6331]

one can never get tyred of puns xD

[@WayStedYou]

As someone who has watched F1 for 15+ years its amazing that I had to come to an architecture/construction channel to find out way more than I knew about the monaco setup, they only cover stuff like this for minimal time.

[@AJ_UK_LIVE]

Having just lived through weeks of road resurfacing right outside of my house, there is no way I would live somewhere where they do it this often haha. Fantastic video as ever!

[@dpmakestuff]

I wish every day could start off with such a perfect video! Thank you for this!

[@Inkkari9]

So true 😍

[@Lenin6969]

happens

[@jayfitmob8645]

Has to be probably one of the most iconic tracks ever. Somewhere I've always wanted to go.

[@OttoIncandenza]

I just wish overtaking was more possible. Just a tad more possible. Like verstappen vs hamilton that one time...

[@jayfitmob8645]

@@OttoIncandenza agreed, that's part of what it makes it seriously entertaining. Especially if someone knows how to actually drive they can watch the race and understand what these drivers are going through for that half a second they get to overtake a car in front of them and the risks that they're taking, but I digress, I agree with what you're saying.

[@TimTomJimJom]

@@jayfitmob8645 Monaco is the best Saturday of the F1 season but easily the worst Sunday

[@astrax2426]

@@TimTomJimJom The best Saturday yes, but the Sunday atmosphere places it above Sochi, Paul Ricard or Yas Marina.

[@itisjustacomment]

Iconic, yes but the worse track to watch a race on for the majority of viewers. Oxymoron?

[@passiton3801]

What an amazing achievement that a group of people can construct such a fantastic set to stage one of the greatest racing spectacle's seen in the Western world! Well done to all who are involved. Thanks B1M for bringing us such brilliant insight of a "behind the scenes" look how this achieved!

[@M1tZk1]

seein all these minis on the table, reminds of how many I've watched this year. Hope the next one will be just as great. Happy Holidays.

[@Norry218]

The B1M makes millions of construction and racing fans happy with a single video.

[@TheB1M]

Haha! Fingers crossed for millions...!

[@michagrill9432]

@@TheB1M yes looks like 3 million 😂

[@bigboymatthew7471]

I’m a simple man, I see a new video uploaded by B1M , I tap

[@heroryan321]

Doesn’t matter how fast those cars are I clicked on this video faster

[@TheB1M]

hahahaha, thanks!

[@duskrl3594]

speed

[@kaneq_pl2506]

Same

[@adrielbgamingofficial]

Faster than Haas maybe.

[@andoch99]

I was thinking about the pit lane and garages yesterday, now I know how it's done. Brilliant video thanks very much for uploading it. 😀

[@Alorio-Gori]

I love the way the B1M always keeps things on Track 🙂

[@XDarkGreyX]

Even as a kid, when I no one had told me yet that it's a country, it felt to me like the whole thing with a track going through a "city" of this size was crazy.

[@estebanod]

Well it's pretty much a city, it's just legally independent

[@Fools_Requiem]

@@MatakkoTV2 Which is a country.

[@NubetubeRob]

B1M x F1 absolutely Elite. Can't wait for Fred and Will Buxton to do a collab!

[@catherinelane5418]

Absolutely wonderful segment. A real insight in2 how it all works.

[@monkeyman321]

This channel keeps getting better and better. I have been here since it only had less than 1000 subs.

[@AwesomeWill28]

F1 + B1M crossover?!?! 🤯😍

[@kelseyp9956]

Unexpected but amazing! :D

[@MyTechFanatic]

I suspect a lot of us are fans of both here 😂

[@stefan5046]

The crossover we never knew we needed

[@Runnha]

Two of my favourite things to watch doing a colab, b1m and f1 😍

[@TheB1M]

Haha, you're welcome!!

[@el_Miguel_]

Some of my favorite things as well :)

[@petertullemans]

Fantastic video....probably the top of my list for the most favourite content (being a petrol head) produced amongst all the other quality videos made. Keep up the great work! Also loved the billionaires row pencil towers in NY videos.

[@DarkLordDiablos]

Monaco is the one track that will never leave the F1 calendar as it's the one race every driver wants to win besides their home race and to win it more than once is to join a exclusive club.

[@brianphillips9211]

Favorite video so far, thanks for making it! Combines two passions of my life! Hope everyone enjoys the race!

[@Anonymous-ff5fj]

I absolutely love F1, love architecture. Awesome video. It really shows the amount of logistics and planning involved.

[@MrMoustacheNinja]

This was awesome to see. Thanks for sharing!

[@hajduk4ever1911]

Fan of F1 here. Did not know about this channel, but awesome content you have. Subscribed 👌

[@3103frank]

I love this channel. I’ve been following it for a while now and what a surprise while I’m watching some formula 1 content and that right before the race weekend at the Monaco grand prix I get this gem!!! Thank you!

[@HellbIazer]

I'm actually impressed you chose to publish your video on the Monaco GP race weekend. Hence it'll catch up many F1 viewers to your video, anyway as usual your videos are informative and helpful. Cheers B1M 🙂

[@nicklockard]

Holy crap. I've driven around Monaco. It's amazing that F1 cars are doing the speeds they do on such narrow and twisty roads.

[@TopsMiah]

Amazing working by everyone to make it happen 👍🏽💪🏽👍🏼👌🏽

[@leoc544]

Awesome to see you made a video about this. I love F1 and I love engineering. Such a combo. Thanks!

[@juanjosoler336]

Probably the most iconic track of f1 history

[@adampalmer5399]

Great video!👍💯 I love that background information!

[@jonas1015119]

Having been to Monaco a few times, the thought of 600 trucks driving through those streets is terrifying, traffic is already horrible during the regular summer months

[@whateverreally1347]

A lot of it is done at night so the traffic isn't that much worse in the weeks leading up to Grand Prix. The traffic becomes bad in the days leading up because of the tourists + the streets being blocked off for the track.

[@sweetwetsugarmess]

May I just say that this channel inspired me to pursue an urban planning degree (can’t drawn so no architectural stuff). Thanks for your hard work and broad knowledge base.

[@DanielStPierre]

Brilliant film that's both visually engaging and informative. Awesome drone shots btw... :)

[@ishaquekhatri6690]

Very informative. Thanks for good work

[@harryw798]

These videos are always incredible. Great information, great footage, yet not too long & overcrowded with useless info. Thanks to the B1M team who always produce these really interesting & educational works of art!

[@malarbutton1606]

Not perfect needs some more research example 2:40. I’m semi new to f1 I’ve only been watching since 2012, but was there ever 12 teams. i know there was eleven but i don’t think there were twelve at least recently.

[@salmanahjum-mathee9055]

The moment I was notified of this video being uploaded I clicked on it to watch. Whoever in the B1M had this video idea I thank you wholeheartedly for this idea. Monaco GP this weekend and I can't wait

[@lincolnrock9158]

yeah keep showing the same thing i over and over again will always make me come back to this channel.

[@quietusplus1221]

Although it's clear (at least I think) you are being limited by working from home. I'm glad the videos continue in almost the same capacity. (It's subtle things like mic quality and footage, but again, still great)

[@nathan61522]

This is probably the best b1m vid that iv seen as I'm a f1 fan i knew it takes massive feet to construct the Monaco track but didn't realise the sheer scale

[@account28191]

2:42 , pretty sure there are 10 teams on the grid, great vis nonetheless

[@idwg560]

Yeah I’m with you on this one. Overall a great video, but that mistake makes you think they don’t really care to double check everything before reading the script.

[@idwg560]

@@ravimooruth4159 No hard feelings man but that makes no sense. There were 12 teams up untill 2014 I believe, that's probably is the reason he mentioned 12 teams.

[@topiasr628]

10 teams + Media + FIA ( Stewards) = 12

[@brievenbus2542]

@@topiasr628 media and stewards are not a team tho

[@Vrtulka103]

F3 has 12 teams

[@khelsan]

An absolute masterpiece of a video F1 x B1M must be the greatest crossover I've seen

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One of the few channels I didn't regret subscribing

[@ihabammoury2879]

I really love this channel, it opens you to the world of architecture, and the diversity in it, well done B1M ❤

[@akshitdasgupta7079]

lets gooo. ive been watching b1m for like a year and ive always wanted them to do something related to formula 1

[@KristinaTravelina]

this is a great channel! I am not an architect, but the video is really very interesting to watch.

[@my_namejeff9770]

very high quality video. thank you.

[@JORDYBEST12]

Amazing video again guys. Keep these going 👏

[@TheB1M]

Thank you so much!!

[@theunexpectedjaz9100]

Putting a barrier and safety mesh around will protect spectators and building Mazapin: im driving my submarine

[@Brawley69]

Great story that you've told here about Monaco and grand prix. Greatly enjoyed it. Must point out (that it's no fault of your own) that the Google Earth image that shows an aerial view of the city must be quite old as it doesn't even show the Portier Cove construction/land reclamation project that is currently going on. They've even backfilled the site and are now above grade. Regardless, excellent video B1M.

[@SMariaKS]

Amazing. My favourite Grand Prix venue.

[@KayJblue]

Massive F1 lover, I subscribed to you an hour ago and this is uploaded lol.

[@TheB1M]

Haha, welcome on board!! Great timing!

[@255bb6]

Though it is hard to overtake, this track is one of my favorite.

[@katieadalinedeanmcgowan7268]

It is quite an incredible organizational Feat to have this prepared for each years race !

[@rafaelpera1027]

Thisnis my favorite video on youtube ever.

[@marcodhaene]

This video is the perfect mix of engineering and F1, both right at the top of my favourites list 👌🏻 One note: you mention 12 teams... there are 10 teams. Perhaps you included the medical team and FIA's race director and stewards crew?

[@ScorpionNani]

One of the reasons i want to visit Monaco.

[@Ozymandias1]

I've been on the track once but of course you have to observe speed limits on normal days when it's just a road.

[@nik_evdokimov]

Great content as always!:)

[@erfanioseptianardianto1437]

I've been there many times, but never had the chance to watch such amazing races

[@thetrainman548]

Thank you B1M 👊

[@scheimong]

This has got to be one of the few times where are the tiniest of nations is regularly able to pull off something that even the world superpowers can only dream of.

[@abdullahrashid7385]

Do you ķnow how much money these people in Monaco have?

[@1Heptic]

@@abdullahrashid7385 Do you know how much space Monaco itself has?

[@abdullahrashid7385]

@@1Heptic what does space have to do with it lol

[@1Heptic]

@@abdullahrashid7385 not a lot of space and can still pull of a very well known Grand Prix, what does money have to do with it? Last time I check some countries F1 has raced in don’t have a lot of money

[@1Heptic]

@@abdullahrashid7385 they’re restricted to their roads because they have nothing else

[@davidmummery5956]

Very informative. Excellent video

[@streamingeagle1]

Remarkable work to get this happening

[@suvashyadav5562]

this channel brings out the architect in me

[@kay1975]

Maybe it will bring out the engineer in you too.

[@theadventuresofbrockinthai4325]

I was lucky enough to be in Singapore when they were getting ready for their race. It was a few weeks prior but I befriended one o the top engineers and he walked us around some of the sights. The best part was the mechanics area and how they line up the cars. It was a great experience.

[@GarettMac]

I always wondered how they managed to build a racetrack in the middle of a city. thank you for making this video 👍

[@carlfromtheoc1788]

Was there for a day of Gran Prix in 2017, and a few days later to see the sights - good times.

[@TheWeekndGaming]

oh my god b1m and formula one i love this

[@themasterjay7189]

Just when I was about to go back sleep, B1M says “Not today, Mate!” But Fr tho, this Channel is Awesome! Fully awake or tired, I’m a happy subscriber! 🔥💪🏽😎

[@Lunarr0ck]

3:17 2023 Las Vegas GP: Hold my beer bro

[@kiha6702]

Thank you, I liked it. I guess, I am nerdy enough that I would have liked to see the complete built or break down of the stands etc. Been to Monaco on my motorcycle many moons ago, just before race week🥰

[@shivmotwani9780]

This channel never fails to blow me away!

[@20_percent]

Cool video.Good job)

[@VinOnline]

This channel is so cool honestly.

[@henkdekraai5290]

Really hope some day an extended version will be uploaded on the monaco GP!

[@juandiegoprado]

I recently visited Monaco as they were beginning this whole process. Absolutely amazing to see in person. Looking at all the famous parts of the track while also looking at the engineers build the supporting infrastructure is incredible. Not to mention that the Monte Carlo Masters were going on at the same time and I got to see that transformation too. Fantastic place Monaco.

[@revanthsudhakar599]

2:39 *10 teams; McLaren, Mercedes, Redbull, Ferrari, Alpine, Aston Martin, AlphaTauri, Williams, Alfa Romeo and Haas :)

[@englishkenny958]

Great video, look forward to this race every year and now that I am retired, this race is on the top of my bucket list! Once this must wear a mask BS ends. USGP in Miami on my calendar right now, I can drive there from Tampa. Happy New Year to all

[@tylerdurden3347]

I'd like to see them go around it the other way some time. See how well the drivers adapt!

[@Bnio]

Get in there B1M!

[@blueblazerable]

I always love this channel. I am a Certified public accountant by profession but my heart leans more about structures, technology and history. This channel always caters my alter ego.

[@tommasodalmistro8318]

Great video!

[@andrewmaclean9810]

idc what anyone says Monaco is one of my favorite circuits in F1 and one of the most iconic. I get theres and overtaking problem but that just makes quali that much more important and the overtakes we do see are so much more insane.

[@alexandermartini8489]

Perfect timing for the tomorrow Monaco Grand Prix

[@ledieuspaghettivolant2074]

I live here , and I can tell you that when the race start you can’t do shit in town , you are literally stuck at home or if you have the courage to ho outside you’ll be stuck for 3 h in police controls or in traffic jam

[@fatetestarossa2774]

NOICE ; ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) MONACO FTW

[@harrisikhwanm8464]

Knowable! Loving it forever. #SuperLuxeriousB1M Thank You.

[@fw1421]

I have watched the Monaco Grand Prix since I was a kid and got into slot car racing. Back then the cars weren’t as fast and narrower than todays cars. It amazes me that they still have it on the calendar. It is an amazing undertaking that Monaco goes through every year.

[@InfernoJimmy83]

Thanks Fred, having a tough day at work and you’ve made my lunch mate. Have a great day 👌😁