Sabine Schmitz & the van – taking on the Nürburgring in a Ford Transit | Sabine Schmitz

category: Touring
May 8, 2026

YouTube channel: Belinda Automotive
runtime: 00:01:25 // views: 729

Video Description from YouTube:

In one of the most unforgettable moments from Top Gear, Sabine Schmitz took on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife with a challenge: beat Jeremy Clarkson’s lap time… in a Ford Transit van.

What followed was equal parts chaos and brilliance. Sabine pushed the van to its absolute limits, narrowly missing the target time and proving just how much speed — and skill — the “Queen of the Nürburgring” really had.

Then it was Jeremy’s turn. Swapping into a Jaguar S-Type, his attempt at the same circuit delivered exactly what you’d expect: nerves, near-misses, and plenty of classic Top Gear humour.

It’s a moment that perfectly captures the unpredictability of the Nürburgring — and why Sabine Schmitz remains one of the most respected drivers to ever take it on.

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