TPF Downshift: Spike Kohlbecker

TPF Downshift: Spike Kohlbecker

Imagine being a Formula website/podcast in a city int eh midwest that has no idea you exist and is not even sure what F1 is. Then imagine finding out that a young man in the same city is racing all around the world in some of the premier open-wheel racing series and he lives in your same neighborhood...literally! Actually he goes to the same high school as your daughters!
Let me introduce you to the wonderful young driver, Spike Kohlbecker, from St. Louis Missouri. I think you'll find him to be as centered, level, wise and mature as I did and also understand just why I am very keen to follow this young man's career into motorsport.
I've interviewed a lot of young drivers and Spike was in rare company with confidence, humility, maturity, and poise and there is no doubt he's quick. At the same time as I was interviewing Spike, his press office was announcing his upcoming racing events down under. Podbean Player:
Press Release:
F1600 Ace, Kohlbecker Confirmed for New Zealand’s Castrol Toyota Racing Series (TRS) Veteran Castrol Toyota Racing Series and 2019 US Formula 4 Championship team, Kiwi Motorsport adds Kohlbecker to their lineup of international drivers for the highly anticipated 2020 TRS Championship. Since the launch of the Tatuus-based 280 horsepower turbocharged FT-60 chassis in May, there has again been worldwide attention on the series that is set to field a full grid of 20 drivers beginning on January 17 at Highlands Motorsports Park on New Zealand’s South Island.
Kiwi Motorsport owners Gary Orton and Teena Larson commented, “we first met Spike at Teretonga Park, New Zealand where he was racing F1600 and we’ve kept a close eye on his career ever since. Coming off a very strong F1600 season in the UK, I am sure Spike is going to perform very well in TRS. This year’s lineup has attracted some of the best up and coming drivers in the world so this year will again be a very tough series. We’re thrilled that Spike will be working with renown Indy Lights engineer Tim Neff. Tim has experience at many of the TRS tracks and will be a great mentor to Spike in this next big step in his career.”
In preparation for the series Spike noted, “I’m excited to take the next step in my racing career in the TRS series with Kiwi Motorsport. No doubt it will be a challenge but that’s exactly what I want. The tracks, the New Zealand fans, and the TRS series are all world-class and will serve as a great foundation for the next step in my career. Racing against the best is what every great driver wants to do in order to establish where you are and where you need to be. I am very grateful that my sponsors and supporters see this opportunity as a key step in my development.”
TRS Category & Operations Manager, Nicolas Caillol added, “We are very pleased to welcome Spike in our series this season. I have watched his performance since I met him in Teretonga last year when he was racing F1600 here in New Zealand. His results in the highly competitive Formula Ford in the UK have convinced me he will be able to take the challenge this season in the Castrol Toyota Racing Series. He already has the knowledge of some of the tracks which will allow him to focus more on the driving of the new FT-60. I’m looking forward to seeing him on track.”
Spike Kohlbecker links:
Website here. Instagram here. Twitter here.

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McLaren's Italian GP swap Review | Podcast Ep 955

McLaren's Italian GP swap Review | Podcast Ep 955

Join Paul and me as we review the F1 Italian Grand Prix including McLaren's driver swap and much more. We cover each team as they finished and even discuss the Ollie Bearman penalty and why it was wrong. Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Race Weekend Overview02:38 Discussion on Valkyrie Performance and Mechanical Issues05:27 Italian Grand Prix Overview and Track Dynamics08:18 Red Bull's Strategy and Performance Analysis11:17 McLaren's Race Strategy and Team Dynamics13:51 Controversy in Team Orders and Driver Performance16:39 Final Thoughts on Championship Implications25:04 The Dynamics of Team Strategy in Racing28:49 Oscar Piastri's Performance and Future Prospects32:45 Ferrari's Race Strategy and Performance Analysis36:14 Mercedes' Challenges and Team Dynamics42:02 Williams' Progress and Albon's Performance45:54 Sauber's Rising Star and Team Development46:54 Podium Performances and Driver Dynamics48:46 Strategic Decisions and Race Challenges51:40 Driver Penalties and Team Performance55:34 Alpine's Struggles and Future Prospects58:23 Aston Martin's Race Woes and Team Strategy01:01:13 Awards and Highlights of the RaceSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products

8 Syys 20251h 12min

Dutch GP Review | Podcast Ep 954

Dutch GP Review | Podcast Ep 954

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix covering every team and driver as they finished. You want to relive the Dutch GP in all its glory Want to discuss the impact on Lando's championship bid? Want to know if the Carlos Sainz move was legit on Liam Lawson? Want to hear about Ferrari's botched race? We talk about it all! Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Dutch Grand Prix Review02:23 Summer Break Reflections and Race Preparations03:41 Track Characteristics and Challenges06:24 Driver Performance and Strategy Insights09:29 McLaren's Race Dynamics: Lando vs. Oscar19:16 Oscar's Victory and Lando's DNF Analysis24:03 Race Dynamics: Max and Yuki's Strategies28:10 The Impact of Penalties: Carlos and Liam's Incidents34:13 Isaac Hadjar's Breakthrough Performance38:11 Mercedes' Challenges: George and Kimi's Race45:38 Ferrari's Dual DNF: A Disappointing Outcome47:05 Ferrari's Strategy Missteps48:12 Lewis Hamilton's Tough Weekend51:19 Williams' Performance and Penalties53:29 Haas and Alpine's Race Strategies57:27 Aston Martin's Mixed Results01:00:18 Sauber's Struggles and Strategy Failures01:02:52 Awards and Highlights of the RaceSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products

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Can AI solve F1's problems? | Podcast Ep 953

Can AI solve F1's problems? | Podcast Ep 953

Join Grace and me as we unleash AI on Formula 1's problems including team, car and driver issues. Can AI solve F1's problems?Chapters:00:00 Introduction to AI in F102:41 The State of F1 Teams and Their Strategies05:28 McLaren's Performance and Future Directions08:28 Ferrari's Challenges and Strategic Solutions11:19 Driver Dynamics and Team Communication14:18 Leveraging AI for Team Improvement17:04 Mercedes' Position and Future Outlook24:48 The Evolution of Car Performance27:24 Team Ethos and Identity Crisis30:44 Driver Dynamics and Team Morale34:21 Leadership Changes and Their Impact37:37 Williams' Revival and Future Prospects46:10 Aston Martin's Challenges and Strategies51:05 Navigating Sauber's Transition to Audi54:40 Embracing Sauber's Legacy58:03 Racing Bulls: Identity Crisis and Strategy01:01:48 Haas: Strategic Gambles for Survival01:02:26 Alpine's Leadership and Direction ChallengesSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products

26 Elo 20251h 18min

Horner's new job | Podcast Ep 952

Horner's new job | Podcast Ep 952

Join Grace and me as we discuss what Christian Horner's next job should be as well as share who we think should be in the vacant 8 seats in 2026. We talk about most improved rookie and most improved team so far this season and even talk about the headlines in F1. Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Overview of F1 News02:43 The Impact of MotoGP on F1 Fans05:40 Christian Horner's Departure from Red Bull08:31 Speculations on Christian Horner's Future11:23 Creative Career Paths for Christian Horner14:20 The Role of Humor in F1 Discussions17:04 Imagining Christian Horner's New Ventures19:56 Final Thoughts on Horner's Potential Career Moves24:19 Navigating the F1 Job Market25:24 The Dynamics of Team Politics26:41 Christian Horner's Future in F127:57 The Tell-All Memoir Idea29:05 Imagining Christian as a Flight Attendant32:29 Christian Horner as a Relationship Counselor34:25 Podcasting: The Next Step for Christian36:10 Exploring MotoGP Opportunities37:15 Sky Sports Commentary: A New Role39:05 The Future of F1 Team Lineups45:19 Team Dynamics and Driver Performance47:44 Racing Bulls and Driver Selections48:46 Haas and Alpine Driver Strategies50:54 Cadillac's Driver Lineup Considerations52:29 F1 Unboxed Videos and Driver Engagement56:08 MotoGP Highlights and Driver Rivalries59:25 Rookie Impressions and Team ImprovementsSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products

19 Elo 20251h 13min

Lewis's Ferrari Journey | Podcast Ep 951

Lewis's Ferrari Journey | Podcast Ep 951

Join Grace and me as we discuss the George Russell contract, Lewis's journey at Ferrari, and who is the best driver for car development. We also have some Albon's cats and more!Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Summer Break Reflections04:52 Carlos Sainz and Team Development Insights09:45 The Role of Drivers in Car Development18:45 Toto Wolff's Praise for George Russell24:37 The Dynamics of Driver Contracts28:30 George Russell's Leverage and Future32:15 The FIA's Controversial Rules for Monaco39:24 Ferrari's Struggles and Lewis Hamilton's Journey51:26 The Ferrari Dilemma54:37 Broadcasting Insights in Formula One56:18 The Longest Radio Message in F1 History57:55 Gunther Steiner's New Adventure in MotoGP01:00:58 Lewis Hamilton's Mystery Announcement01:02:10 Alpine's Driver Dilemma01:03:57 Lance Stroll's X-Rated Meltdown01:05:19 McLaren's Rivalry with Red Bull01:06:38 Emerson Fittipaldi's Obvious ChoiceSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products

12 Elo 20251h 16min

Hungarian GP Review | Podcast Ep 950

Hungarian GP Review | Podcast Ep 950

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix covering every team and drive as they finished. We talk about Max vs Lewis, Lando vs, Oscar and Gabi's great run! Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Hungarian Grand Prix02:45 Performance Insights from the Heart of Racing Team05:33 Qualifying and Race Strategy Analysis08:09 McLaren's Dominance and Team Dynamics11:08 Aston Martin's Surprising Performance14:02 Lando Norris vs. Oscar Piastri: A Competitive Rivalry16:52 Final Thoughts on Race Strategy and Team Tactics22:16 The Importance of Clean Air in Racing24:17 Mercedes' Performance and Driver Contracts28:18 Kimi Antonelli's Development and Challenges29:53 Ferrari's Struggles and Charles Leclerc's Performance34:37 Lewis Hamilton's Transition to Ferrari36:24 Aston Martin's Strategy and Fernando Alonso's Role38:35 Sauber's Rising Star: Gavir Bordoletto44:03 Liam Lawson's Progress at Racing Bulls45:30 Race Dynamics and Driver Challenges48:01 Max's Performance and Team Strategy50:35 Penalties and Racing Tactics52:46 Team Performances and Driver Insights56:29 Alpine's Struggles and Race Outcomes58:33 Awards and Recognition in Racing01:02:03 Upcoming Races and Future Plans

4 Elo 20251h 10min

Belgian GP Review | Podcast Ep 949

Belgian GP Review | Podcast Ep 949

Join Paul and me as we review the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix covering each team and driver as they finished. We cover Lando's errors, Oscar's win, Lewis's recovery drive, Max's struggles and much more. Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Belgian Grand Prix01:25 The Challenges of Spa Circuit03:46 Safety Concerns and Weather Conditions07:08 Debate on Wet Racing and Tire Performance10:50 Comparing F1 and Other Racing Series14:39 Race Dynamics and Strategy18:20 Lando vs. Oscar: A Race Analysis23:54 Analyzing the Race Dynamics25:12 Ferrari's Performance Under Pressure27:29 Lewis Hamilton's Strategic Comeback31:16 Red Bull's Struggles and Strategy Missteps35:17 Yuki Tsunoda's Challenges and Team Dynamics37:09 Mercedes' Young Talent and Future Prospects43:44 Williams' Unexpected Performance44:34 Race Analysis: Albon's Triumph and Carlos' Struggles46:59 Driver Dynamics: Albon vs. Carlos48:37 Racing Strategies: Liam Lawson and Isaac Hedger50:34 Sauber's Consistency: Bordoletto and Hülkenberg52:25 Alpine's Performance: Gasly's Resilience57:01 Haas and Aston Martin: Strategy Missteps59:16 Awards and Highlights: Move of the Race01:01:45 Final Thoughts: Reflections on the RaceSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products

28 Heinä 20251h 10min

Newey's sneaky escape! | Podcast Ep 948

Newey's sneaky escape! | Podcast Ep 948

Join Grace and me as we discuss Red Bull's 2% share transfer, Adrian Newey's Aston Martin corporate culture and Toto's new love for MBS. We cover news and even offer our version of British tabloid headlines to help Autosport out. Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Celebrations02:41 Anniversary Reflections and Relationships05:42 Formula One News and Controversies08:37 Christian Horner's Dismissal and Share Transfers11:23 Speculations on Power Dynamics14:12 Adrian Newey's Disinterest in Current Car17:02 Workplace Dynamics and Meeting Culture21:34 The Podcast Vibe and Dynamics25:35 FIA Presidency Race and MBS's Leadership34:30 Tire Development Challenges for 202642:35 The Future of Full Wet Tires43:34 Red Flags and Tire Challenges in F145:09 Cultural Insights: British Slang in F146:12 Personal Touches: F1 Drivers' Essentials47:37 MotoGP Updates and Rider Comebacks49:41 Kimi Raikkonen Mode: A Unique Marketing Strategy51:10 Tabloid Headlines: A Fun Take on F1 News57:52 Bearman's Journey and F1's Future ChallengesSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/theparcfermeVisit us here: https://theparcferme.com/Buy Merch here: https://the-parc-ferme.printify.me/products

19 Heinä 20251h 7min

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