LiveTiming Data Topics¶
Below is a detailed explanation of each data topic, its purpose, and key features.
HTTP Request
GET https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/{year}/{meeting_path}/{session_path}/{topic}
Key |
Path |
Description |
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Provides details about the session, such as session type, start and end times, and other key session attributes. |
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Describes the status of archived data, including whether data is available for past sessions. |
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Provides the current state of the track, including whether the track is dry, wet, or under specific conditions. |
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Includes detailed data from a session such as lap times, intervals, and driver performance metrics. |
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Refers to streams of content, such as live timing, telemetry, and other media available during a race. |
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Represents the real-time audio streams available, such as team radio and commentary during a race. |
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Provides extrapolated timing data for situations where real-time clocks may not be available. |
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Contains data related to the usage of tyres throughout a race, including stint duration and tire performance. |
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Shows the current status of the session, such as whether it’s under a red flag, green flag, or has been delayed. |
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Includes specific timing data for Formula 1 races, including lap times, sector times, and pit stop information. |
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General timing data, not necessarily tied to F1, covering the details like laps, sector times, and overall race performance. |
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Provides a list of all drivers participating in a session, along with key driver information. |
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A collection of lap data over the course of a session, including laps completed, times, and performance metrics. |
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Data highlighting the top three drivers in terms of performance, timing, or race position. |
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Data related to the application managing the timing information during a race or session. |
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Statistical data derived from timing information, such as average lap times, fastest laps, and consistency. |
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A signal indicating the system is active and operational, often used to monitor data flow during a race. |
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Weather-related data for the track, including temperature, wind speed, humidity, and other meteorological conditions. |
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A series of weather data over time, providing insights into how weather conditions change during a race or session. |
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Data about the positions of cars on the track, including real-time location and distance to the leader. |
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Information related to the cars, such as speed, tire wear, fuel levels, and engine data. |
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Audio and race control messages related to team communication and instructions during the race. |
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Official messages and updates from race control, often related to race flags, penalties, or instructions. |
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Data regarding the times spent in the pit lane, including pit stop duration and strategy insights. |
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Information on the tyres currently in use by each car, including type and performance metrics. |
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Specific information regarding each driver’s performance in a race, such as position, time gaps, and lap data. |
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Communication between the driver and the team, typically audio, for race updates, strategies, and instructions. |
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Predictive data regarding the potential outcome of the championship based on race results and standings. |
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Data regarding overtakes during a race, including the number, timing, and type of overtakes made. |
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A scoring system used to evaluate driver performance throughout a session or race, including metrics like speed, consistency, and penalties. |
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Special feeds for specific data points, often related to unique events or custom requests during a race. |
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A series of pit stops taken by drivers, including times, strategies, and analysis. |
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Data about a specific pit stop, including entry and exit times, tire changes, and fuel information. |
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The total number of laps completed in a race or session, including total laps driven and laps remaining. |
Session Information - SessionInfo
¶
Provides essential details about the current session, including: - Session type (e.g., practice, qualifying, race). - Circuit information (name, location, and layout). - Session duration and progress.
Sample Request
curl "https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/SessionInfo.json"
from urllib.request import urlopen
import json
url = "https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/SessionInfo.json"
response = urlopen(url)
data = json.loads(response.read().decode('utf-8'))
print(data)
fetch('https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/SessionInfo.json')
.then(response => response.json())
.then(jsonContent => console.log(jsonContent));
Response
{
"Meeting": {
"Key": 1242,
"Name": "Belgian Grand Prix",
"OfficialName": "FORMULA 1 ROLEX BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 2024",
"Location": "Spa-Francorchamps",
"Country": {
"Key": 16,
"Code": "BEL",
"Name": "Belgium"
},
"Circuit": {
"Key": 7,
"ShortName": "Spa-Francorchamps"
}
},
"ArchiveStatus": {
"Status": "Complete"
},
"Key": 9574,
"Type": "Race",
"Name": "Race",
"StartDate": "2024-07-28T15:00:00",
"EndDate": "2024-07-28T17:00:00",
"GmtOffset": "02:00:00",
"Path": "2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/"
}
Attributes:
Key |
Path |
Description |
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Meeting |
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Details about the meeting |
Key |
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Unique identifier for the meeting |
Name |
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Name of the meeting |
OfficialName |
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Official name of the meeting |
Location |
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Location of the meeting |
Country |
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Details about the country |
Key |
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Unique identifier for the country |
Code |
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ISO code of the country |
Name |
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Name of the country |
Circuit |
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Details about the circuit |
Key |
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Unique identifier for the circuit |
ShortName |
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Short name of the circuit |
ArchiveStatus |
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Status of the archive |
Status |
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Status of the archive (e.g., “Complete”) |
Key |
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Unique identifier for the session |
Type |
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Type of the session (e.g., “Race”) |
Name |
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Name of the session |
StartDate |
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Start date and time of the session (ISO format) |
EndDate |
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End date and time of the session (ISO format) |
GmtOffset |
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Offset from GMT (e.g., “+02:00”) |
Path |
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Path to access the session data |
Archive Status - ArchiveStatus
¶
Tracks the status of archived session data, indicating: - Availability of historical data for analysis. - Updates on archived datasets.
Sample Request
curl "https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/ArchiveStatus.json"
from urllib.request import urlopen
import json
url = "https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/ArchiveStatus.json"
response = urlopen(url)
data = json.loads(response.read().decode('utf-8'))
print(data)
fetch('https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/ArchiveStatus.json')
.then(response => response.json())
.then(jsonContent => console.log(jsonContent));
Response
{
"Status": "Complete"
}
Attributes:
Key |
Path |
Description |
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Status |
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Status of the archive (e.g., “Complete”) |
Track Status - TrackStatus
¶
Describes current track conditions and statuses: - Weather and temperature conditions. - Flags indicating incidents (yellow, red, or green). - Wetness levels and safety car presence.
Sample Request
curl "https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/TrackStatus.jsonStream"
from urllib.request import urlopen
import json
url = "https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/TrackStatus.jsonStream"
response = urlopen(url)
data = json.loads(response.read().decode('utf-8'))
print(data)
fetch('https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/TrackStatus.jsonStream')
.then(response => response.json())
.then(jsonContent => console.log(jsonContent));
Response
{
"Status": "1",
"Message": "AllClear"
}
Attributes:
Key |
Path |
Description |
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Status |
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Status of the track (e.g., “1”) |
Message |
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Message regarding the track status (e.g., “AllClear”) |
Session Data - SessionData
¶
Provides raw data for the session, including: - Lap and sector times. - Driver and car performance metrics. - Key session milestones.
Sample Request
curl "https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/SessionData.json"
import requests
url = "https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/SessionData.json"
response = requests.get(url)
data = response.json()
print(data)
fetch('https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/SessionData.json')
.then(response => response.json())
.then(jsonContent => console.log(jsonContent));
Response
{
"Series": [
{"Utc": "2024-07-28T12:09:48.568Z", "Lap": 1},
{"Utc": "2024-07-28T13:20:21.984Z", "Lap": 10},
{"Utc": "2024-07-28T14:20:15.676Z", "Lap": 43},
{"Utc": "2024-07-28T14:22:02.956Z", "Lap": 44}
],
"StatusSeries": [
{"Utc": "2024-07-28T12:05:34.051Z", "TrackStatus": "Yellow"},
{"Utc": "2024-07-28T13:03:52.741Z", "SessionStatus": "Started"},
{"Utc": "2024-07-28T14:23:50.019Z", "SessionStatus": "Finished"}
]
}
Attributes:
Key |
Path |
Description |
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Series |
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Data about lap timings |
Utc |
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UTC timestamp of the event |
Lap |
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Lap number of the session |
StatusSeries |
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Data about session status changes |
Utc |
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UTC timestamp of the status update |
TrackStatus |
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Track status at the given time (e.g., “Yellow”, “AllClear”) |
SessionStatus |
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Session status at the given time (e.g., “Started”, “Finished”) |
Content Streams - ContentStreams
¶
Streams multimedia content related to the session: - Video highlights. - Image captures of key moments.
Sample Request
curl "https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/ContentStreams.json"
import requests
url = "https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/ContentStreams.json"
response = requests.get(url)
data = response.json()
print(data)
fetch('https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/ContentStreams.json')
.then(response => response.json())
.then(jsonContent => console.log(jsonContent));
Response
{
"Streams": [
{
"Type": "Commentary",
"Name": "monterosa",
"Language": "en",
"Uri": "https://interactioncloud.formula1.com/?h=cdn.monterosa.cloud&p=222568ff-a8d4-4e3a-b9e2-63e185e2d964&e=dfb3526d-bed7-4f4b-b7d6-014a1268882a"
},
{
"Type": "Audio",
"Name": "Live coverage (EN)",
"Language": "en",
"Uri": "https://dtksvu0irgynk.cloudfront.net/out/v1/7ed89990eb2a4d39870ff19793519937/index.m3u8"
}
]
}
Attributes:
Key |
Path |
Description |
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Streams |
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A list of available content streams |
Type |
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Type of the stream (e.g., “Commentary”, “Audio”) |
Name |
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Stream name or identifier |
Language |
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Language of the stream |
Uri |
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URL to access the stream |
Utc |
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UTC timestamp for the stream |
Audio Streams - AudioStreams
¶
Delivers live audio commentary and team radio communications: - Race commentary feeds. - Select driver-to-team audio snippets.
Sample Request
curl "https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/AudioStreams.json"
import requests
url = "https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/AudioStreams.json"
response = requests.get(url)
data = response.json()
print(data)
fetch('https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/AudioStreams.json')
.then(response => response.json())
.then(jsonContent => console.log(jsonContent));
Response
{
"Streams": [
{
"Name": "Live coverage (EN)",
"Language": "en",
"Uri": "https://dtksvu0irgynk.cloudfront.net/out/v1/7ed89990eb2a4d39870ff19793519937/index.m3u8",
"Path": "Live_coverage_(EN)-en/stream.m3u8",
"Utc": "2024-07-28T12:08:37.977Z"
}
]
}
Attributes:
Key |
Path |
Description |
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Streams |
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A list of audio streams |
Name |
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Name of the audio stream |
Language |
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Language of the audio stream |
Uri |
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URL to access the audio stream |
Path |
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Path to the stream resource |
Utc |
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UTC timestamp for the stream |
Extrapolated Clock - ExtrapolatedClock
¶
Predicts session time data: - Remaining session time or laps. - Calculations based on historical and current pace.
Sample Request
curl "https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/ExtrapolatedClock.json"
import requests
url = "https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/ExtrapolatedClock.json"
response = requests.get(url)
data = response.json()
print(data)
fetch('https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/ExtrapolatedClock.json')
.then(response => response.json())
.then(jsonContent => console.log(jsonContent));
Response
{
"Utc": "2024-07-28T14:25:45.007Z",
"Remaining": "00:38:07",
"Extrapolating": true
}
Attributes:
Key |
Path |
Description |
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Utc |
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Current time in UTC. |
Remaining |
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Time remaining in the session. |
Extrapolating |
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Indicates whether the clock is being extrapolated. |
Tyre Stint Series - TyreStintSeries
¶
Analyzes tyre usage over stints: - Compound usage and wear rates. - Strategy evaluation for tyre selection.
Sample Request
curl "https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/TyreStintSeries.json"
import requests
url = "https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/TyreStintSeries.json"
response = requests.get(url)
data = response.json()
print(data)
fetch('https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/TyreStintSeries.json')
.then(response => response.json())
.then(jsonContent => console.log(jsonContent));
Response
{
"Stints": {
"1": [
{
"Compound": "MEDIUM",
"New": "true",
"TyresNotChanged": "0",
"TotalLaps": 10,
"StartLaps": 0
},
{
"Compound": "HARD",
"New": "true",
"TyresNotChanged": "0",
"TotalLaps": 18,
"StartLaps": 0
}
],
// Additional driver numbers and their stints...
}
}
Attributes:
Key |
Path |
Description |
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Compound |
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Tyre compound used (SOFT, MEDIUM, or HARD) |
New |
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Boolean indicating if the tyres were new at the start of the stint |
TyresNotChanged |
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Indicator if tyres were not changed during a pit stop |
TotalLaps |
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Number of laps completed on this set of tyres |
StartLaps |
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Number of laps already done on the tyres when stint started |
Session Status - SessionStatus
¶
Displays the live session status: - Current flag status (green, yellow, red). - Notifications for major events.
Sample Request
curl "https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/SessionStatus.json"
import requests
url = "https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/SessionStatus.json"
response = requests.get(url)
data = response.json()
print(data)
fetch('https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/SessionStatus.json')
.then(response => response.json())
.then(jsonContent => console.log(jsonContent));
Response
{
"Status": "Ends"
}
Attributes:
Key |
Path |
Description |
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Status |
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Current status of the session (e.g., “Ends”, “Started”, “Finished”) |
Timing Data - TimingDataF1
¶
Specialized timing information for Formula 1: - Sector times. - Driver deltas and gaps.
Sample Request
curl "https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/TimingDataF1.json"
import requests
url = "https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/TimingDataF1.json"
response = requests.get(url)
data = response.json()
print(data)
fetch('https://livetiming.formula1.com/static/2024/2024-07-28_Belgian_Grand_Prix/2024-07-28_Race/TimingDataF1.json')
.then(response => response.json())
.then(jsonContent => console.log(jsonContent));
Response
{
"Lines": {
"1": {
"GapToLeader": "+9.226",
"IntervalToPositionAhead": {
"Value": "+0.677",
"Catching": true
},
"Line": 5,
"Position": "5",
"RacingNumber": "1",
"Retired": false,
"InPit": false,
"NumberOfLaps": 44,
"NumberOfPitStops": 2,
"Sectors": [...],
"Speeds": {
"I1": {"Value": "334"},
"I2": {"Value": "206"},
"FL": {"Value": "223"},
"ST": {"Value": "317"}
},
"BestLapTime": {
"Value": "1:46.128",
"Lap": 32
},
"LastLapTime": {
"Value": "1:46.899"
}
},
// Additional drivers...
},
"Withheld": false
}
Attributes:
Key |
Path |
Description |
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GapToLeader |
|
Time gap to the race leader |
IntervalToPositionAhead |
|
Time gap to the car in position ahead |
Catching |
|
Boolean indicating if driver is catching the car ahead |
Position |
|
Current race position |
RacingNumber |
|
Driver’s car number |
Retired |
|
Boolean indicating if driver has retired from the race |
InPit |
|
Boolean indicating if driver is currently in pit lane |
NumberOfLaps |
|
Total number of laps completed |
NumberOfPitStops |
|
Total number of pit stops made |
Speeds.I1 |
|
Speed at intermediate point 1 (km/h) |
Speeds.I2 |
|
Speed at intermediate point 2 (km/h) |
Speeds.FL |
|
Speed at finish line (km/h) |
Speeds.ST |
|
Speed trap measurement (km/h) |
BestLapTime |
|
Fastest lap time achieved |
BestLapTime Lap |
|
Lap number when best time was set |
LastLapTime |
|
Time of the last completed lap |
This endpoint provides comprehensive timing data for each driver during the race session, including positions, gaps, lap times, sector times, and speed measurements.
Timing Data (General)¶
Topic: TimingData
Generic timing data for the session: - All racing categories. - Laps and intervals.
Driver List - DriverList
¶
Provides a list of active drivers: - Car numbers and team names. - Driver names and abbreviations.
Lap Series - LapSeries
¶
Tracks laps completed: - Lap times for each driver. - Fastest lap indicators.
Top Three - TopThree
¶
Highlights the top three drivers: - Current positions. - Time differences.
Timing Application Data - TimingAppData
¶
Provides timing data from the Formula 1 application: - Aggregated sector data. - Driver gaps and intervals.
Timing Statistics - TimingStats
¶
Analyzes timing data statistically: - Averages, medians, and trends. - Comparisons across sessions.
Heartbeat - Heartbeat
¶
Regularly sends a system status signal: - Ensures stream connectivity. - Monitors data stream health.
Weather Data - WeatherData
¶
Displays current weather conditions: - Temperature, humidity, and wind. - Rain predictions.
Weather Data Series - WeatherDataSeries
¶
Offers historical weather data: - Temperature trends. - Rainfall patterns.
Position Data - Position.z
¶
Tracks vertical position data: - Insights into elevation changes. - Vertical motion analysis.
Car Data - CarData.z
¶
Analyzes car data along the Z axis: - Suspension and vertical acceleration.
Team Audio and Race Control Messages - TlaRcm
¶
Provides team audio and race control messages: - Strategic communications. - Official instructions and penalties.
Race Control Messages - RaceControlMessages
¶
Broadcasts race control instructions: - Penalties, warnings, and notes. - Decisions affecting race outcomes.
Pit Lane Time Collection - PitLaneTimeCollection
¶
Records pit lane timing data: - Entry and exit times. - Time spent in the pit lane.
Current Tyres - CurrentTyres
¶
Details tyres currently in use: - Compound type and condition. - Wear levels and performance.
Driver Race Information - DriverRaceInfo
¶
Provides individual driver performance metrics: - Acceleration, speed, and fuel data. - Driver-specific telemetry.
Team Radio - TeamRadio
¶
Streams team radio communications: - Real-time strategic discussions. - Issue reporting and updates.
Championship Predictions - ChampionshipPrediction
¶
Predicts championship outcomes: - Based on current performance and standings. - Statistical modeling and machine learning predictions.
Overtake Series - OvertakeSeries
¶
Tracks overtakes during the session: - Aggressive and defensive maneuvers. - Key moments impacting race positions.
Driver Score - DriverScore
¶
Calculates driver performance scores: - Based on statistical and telemetry analysis.
Special Feed - SPFeed
¶
Delivers a special data feed: - Auxiliary metrics and session-specific insights.
Pit Stop Series - PitStopSeries
¶
Tracks multiple pit stops: - Strategy changes. - Total pit stop durations.
Pit Stop - PitStop
¶
Details individual pit stops: - Entry and exit analysis. - Errors and delays.
Lap Count - LapCount
¶
Monitors laps completed: - Total laps. - Progress metrics.
Enhancing the Page¶
To enhance this documentation page further, consider adding:
Visual Examples: Include charts or images for topics like TrackStatus or WeatherData.
Code Snippets: Show examples of how to query and process data for each topic.
Tutorials: Add guides on setting up streams and interpreting the data.
Glossary: Define technical terms (e.g., stint, compound, deltas).
FAQs: Address common questions about data accuracy and integration.
By integrating these features, the page will become more accessible and informative for a diverse audience.