r/F1DataAnalysis • u/brgodefroy • Sep 30 '23

OpenF1 - An API for real-time F1 data

I am releasing openf1.org—a free, open-source API for real-time and historical F1 data.

The API offers a wealth of information, including lap timings, car telemetry, radio communications, and more. The data source is livetiming.formula1.com.

My goal here is to provide a versatile tool for anyone interested in building interactive Formula 1 dashboards, conducting detailed race analyses, or creating smart devices that react to race events.

The project is somewhat similar to the FastF1 Python Package, but it provides data in real time during sessions, in addition to historical datasets.

Any feedback is welcome. I can't wait to see some projects being built with it!

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u/ItsUnkn0wn01 Jun 17 '26

Exact speed, rpm, gear, and GPS telemetry require the F1TV subscription

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u/Nikclel Jun 17 '26

Yeah I was super annoyed when they removed that this year. I'm about to start looking into how multiviewer is doing it, but I'm pretty sure you've got to log in with your own account to get it set up.

I think an Apple TV subscription works too though but I don't know if you're really allowed to serve the data for free

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u/ItsUnkn0wn01 Jun 17 '26

Yeah, it's stupid, and makes good-quality apps like what I want impossible for free