Skip to main content

​
Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about the TracingInsights 2026 F1 data platform.
Our repositories contain comprehensive Formula 1 data including:
  • Telemetry data: Speed, throttle, brake, and DRS usage
  • Acceleration data: Lateral, longitudinal, and vertical G-forces
  • Technical data: RPM, gear selection, and elevation
  • Race results: Final positions and qualifying times
  • Lap times: Complete lap-by-lap timing data
  • Pit stop information: Stop duration and timing
  • Championship standings: Driver and constructor points
The data is organized by season and follows a consistent format for easy access and analysis.
Yes, absolutely! You can use this data as you wish. We encourage creative use of the data for:
  • Data analysis and research
  • Visualization projects and dashboards
  • Academic work and papers
  • Personal applications and tools
  • Machine learning and AI models
If you publish or share your work, attribution to TracingInsights is appreciated but not required.
For the 2026 season, we typically update the data 30 minutes after each session of a grand prix (FP1, FP2, FP3, Qualifying, Sprint, and Race).Historical seasons are complete and won’t receive further updates unless corrections are needed.
Updates are processed automatically but may occasionally be delayed due to technical issues or data availability.
No API key required! All our data is freely available through the GitHub repositories. Simply:
  1. Clone or download the repository you’re interested in
  2. Access the files directly from your local machine
  3. Or use GitHub’s raw file URLs in your applications
This approach ensures the data remains accessible to everyone without authentication barriers.
If you find any errors or inconsistencies in our data, you can:We appreciate community contributions to improve data accuracy and will investigate all reports promptly.
The data is primarily provided in the following formats:
  • CSV files: For telemetry, lap times, and tabular data
  • JSON files: For structured race results and session information
  • Parquet files: For large telemetry datasets (more efficient storage)
All formats are widely supported by data analysis tools like Python (pandas), R, and Excel.
We source data from reliable feeds and process it carefully. However:
  • Data comes from timing systems and may contain occasional errors
  • Telemetry data is sampled and interpolated
  • Some fields may have missing values for certain sessions
We continuously work to improve data quality and appreciate community reports of any issues.
Yes! We welcome contributions from the community. You can:
  • Report data errors or inconsistencies
  • Suggest new features or data types
  • Improve documentation
  • Sponsor the project
  • Star the repository to show support
See our Contributing Guide for more details.
The data is provided under the Apache-2.0 license, which allows you to:
  • Use the data for any purpose (commercial or non-commercial)
  • Modify and distribute the data
  • Use it in proprietary applications
TracingInsights is not affiliated with Formula 1, FIA, or any F1 team. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
The repository follows a structured hierarchy:
2026/
├── Race_01_Bahrain/
│   ├── FP1/
│   ├── FP2/
│   ├── FP3/
│   ├── Qualifying/
│   └── Race/
├── Race_02_Saudi_Arabia/
└── ...
Each session folder contains telemetry, lap times, and session results.

​
Still have questions?

If your question isn’t answered here:

Build docs developers (and LLMs) love

Get started for freeTalk to us