Welcome to TracingInsights 2026 F1 Data
The TracingInsights 2026 F1 data repository provides free, comprehensive Formula 1 telemetry and race data for the 2026 season. This data platform offers detailed insights into every aspect of F1 sessions, from driver telemetry to race control messages, enabling deep analysis, visualization, and research.No API Keys Required — All data is freely accessible through GitHub. Simply clone the repository and start exploring.
What’s Inside
The repository contains extensive Formula 1 data organized by Grand Prix and session type:Telemetry Data
High-frequency car data including speed, throttle, brake, DRS, RPM, gear, and 3D position coordinates sampled at ~3.7 Hz
Lap Times
Comprehensive lap timing data with sector times, speed traps, tire information, pit stops, and track position
Weather Data
Environmental conditions recorded every minute including air/track temperature, humidity, pressure, rainfall, and wind
Race Control
Official race control messages covering flags, DRS status, safety cars, and driver-specific events
Circuit Data
Track layout information including corner positions, angles, distances, and coordinate systems
Driver Info
Driver and team metadata including names, numbers, team colors, and official headshots
Key Features
Detailed Telemetry
Access second-by-second data from every car on track:- Speed, throttle, brake, and DRS — Understand driving inputs and performance
- RPM and gear selection — Analyze engine usage and gear strategies
- 3D position data (X, Y, Z) — Track car position and elevation changes
- Acceleration vectors — Lateral, longitudinal, and vertical G-forces
- Gap data — Distance to driver ahead for race position analysis
Comprehensive Timing Data
Every lap is captured with complete timing information:- Full lap times and individual sector times
- Speed trap measurements at multiple track locations
- Tire compound, age, and stint information
- Pit stop in/out times
- Track status and deleted lap reasons
Session Coverage
Data is available for all session types:- Practice Sessions — FP1, FP2, FP3
- Qualifying — Full qualifying sessions
- Sprint Sessions — Sprint Shootout and Sprint Race
- Race — Complete race data
- Pre-Season Testing — Testing sessions included
Repository Structure
The data is organized hierarchically by event and session:Use Cases
This data platform supports a wide range of applications:Data Analysis
Analyze driver performance, compare lap times, study tire degradation, and identify optimal racing lines
Visualization
Create interactive track maps, telemetry overlays, speed comparisons, and race progression charts
Research & Academic Work
Conduct motorsport research, study aerodynamics effects, analyze strategy decisions, and publish findings
Data Quality & Updates
- Update Frequency: Data is typically updated 30 minutes after each session completes
- Accuracy: All data is sourced from official F1 timing feeds and telemetry broadcasts
- Format: Consistent JSON structure across all sessions for easy parsing
- Validation: Data includes accuracy flags and quality indicators
The data is processed using FastF1, a well-established Python library for F1 data analysis, ensuring reliability and accuracy.
Getting Started
Ready to explore the data? Check out the Quickstart Guide to learn how to access and work with the repository. For detailed information about every field and data structure, see the Telemetry Reference and Field Specifications documentation.License & Attribution
This data is provided under the Apache-2.0 license. You are free to use this data for:- Personal projects and applications
- Data analysis and research
- Visualization and creative works
- Academic publications
Community & Support
Have questions or found an issue?Credits
This project builds on excellent work from the F1 data community:- FastF1 — Python library for F1 data
- MultiViewer — F1 live timing data
- Jolpica F1 — Historical F1 data (Ergast successor)