As a Formula 1 enthusiast, I’ve always been fascinated by the intricate details of driver performance on the track. However, I couldn’t find a website or tool that allows for a direct, visual comparison of driver pace at different points on a circuit. This project was born out of that curiosity and a desire to create something that fills this gap. With this script, you can compare the pace of multiple drivers and visualize who is fastest at each point on the track. 🚀
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Install Dependencies:
- Make sure you have Python installed.
- Install the required packages by running:
pip install fastf1 matplotlib numpy
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Run the Script:
- Open the script in your favorite Python environment (e.g., Jupyter Notebook or VS Code).
- Execute the script and follow the prompts:
- Enter the year of the race (earliest supported is 2018).
- Select the race weekend from the list of available events.
- Choose the drivers you want to compare by entering their codes (e.g.,
VER,HAM,LEC).
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View the Results:
- The script will generate a visualization of the track, color-coded to show which driver was fastest at each point. Each driver is assigned a unique color, and a legend is included for easy reference.
Here’s an example of what the script might display:
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A list of available race weekends:
Available race weekends: 0: Pre-Season Testing 1: Australian Grand Prix 2: Chinese Grand Prix 3: Japanese Grand Prix 4: Bahrain Grand Prix 5: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 6: Miami Grand Prix -
A visualization of the track with color-coded segments showing the fastest driver at each point.
This project wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing FastF1 package and the Formula 1 API it utilizes. FastF1 provides an easy-to-use interface for accessing and analyzing Formula 1 telemetry data, making it the perfect tool for projects like this. Huge thanks to the FastF1 team for their incredible work! 🎉
- Create a web-based interface for easier access and usability.
- Add other cool features using the fastf1 API