Rapid Telemetry - Decode telemetry. Visualize insights. (rapidtelem.com)

[mhmatthew]

Rapid Telemetry: F1 Distance Comparison & Pace Analysis

Rapid Telemetry is a high-performance, web-based analytical tool designed for Formula 1 enthusiasts and data analysts. It leverages the OpenF1 API to provide deep insights into driver performance through intra-lap telemetry comparison and session-wide pace analysis.

🚀 Features

1. Telemetry Viewer (Dual-Slot Comparison)

• Slot Manager: Compare two different laps (Reference vs. Comparison) across any session.
• Distance-Based Plotting: Unlike time-based charts, telemetry is plotted against distance (meters) to accurately compare braking points and apex speeds regardless of lap time differences.
• Multi-Data Visualization:
  • Speed (km/h): Overlay speed traces to find where time is found.
  • Inputs (%): Analyze Throttle and Brake application.
  • Engine Data: View RPM and Gear selection synchronized with track position.
  • Time Delta: A real-time calculation of time gained/lost across the lap.

2. Geospatial Insight Mapping

• Dynamic Track Map: The circuit map is segmented by performance—Red sections indicate the Reference driver is faster, while Cyan sections indicate the Comparison driver is faster.
• Chart-to-Map Synchronization: Hovering over any telemetry chart updates a cursor on the track map to show exactly where that data point occurred on the circuit.
• Sector Zoom: Click any sector in the comparison table to automatically zoom all charts and the map to that specific portion of the track.

3. Advanced Pace Analysis

• Session-Wide Visualization: View every lap of a session color-coded by tire compound (Soft, Medium, Hard, Intermediate, Wet).
• Driving Characteristics Report: Automatically generated metrics including:
  • Consistency Score: Calculated via Standard Deviation of lap times.
  • Tire Management: Estimated degradation rates (seconds lost per lap per compound).
  • Pit Cycle Analysis: Calculation of "Total Pit Loss" by combining In-lap and Out-lap performance.
• Strategy Insights: Automated comparison of stint lengths and compound choices.

4. Communication & Context

• Team Radio: Integrated audio player and transcripts for driver-engineer communications.
• Race Control Log: A chronological log of flags (Yellow, Red, Green) and Safety Car periods.

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🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: Vanilla JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3.
• Charts: Chart.js (v4.4.2).
• Plugins: chartjs-plugin-annotation.
• API: OpenF1 (Unofficial F1 Data API).

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📥 Installation

Rapid Telemetry is a static web application. No build step or server-side environment (like Node.js) is required for deployment.

Check out the website: rapidtelem.com

More information at https://github.com/mhmatthew/rapidtelem/

[br-g]

Impressive dashboard! 👀