Ergast F1

API

Free historical Formula 1 data API since 1950

Overview

The Ergast F1 API provides RESTful access to comprehensive historical Formula 1 data from the 1950 world championship to present day. Endpoints include races, drivers, constructors, results, qualifying sessions, lap times, and championship standings. Responses are available in JSON or XML formats. Ideal for developers building F1 stats platforms, historical analysis tools, fan websites, or mobile apps to display race results, driver performance trends, and constructor rankings without authentication hurdles.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('http://ergast.com/mrd/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful interface
Historical data (1950-present)
JSON/XML support
No API key required
Comprehensive F1 datasets

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Ergast F1 free to use?

Yes, the Ergast F1 API is completely free for both non-commercial and commercial use without any subscription fees.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, the Ergast F1 API does not require an API key or authentication to access its endpoints.

? What is the response format?

The API supports both JSON and XML response formats; you can specify your preferred format via request parameters like `format=json` or `format=xml`.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Sports & Fitness

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free access for all uses
⊕ No authentication needed
⊕ Extensive historical coverage
⊕ Multiple response formats

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited requests
⊖ No real-time live data
⊖ No SLA guarantee
⊖ Limited to Formula 1 only