F1 Onboard Help Center
Master the art of Formula 1 data visualization with our comprehensive guide to F1 Onboard's features and interface elements.
Color System
Formula 1's visual language relies heavily on color coding to convey critical timing information. Each color represents specific performance metrics, helping you instantly understand driver performance across lap times, sector splits, and mini-sector analysis.
Current lap time display
Slower than personal best
Personal best time
Session's fastest time
Note
Mini-sectors exclusively use yellow highlighting to maintain visual clarity. This prevents the interface from becoming overwhelmed with yellow indicators when multiple drivers aren't improving their times.
Leaderboard Intelligence
The dynamic leaderboard adapts to session conditions, providing instant visual feedback on driver status. Background colors and opacity changes communicate critical race information at a glance.
Driver holds the session's fastest lap time, marking them as the current pace-setter.
Driver has retired from the session due to mechanical failure or incident.
Driver is in the elimination zone during qualifying sessions.
DRS & Pit Strategy
The DRS and pit status indicator provides real-time strategic insights. Monitor overtaking opportunities through DRS availability and track position changes during pit windows.
This system gives you predictive intelligence: anticipate position changes when drivers pit, and identify overtaking opportunities when DRS becomes available.
DRS Disabled
Standard racing configuration
DRS Available
Eligible for next activation zone
DRS Active
Currently deployed for overtaking
Pit Lane
In pits or exiting pit lane
Tire Strategy & Compound Analysis
Tire strategy forms the backbone of race performance. Our visualization system tracks compound selection, age progression, and stint analysis to help you understand strategic decisions and predict pit windows.
Example: Driver with 12-lap-old soft compound, single pit stop
L 12
PIT 1
Tire Age Visual Feedback
Color indicators provide instant visual feedback on tire degradation status:
Green text indicates optimal grip and performance
Yellow text shows noticeable degradation
Red text with glowing effect warns of significant wear
Compound Reference Guide
Soft
High grip, short life
Medium
Balanced performance
Hard
Durable, lower grip
Intermediate
Light rain conditions
Wet
Heavy rain conditions
Unknown
Data unavailable
Note
Tire compound data may show as "Unknown" during session initialization or when telemetry experiences temporary interruptions. This typically resolves within moments of race start.
Stream Synchronization
F1 Onboard receives live telemetry data that often arrives faster than broadcast streams. The delay control system allows you to synchronize our real-time data with your viewing platform, preserving the excitement of discovering race events as they unfold on your screen.
Configure a custom delay in seconds to match your streaming service's latency. This ensures you experience the drama of overtakes, crashes, and strategy calls in perfect harmony with the broadcast.
Synchronization Methods
Use the play/pause controls to manually sync during live events. Start timing when you see an event on F1 Onboard, stop when it appears on your stream.
Enter a known delay value in seconds. Ideal for users familiar with their platform's latency or for fine-tuning existing synchronization.
Synchronization Reference Points
- Lap completion notifications (most accurate for races)
- Session timer updates (practice and qualifying)
- Mini-sector progression (when available)
Multi-Window Display
Maximize your Formula 1 viewing experience with dedicated display windows. Perfect for multi-monitor setups, allowing you to distribute different data visualizations across your screens for optimal race monitoring.
Access the Windows menu from the dashboard's top navigation to launch specialized views like track maps, penalty tracking, and detailed telemetry displays in separate browser windows.
Note
Multi-window functionality requires the main dashboard tab to remain active for data updates. Windows will automatically close when exiting live timing mode to prevent resource conflicts.
Adaptive Display Modes
Customize your viewing experience with intelligent display modes that adapt the interface to different session types and personal preferences. Each mode optimizes the layout for specific viewing scenarios.
Choose from three preset configurations or create your own custom layout through the settings panel. Mode switching allows real-time interface adaptation without missing critical race action.
Note
The customization system is evolving. Future updates will introduce granular control over individual interface elements, allowing you to craft the perfect viewing experience for every session type.
Real-Time Telemetry
Access live driver inputs and vehicle telemetry data to understand racing techniques and car performance. This data provides insights into driver style, setup characteristics, and strategic decision-making.
Binary brake application indicator showing when drivers are on the brakes. Critical for understanding braking zones and late-braking overtake attempts.
Percentage-based throttle application (0-100%) revealing acceleration patterns, traction management, and power delivery characteristics through corners.
Engine rotation speed (0-15,000 RPM) indicating gear selection strategy, engine mapping settings, and optimal shift points for different track sections.