openf1_get_car_data

Get detailed car telemetry: speed, RPM, gear, throttle, brake, DRS. WARNING: This endpoint returns massive amounts of data (multiple samples per second per car). Always use date_gte and date_lte filters to limit the time window, ideally to a few seconds or a single lap.

SERVERSports Hub SOURCEmcp-sports-hub
Low RISK CLASS
Category Read
Parameters 00 required
Recommended Allowedsee the rule below
Registry record Grade B, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-lacausecrypto-sports-hub/openf1-get-car-data.md

What openf1_get_car_data does on Sports Hub

AI agents call openf1_get_car_data to retrieve information from Sports Hub without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why openf1_get_car_data is rated Low

This is a pure data retrieval tool that queries and returns car telemetry information. There are no side effects, no data modification, no code execution, and no irreversible operations. The large data volume requires filtering but does not change the fundamental nature of the operation—it remains a read-only query.

From the tool's definition Tool retrieves car telemetry data (speed, RPM, gear, throttle, brake, DRS). Description states 'Get detailed car telemetry' with no modification, deletion, or execution capabilities mentioned.

Questions about openf1_get_car_data

What does the openf1_get_car_data tool do? +

Get detailed car telemetry: speed, RPM, gear, throttle, brake, DRS. WARNING: This endpoint returns massive amounts of data (multiple samples per second per car). Always use date_gte and date_lte filters to limit the time window, ideally to a few seconds or a single lap. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Sports Hub MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on openf1_get_car_data? +

Register the Sports Hub MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for openf1_get_car_data: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Sports Hub. Nothing to install.

What risk level is openf1_get_car_data? +

openf1_get_car_data is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit openf1_get_car_data? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the openf1_get_car_data rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block openf1_get_car_data completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for openf1_get_car_data. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides openf1_get_car_data? +

openf1_get_car_data is provided by the Sports Hub MCP server (mcp-sports-hub). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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