f1_car_data

Get Formula 1 car telemetry data from OpenF1.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 22 required

What f1_car_data does on UnClick

AI agents call f1_car_data to retrieve information from UnClick without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
session_key number Yes
driver_number number Yes

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why f1_car_data needs a policy

This tool retrieves publicly available Formula 1 car telemetry data from an external API (OpenF1). It performs no modifications, deletions, executions, financial transactions, or irreversible operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could at worst query telemetry data repeatedly, but this causes no harm to systems or data integrity.

From the tool's definition Tool description: 'Get Formula 1 car telemetry data from OpenF1.' The verb 'Get' and the nature of telemetry data retrieval indicate a read-only query operation with no side effects.

Questions about f1_car_data

What does the f1_car_data tool do? +

Get Formula 1 car telemetry data from OpenF1. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does f1_car_data accept? +

f1_car_data accepts 2 parameters: session_key, driver_number. Required: session_key, driver_number. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on f1_car_data? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for f1_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 UnClick. Nothing to install.

What risk level is f1_car_data? +

f1_car_data is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit f1_car_data? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the f1_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 f1_car_data completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for f1_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 f1_car_data? +

f1_car_data is provided by the UnClick MCP server (@unclick/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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