f1_laps

Get Formula 1 lap data from OpenF1.

Server UnClick @unclick/mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 31 required

What f1_laps does on UnClick

AI agents call f1_laps 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
lap_number number
session_key number Yes
driver_number number

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why f1_laps needs a policy

This tool performs a read-only query operation to retrieve lap timing and performance data from a Formula 1 statistics database. There are no indications of write, delete, execute, or financial capabilities. The blast radius of misuse is minimal, as retrieving public sports data poses no security or operational risk.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get Formula 1 lap data' — the verb 'Get' indicates data retrieval with no modification or side effects. The data source is OpenF1, a public API for sports statistics.

Questions about f1_laps

What does the f1_laps tool do? +

Get Formula 1 lap 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_laps accept? +

f1_laps accepts 3 parameters: lap_number, session_key, driver_number. Required: session_key. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on f1_laps? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for f1_laps: 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_laps? +

f1_laps is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit f1_laps? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the f1_laps 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_laps completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for f1_laps. 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_laps? +

f1_laps 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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