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Ergast API vs Official API

BrightDV edited this page May 22, 2024 · 2 revisions

This is a comparison between the two results sources.

'Official' means Formula 1.

You can choose which API is used by the app. Both have pros and cons, so you should choose it according to your needs. This change impacts the following:

  • Session results (Pre-Season Practices, Free Practices, Sprint (Qualifying), Qualifying, Race)
  • Schedule
  • Standings

Major differences:

Ergast Official
Main Difference Discontinued at the end of 2024, but alternatives are being created Faster but may break at any moment, less detailed
Standings Slow update, win count for teams Fast update after a GP
Schedule Image of weekend with name and year, circuit name for each GP Basic image of weekend, city for each GP, pre-season tests
Sprint & Race Results Lap count, fastest lap, DNF reason Fastest lap only available for the races
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