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OpenF1 vs RacingHub

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIOpenF1NEW—RacingHubNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedCC BY 4.0 (source data from the F1DB project)
Free tierFree & open (historical); real-time may require a free accountFree — no key required
Rate limitRetry-After: 60s100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 60
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

OpenF1 vs RacingHub: common questions

Which is more reliable, OpenF1 or RacingHub?

On our scheduled checks, RacingHub leads on measured uptime — OpenF1 at —% versus RacingHub at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do OpenF1 and RacingHub need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — OpenF1 is callable with no signup, and RacingHub is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call OpenF1 and RacingHub from the browser?

Yes — both OpenF1 and RacingHub send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are OpenF1 and RacingHub free for commercial use?

OpenF1 has unclear commercial terms, and RacingHub has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.