[GH-ISSUE #277] [Addition] Feature Request: Race Control Messages Feed Window #62

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opened 2026-05-07 00:18:23 +02:00 by BreizhHardware · 0 comments

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2026-05-07 00:18:23 +02:00

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Originally created by @4f4d on GitHub (Apr 17, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/IAmTomShaw/f1-race-replay/issues/277

Description

It would be great to have a Race Control Messages feed as an insight window,
showing the actual FIA race control messages (flags, penalties, safety car
deployments, DRS enabled/disabled, investigations) synchronized with the
replay timeline.

Context

FastF1 already exposes session.race_control_messages for sessions from 2018
onwards, so the data is available without any new dependencies. This would
add significant value to the replay experience by providing the same
information viewers see during live broadcasts.

Suggested Behavior

Messages appear in chronological order as the replay progresses
Feed stays in sync with playback — rewinding or restarting the race
resets the feed accordingly
Closing and reopening the window mid-race shows all past messages instantly
Color-coded indicators for different event types (flags, safety car, DRS, etc.)
If a user has old cached data without RC messages, show a helpful message
explaining how to regenerate

Additional Notes

Race control messages are available for all sessions from 2018+
No new dependencies required — uses existing FastF1 data
Should integrate into the existing Insights Menu under a new category

Originally created by @4f4d on GitHub (Apr 17, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/IAmTomShaw/f1-race-replay/issues/277 ## Description It would be great to have a Race Control Messages feed as an insight window, showing the actual FIA race control messages (flags, penalties, safety car deployments, DRS enabled/disabled, investigations) synchronized with the replay timeline. ## Context FastF1 already exposes `session.race_control_messages` for sessions from 2018 onwards, so the data is available without any new dependencies. This would add significant value to the replay experience by providing the same information viewers see during live broadcasts. ## Suggested Behavior - Messages appear in chronological order as the replay progresses - Feed stays in sync with playback — rewinding or restarting the race resets the feed accordingly - Closing and reopening the window mid-race shows all past messages instantly - Color-coded indicators for different event types (flags, safety car, DRS, etc.) - If a user has old cached data without RC messages, show a helpful message explaining how to regenerate ## Additional Notes - Race control messages are available for all sessions from 2018+ - No new dependencies required — uses existing FastF1 data - Should integrate into the existing Insights Menu under a new category