[GH-ISSUE #284] feat: Lap Time Evolution chart for race strategy and pace analysis #63

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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 28, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/IAmTomShaw/f1-race-replay/issues/284

Problem

There is currently no way to visualise how a driver's pace evolves across a race within the replay tool. Understanding tyre degradation, pit stop effectiveness, and relative pace requires manually cross-referencing raw telemetry, which is time-consuming and error prone.

Proposed Solution

Add a Lap Time Evolution chart under a new Race Analysis category in the Insights menu. This chart should plot every driver's lap time across the full Grand Prix distance, with:

Tyre compound differentiation (visual markers per compound)
Pit stop markers and stint segmentation
Safety Car / VSC / Red Flag period overlays
A delta-to-leader mode for relative pace comparison
Interactive zoom, pan, and hover tooltips
A HUD showing per-driver statistics (best lap, average pace, stint breakdown)
A "Pure Pace" filter to strip away SC/VSC noise

Use Cases

This chart would allow fans, data analysts, and engineers to:

Compare teammate pace to evaluate car performance vs. driver performance
Identify tyre degradation rates and optimal pit windows
Assess undercut/overcut strategy effectiveness
Analyse Safety Car timing impact on race outcomes
Derive convergence/divergence trends between drivers

Originally created by @4f4d on GitHub (Apr 28, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/IAmTomShaw/f1-race-replay/issues/284 ### Problem There is currently no way to visualise how a driver's pace evolves across a race within the replay tool. Understanding tyre degradation, pit stop effectiveness, and relative pace requires manually cross-referencing raw telemetry, which is time-consuming and error prone. ### Proposed Solution Add a **Lap Time Evolution** chart under a new **Race Analysis** category in the Insights menu. This chart should plot every driver's lap time across the full Grand Prix distance, with: - Tyre compound differentiation (visual markers per compound) - Pit stop markers and stint segmentation - Safety Car / VSC / Red Flag period overlays - A delta-to-leader mode for relative pace comparison - Interactive zoom, pan, and hover tooltips - A HUD showing per-driver statistics (best lap, average pace, stint breakdown) - A "Pure Pace" filter to strip away SC/VSC noise ### Use Cases This chart would allow fans, data analysts, and engineers to: - Compare teammate pace to evaluate car performance vs. driver performance - Identify tyre degradation rates and optimal pit windows - Assess undercut/overcut strategy effectiveness - Analyse Safety Car timing impact on race outcomes - Derive convergence/divergence trends between drivers