Formation Start

Indicates when formation start procedure is ready (Replay Mode or F1TV Auth live timing). Use binary_sensor.f1_formation_start in dashboards, templates, and automations.

See live data availability for session and data-source requirements. The details below describe any additional conditions for this entity.

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State and attributes

Replay Mode or F1TV Auth live timing

This entity stays registered in Home Assistant. It updates in Replay Mode and can update during live sessions when F1TV Auth is paired with a valid token and the required extra live data is available.

Indicates when the formation start procedure is ready. Useful for triggering automations at race start during replay or authenticated live sessions.

State (on/off)

• on when formation start procedure is ready; otherwise off.

Example

on

Attributes

Attribute	Type	Description
status	string	Current status (e.g., "ready", "waiting", "active")
scheduled_start	string	ISO‑8601 scheduled start time
formation_start	string	ISO‑8601 timestamp when formation start actually happened
delta_seconds	number	Seconds between scheduled and actual start
source	string	How the data was derived
session_type	string	Type of session (e.g., "Race", "Sprint")
session_name	string	Name of the session
error	string	Error message if any issue occurred

INFO

Available during race and sprint sessions in Replay Mode, and during live F1TV Auth timing when the required extra live data is available.

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