Overtake Mode
Check whether track-wide overtake mode is enabled. This 2026 feature is experimental. Use binary_sensor.f1_overtake_mode 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
This sensor is based on data observed during 2026 pre-season testing. It should be considered experimental until confirmed against live race conditions. The exact message format from Formula 1 may be adjusted in a future update once the first race weekend has been evaluated.
binary_sensor.f1_overtake_mode - Indicates whether the track-wide overtake mode is currently enabled. This is a 2026 Formula 1 regulation feature that allows a driver who was within one second of the car ahead at the final corner detection point to deploy an additional 0.5 MJ of electrical energy on the following straight.
State (on/off)
onwhen overtake mode is enabled track-wide; otherwiseoff.
Example
on
Attributes
| Attribute | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| straight_mode | string | Current straight mode state (normal_grip, low_grip, or disabled) |
| restored | boolean | True if the state was restored from history after a Home Assistant restart |
Active only during sessions where the 2026 overtake mode regulation applies. The state is restored from history when Home Assistant restarts during an active session.