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f1_laps

Retrieve Formula 1 lap data by session, driver, or lap number. Access detailed lap information from OpenF1.

Instructions

Get Formula 1 lap data from OpenF1.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
session_keyYes
driver_numberNo
lap_numberNo
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description bears the full burden. It only states 'Get ... lap data' but does not disclose that this is a read operation, what data is returned, or any constraints like the requirement of a session_key. The behavioral profile is under-specified.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness3/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is extremely concise at one short sentence. While it is front-loaded, it omits crucial details that could be included without bloating the description, such as required parameters or typical use cases.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool has three parameters and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It does not specify that session_key is required, or what lap data entails (e.g., lap times, sectors). The description lacks the completeness needed for an agent to use it effectively.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, yet the description does not explain any of the three parameters (session_key, driver_number, lap_number). The description adds no meaning beyond the schema field names, failing to compensate for the lack of schema documentation.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the verb 'Get' and the resource 'Formula 1 lap data', indicating a data retrieval operation. However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like f1_pit_stops or f1_positions, which are also data retrieval tools for Formula 1.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. Sibling tools exist for related F1 data (e.g., f1_pit_stops, f1_weather), and no exclusions or context are given to help an agent choose correctly.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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