More data than on TV
Collect position, gap, latest lap, best lap and sector times in one overview, when the data source supports the information.
Guide to motorsport live timing
Follow the race closer with Timing71
Timing71 is a tool for live timing and race analysis. It can provide a much more detailed overview than the livestream alone, making it easier to follow positions, lap times, sectors, pit stops and the development throughout a session.
Keep an eye on car #23
Find Luca Magnussen’s car in the timing list and follow how position, lap times and gaps develop throughout the session.
Understand the race better
Live timing makes it easier to follow developments during pit stops, neutralisations and periods where the TV pictures follow other cars.
Step by step
How to get started
Timing71 works through a browser extension in Google Chrome. The extension detects supported live timing pages and displays a button that opens the race in Timing71.
1
Use a computer
Start on a Windows computer or MacBook with Google Chrome. Timing71 cannot be used directly on an iPad in the same way.
2
Install the extension
Open the Chrome Web Store, install Timing71, and check that the extension is enabled in Chrome.
3
Open official live timing
Go to the live timing page for the race series. Timing71 only works when the current page and timing provider are supported.
4
Launch Timing71
When the page is recognised, a “Launch Timing71” button will appear. Click it, then select the session you want to follow.
Can’t see the button?
First check that the extension is installed and enabled. If the button still does not appear, the live timing source may not be supported by Timing71.
During a session
What can you follow?
The information shown depends on the official timing provider and the race series. Timing71 can, among other things, present live timing and analysis in a more consistent and user-friendly interface.
- Current position and car number
- Gap to the car ahead or the leading car
- Latest and best lap time
- Sector times and personal improvements
- Pit stops and ongoing incidents, when the source provides data
- Analysis and replay on supported sessions
How to find the races
Timing71 does not necessarily cover all races and series. The safest method is to open the official live timing page for the current race. When the page is supported, the extension will show the option to launch Timing71.
The existence of an official timing page is not in itself a guarantee that the current data source can be opened in Timing71.
Race Control at home
A good setup for following Luca
Timing71 works best as a supplement to the livestream. With multiple screens, you can distribute video, live timing, weather and notes, so you do not need to switch between windows all the time.
Show the livestream in a large format, preferably without chat and other distracting elements.
Use Google Chrome with the Timing71 extension for detailed live timing.
Use it for weather, notes or as an extra Mac display via Sidecar. Timing71 still runs on the MacBook.
Good to know
Compatibility and frequently asked questions
Can Timing71 be used on a MacBook?
Yes. The browser extension can be used in Google Chrome on a MacBook. The previous separate desktop client is not required for the standard browser-based solution.
Can Timing71 be used directly on an iPad?
Not in the same way as on a computer, because the solution is based on a Chrome browser extension. An iPad can instead be used for other race data or as an extra display for a compatible Mac via Sidecar.
Does Timing71 show a full race calendar?
Availability depends on the supported timing sources. Open the official live timing page for the race and see whether the Timing71 extension offers to launch the tool.
Can I be sure that McLaren Trophy Europe works?
No, not in advance. It depends on the timing source used for the specific race weekend. Use the official live page and check whether “Launch Timing71” appears when the session timing is active.
About the guide
This guide has been created as a practical introduction for motorsport fans. Timing71 is an independent, non-commercial hobby project and is not affiliated with Luca Magnussen. Features and supported timing sources may change over time.
