Feature Request
Release Notes
Version 15.60 (September 19, 2024)
  • Updated widget for iOS 18.
  • Numerous UI enhancements to go along with iOS 18.
  • Addressed issues with the Positions Graph for a wide variety of screen sizes.
  • Continued to implement numerous performance enhancements on the server and the client.
Version 15.50 (July 23, 2024)
  • Introduced Portuguese as a supported language.
  • Added a new record for Number Of Years With A Win.
  • Added Sprint Laps Lead to Current Season Statistics.
  • Updated control libraries.
Version 15.40 (June 19, 2024)
  • Enhanced Race Summary now displays a small paragraph with race details.
  • Major Updates to Chatbot NLP System:
    • Expanded Language Support: The chatbot now supports a wide range of Latin alphabet languages, beyond just English.
    • Improved Feedback: If the chatbot is unable to determine an answer, it will now explain the reason for the confusion.
Version 15.30 (April 25, 2024)
  • Filtering news articles was not working properly.
  • Updated the event naming for Sprints to improve clarity.
Version 15.20 (April 5, 2024)
  • Added a new record for Consecutive Points for driver.
  • Added a new record for Consecutive Podiums for driver.
  • Removed old unused control libraries to increase performance.
  • Added Privacy manifest file.
Server Change (March 28, 2024)
  • Since switching to new server, the chatbot was not using clients timezone properly when responding with dates and times.
Version 15.10 (March 21, 2024)
  • Renamed Sprint Shootout to Sprint Qualifying.
  • Added the ability to search in News.
  • Continued to implement numerous performance enhancements on the server and the client.
  • Updated control libraries.
Server Change (March 8, 2024)
  • Spelling error on the new server caused the news to update sporadically.
Server Change (March 5, 2024)
  • Updated the server to increase performance.
Version 15.00 (January 12, 2024)
  • Brand new App icon.
  • Added a new record for Highest Winning Percent For A Season.
  • Implemented numerous performance enhancements.
  • Updated control libraries.
Version 14.90 (October 16, 2023)
  • Enhanced the top drivers or constructors points graph to display up to 10 items.
  • Introduced Dutch as a supported language.
  • Implemented numerous performance enhancements.
  • Updated control libraries.
Version 14.80 (September 15, 2023)
  • Added more reports to Records and Current Season Statistics.
  • Added search to Records and Current Season Statistics.
  • Updated control libraries.
  • Updated widget for iOS 17.
  • Numerous UI enhancements to go along with iOS 17.
Version 14.70 (August 16, 2023)
  • Added numerous reports to Records and Current Season Statistics.
Server Change (August 8, 2023)
  • Upgrade to the database system: Transitioning to MySQL 8 for improved performance and security.
Version 14.60 (July 16, 2023)
  • The positions graph from previous release has been enhanced.
    • The graph is now animated.
    • Double tap on the graph to stop or replay the animation.
  • Driver season view now indicates which race the driver won the championship for that year.
  • Control libraries have been updated to enhance user experience and functionality.
Version 14.51 (June 12, 2023)
  • Addressed the compatibility issues with the Positions Graph on iOS 14 and smaller screens.
Version 14.50 (June 10, 2023)
  • Tap on the Lap Leaders header in the Race Summary to access a comprehensive view of positions throughout the race.
Version 14.40 (June 1, 2023)
  • Fixed issue where some users were getting an exception when they opened the app from a notification.
Version 14.30 (May 9, 2023)
  • Fixed issue where some notifications were not showing up in the correct language.
  • Added in a driver's fastest lap in race details view.
  • Added sprint shootout to race weekend schedule view.
  • Added sprint shootout to notifications.
Version 14.20 (March 28, 2023)
  • Numerous bug fixes on both the server and client.
  • Updated all language files based on new translations.
  • Updated control libraries.
Version 14.10 (February 04, 2023)
  • Numerous bug fixes on both the server and client.
  • Twitter no longer supported due to price changes.
Server Change (February 04, 2023)
  • Twitter no longer supported due to price changes.
Version 14.00 (January 15, 2023)
  • Numerous bug fixes on both the server and client.
Version 13.70 (September 27, 2022)
  • Added a new Cumulative Wins Graph.
  • Added a new record for Wins Sorted By Percentage.
  • Updated control libraries.
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements.
Version 13.60 (August 30, 2022)
  • Implemented Apple Push Notifications.
    • Currently only used for event start times.
    • Sent out approximately five minutes before an event starts.
  • No longer show sprint points in race results to be consistent with other platforms.
  • Added Sprint Wins and Sprint Podiums to Current Season Statistics.
  • Display Sprint fastest lap information.
  • Watch App now runs independently of iPhone App.
  • Fixed a bug when selecting a driver for comparison may cause a crash.
  • Updated control libraries.
Server Change (August 7, 2022)
  • PlanetF1 news no longer collected as they turned off RSS feed.
Server Change (July 26, 2022)
  • Fixed an issue with old versions malfunctioning when there is a blank race note.
  • Fixed an issue with old versions malfunctioning on 2021 Belgium Grand Prix race summary.
Version 13.50 (July 14, 2022)
  • Reorganized the Records to make it easier to find a record.
  • Added numerous new records.
  • Added a marker to the new records so you can see what's new.
  • Added the race a Current Season Statistics includes up to.
  • Added more glossary terms for Chatbot.
  • Fixed the issue with Watch App not show names correctly when driver has several parts to their name.
Version 13.41 (June 14, 2022)
  • Fixed an issue where the progress spinner may not disappear on the Schedule View.
Version 13.40 (June 2, 2022)
  • Added a new record for Most Races With No Points.
  • Added a new record for Active Years.
  • Updated the Schedule View with more spacing so it is easier to see the race information.
  • Added a new view to the Race, Race Weekend Schedule Times.
  • As 2022, Pole Position is based on Qualifying not Sprint Qualifying. Update Race summary to reflect this.
Version 13.30 (April 16, 2022)
  • Added a new Standings Graph and way to view graphs.
  • Updated the search for driver and constructor view.
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements.
Server Change (April 11, 2022)
  • Chatbot now knows the name of Lewis Hamilton's dog.
Server Change (March 17, 2022)
  • Chatbot now defines numerous racing terms for people new to Formula 1.
  • Chatbot now knows how many times a Constructor won a Driver Championship.
Version 13.20 (March 9, 2022)
  • Numerous bug fixes on both the server and client.
  • Added several new records including:
    • The number of Grand Prix a driver scored a point.
    • Team records with and without engine supplier.
Server Change (February 28, 2022)
  • Chatbot now knows the sprint and qualifying schedule.
Server Change (February 15, 2022)
  • Chatbot now knows if driver is still alive.
Version 13.10 (February 11, 2022)
  • Removed Thailand from blocked flags for 2022.
  • Updated control libraries.
Version 13.00 (January 17, 2022)
  • Numerous bug fixes on both the server and client.
Server Change (December 23, 2021)
  • Updated Database System.
Server Change (October 20, 2021)
  • Fixed records issue where it was counting next year's results in the total.
Version 12.80 (October 14, 2021)
  • Added a new statistic to the season statistics. You can now view the top drivers or constructors points on a graph.
  • Fixed the spacing on the graph view.
  • Updated control libraries.
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements.
Version 12.70 (September 27, 2021)
  • Fixed again the bug where season points and driver season points comparison were not using same decimal separator.
  • Fixed driver season view where driver starts in the middle of the season.
  • Updated control libraries.
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements.
Version 12.60 (September 10, 2021)
  • Added a several statistics based on the current season.
  • Fixed some specific items for Belgian 2021, since it was only 1 lap.
  • Updated control libraries.
Server Change (August 11, 2021)
  • Fixed chatbot "when is next qualifying session" question.
Version 12.50 (July 18, 2021)
  • Added in Sprint Information.
Version 12.40 (June 10, 2021)
  • Cleaned up some user interface inconsistencies.
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements.
Version 12.30 (May 2, 2021)
  • Added a new setting to choose default race view. Race Summary is now the default.
  • Cleaned up some user interface inconsistencies.
  • As an on-going improvement project, I am continuing to change different views to to use dynamic fonts.
  • Updated control libraries.
Version 12.20 (March 30, 2021)
  • Fixed the issue when navigating to News View from Constructors Season View created a navigation problems.
  • As an on-going improvement project, I am continuing to change different views to to use dynamic fonts.
  • In the Constructors View, drivers are sorted by standings instead alphabetical.
  • In the Constructors Season View, drivers are sorted by points per race instead alphabetical.
  • Optimized News View.
  • Started using Twitter API Version 2 for searching for tweets.
  • Set Flag to neutral for Russians competing in 2021.
Version 12.10 (February 24, 2021)
  • Fixed an issue where automatic switch from light theme to dark theme may not work on iOS 12.
  • Fixed an issue where Race Lap Leaders and Race Pit Stops may not show all results for very large fonts.
  • Added a new configuration to turn off the "Change to current year" alert. -
Version 12.00 (February 14, 2021)
  • Converted the app to Swift Programming Language.
Version 11.72 (October 24, 2020)
  • Fix an issue with Widgets not working correctly.
Version 11.71 (September 18, 2020)
  • Fix an issue with Widgets on the iPad.
Version 11.70 (September 17, 2020)
  • Added iOS 14 Widget for next race.
  • Made driver and constructor views pull to refresh work properly.
  • Fixed a bug where season points and driver season points comparison was not using same decimal separator.
  • Updated control libraries.
Version 11.60 (August 17, 2020)
  • Added team colors to numerous views.
  • Added 2019 points system to Compare Drivers view for better comparisons.
  • Added drivers names to Constructors Standings view.
  • Highlight the best times per qualifying session.
Server Change (August 7, 2020)
  • Fixed an issue with retrieving driver standing before 1958.
Version 11.50 (July 29, 2020)
  • You can now see a drivers pit stops and a graph of their lap times for the race.
  • Highlight a driver's race result when coming from a driver season or team season.
  • Numerous international fixes especially with time formats.
  • Numerous optimizations in the records view.
Version 11.40 (June 16, 2020)
  • Able to hide or show races which are not active in the season view.
  • On iOS 13 and later you can use haptic touch to long press on driver image to preview it quickly.
  • On iOS 13 and later news items now have a context menu when you use haptic touch on them for sharing and configuring news sources.
  • Removed the year from Current Season in side menu in case season spans more than one year.
  • Fixed tint color for when using Safari inside the app.
  • Added missing translated string from compare drivers.
Server Change (May 22, 2020)
  • Chatbot now knows when a constructor won its first race.
Version 11.30 (May 17, 2020)
  • Retrieval of race information optimized.
  • Found another spot where we were not showing the translated race name.
  • Driver image now shown in chatbot responses for certain questions.
  • Fixed using links in chatbot responses.
  • Added more responses to "Ask the chatbot":
    • The more questions you ask, the smarter it gets.
Server Change (May 9, 2020)
  • Chatbot now knows a where a driver was born.
Server Change (April 2, 2020)
  • Fixed an issue with retrieving the schedule with older clients.
Version 11.20 (March 14, 2020)
  • Display postponed or cancelled Grand Prix on the schedule.
  • Added more responses to "Ask the chatbot":
    • The more questions you ask, the smarter it gets.
Version 11.10 (February 20, 2020)
  • Cleaned up some user interface inconsistencies.
  • Updated numerous images in the app.
  • Updated numerous control libraries.
  • Removed some old controls which were no longer used.
  • Added more responses to "Ask the chatbot":
    • The more questions you ask, the smarter it gets.
Server Change (February 11, 2020)
  • Chatbot now knows a driver's first Grand Prix.
Server Change (February 9, 2020)
  • Added more responses to 'Ask the chatbot'.
Server Change (January 24, 2020)
  • Chatbot now knows which constructor a driver drove for.
  • Chatbot now knows a driver's nationality.
Server Change (January 7, 2020)
  • Version 2 of the server interface decommissioned. All versions less than 6.00 no longer work.
Version 11.00 (January 3, 2020)
  • Added driver image to driver comparison view.
  • Able to select a specific year for driver comparison.
  • Translated race names for season view and widget.
  • Race view now has a summary tab summary of the race including lap leaders.
Version 10.50 (October 22, 2019)
  • Added driver image to driver season view.
  • Added fastest lap times to race results.
Server Change (October 11, 2019)
  • Chatbot now knows who got the fastest lap by circuit name and race name.
Version 10.40 (October 9, 2019)
  • Search and Compare Search views have been modified to give the same look:
    • Most Searched for listed.
    • Search text highlighted.
    • Use '^' to search with starts with.
    • Use '$' to search with ends with.
  • Numerous UI enhancements to go along with iOS 13.
  • Cleanup some user interface inconsistencies.
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements.
Version 10.30 (September 20, 2019)
  • Added support for iOS 13 themes.
  • Numerous UI enhancements to go along with iOS 13.
  • Added driver images to driver career view, which is accessed via search or records view.
  • Added several new records and organized the records section for easier viewing.
  • Updated several controls.
  • Cleanup some user interface inconsistencies.
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements.
Version 10.20 (June 2, 2019)
  • Fixed several issues in the chatbot view, which go along with major updates that were done on the server side of chatbots.
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements.
Server Change (May 9, 2019)
  • Major changes to chatbot Natural Language Processing system.
  • Re-training of of chatbot model.
Server Change (May 7, 2019)
  • Chatbot now knows who did not finish the most races.
Version 10.10 (May 6, 2019)
  • Made points for fastest lap noticeable. -
  • Fix issue with team seasons view not showing the winner flag.
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements.
Version 10.00 (January 6, 2019)
  • Added Most Fastest Laps to records.
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements.
Version 6.60 (October 8, 2018)
  • Added in automatic theme change based on location.
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements.
  • When viewing an upcoming grand prix, you can now see a summary of last years results.
Version 6.50 (July 24, 2018)
  • Added a dark theme to the user interface.
  • Next race is shaded in season view. -
  • Cleanup some user interface inconsistencies.
  • Made circuit view font consistent across devices.
  • Sometimes after returning to the app, it was unable to reconnect to the server.
  • Minor bug fixes.
Server Change (July 11, 2018)
  • Chatbot now knows who won the last race.
Server Change (June 12, 2018)
  • Chatbot now knows how many wheels an F1 car has.
Version 6.40 (May 29, 2018)
  • Added best start and finish to both the season and career views.
  • Cleanup some user interface inconsistencies.
  • Added more responses to 'Ask the chatbot':
    • The more questions you ask, the smarter it gets.
Version 6.30 (May 1, 2018)
  • Added in 'Races With No Win' and 'Races With No Podium' to the records section.
  • Switched 'Races Entered' to 'Races Started' in the records section.
  • Added more responses to 'Ask the chatbot':
    • The more questions you ask, the smarter it gets.
  • Sometimes weather data would show error.
  • Miscellaneous improvements and updated several libraries.
Server Change (April 24, 2018)
  • Update the records result for 'Races Started'.
Version 6.20 (March 7, 2018)
  • Removed Pinterest from sidebar.
  • Renamed chatbot sidebar menu to 'Ask the chatbot'.
  • Added more responses to 'Ask the chatbot'.
  • Updated numerous libraries.
  • Removed some old controls which were no longer used.
  • Cleanup some user interface inconsistencies.
Version 6.10 (February 7, 2018)
  • Made the temperature units for the next race configurable. -
  • Switched some calls to non-deprecated calls.
  • Gave watch app some much needed care.
  • Added race countdown to watch app from the glance screen.
Version 6.00 (January 25, 2018)
  • Updated the server to increase performance - Version 3 of the server interface.
  • Fixed issue with widget when an Internet connection was not available.
  • Updated several controls.
  • Modified news choices and default news choices.
  • Added more responses to 'Ask A Question'.
  • Minor bug fixes.
Version 5.25 (November 7, 2017)
  • iPhoneX tweaks.
  • Display results on 'Current Season' view.
  • Switched, 'Ask A Question' to keyboard input from speech input for better results.
  • Library updates.
Server Change (November 6, 2017)
  • Update to news for Google news, old feed link was no longer valid.
Version 5.20 (October 14, 2017)
  • Updated for iOS 11 and iPhone X.
  • Podium icon added for season view.
  • Updated numerous libraries.
  • You can now verbally ask a question (English only at this time).
    • For example: Who is the points leader?
Server Change (May 4, 2017)
  • Update to database system.
  • Fix query for drivers consecutive wins and drivers consecutive poles.
Version 5.10 (April 25, 2017)
  • Added championships to driver comparison. -
Version 5.00 (March 11, 2017)
  • Update to several controls.
  • Minor bug fixes.
Version 4.44 (January 2, 2017)
  • Added missing flag for the new season.
  • Update to several controls.
  • Removed Bing news from news choices.
Server Change (December 10, 2016)
  • Bing news no longer collected as they now charge a fee.
Version 4.43 (November 23, 2016)
  • Minor bug fixes.
Version 4.42 (November 16, 2016)
  • Minor bug fixes.
Server Change (October 10, 2016)
  • Fixed the issue where clicking on circuit information for a race may cause the app to terminate.
Version 4.41 (October 6, 2016)
  • Minor bug fixes.
Version 4.40 (September 20, 2016)
  • iOS 10 improvements.
  • Circuit information and track diagram from Wikipedia.
  • Circuit history now returns all circuit results even if track was renamed.
  • Numerous server enhancements for speed.
  • Several controls updated.
  • Numerous language strings updated.
Version 4.30 (June 17, 2016)
  • Added weather forecast for the next race.
  • Made default view changeable. -
  • Added Consecutive Poles to reports.
  • Now display which lap was fastest lap on race results.
Server Change (June 17, 2016)
  • Updated numerous drivers information.
  • Added several more seasons of fastest laps.
  • Added several more seasons of qualifying results.
Server Change (May 1, 2016)
  • Fix search for circuit history, only show circuits where we have a result.
Version 4.21 (April 26, 2016)
  • Added consecutive wins to reports.
Version 4.20 (April 20, 2016)
  • Added podiums to reports. -
  • Minor bug fixes.
Version 4.10 (March 14, 2016)
  • Missing flag.
  • Minor bug fixes.
Version 4.00 (January 21, 2016)
  • Using more iOS 9 features - Safari View, CoreSpotlight search.
  • Using watchOS 2.
  • Twitter search now done on the server.
  • Twitter search now includes current race weekend.
  • Added Pinterest.
  • Added FAQ to the side menu.
  • Updated support system.
  • Changing race years now uses UIPickerView to make it easy.
  • Added language override to force the use of English. -
  • Cleanup some user interfaces.
Server Change (December 28, 2015)
  • Fix search for circuit history for a specific result.
Server Change (December 19, 2015)
  • Version 1 of the server interface decommissioned. All versions less than 3.00 no longer work.
Server Change (December 19, 2015)
  • Update to compare drivers algorithm.
Version 3.25 (October 1, 2015)
  • Able to compare driver statistics.
  • iOS 9 enhancements.
  • Optimizations.
  • Minor bug fixes.
Server Change (August 12, 2015)
  • Records only increment ranking if the value changes.
Version 3.21 (August 12, 2015)
  • Updated code libraries.
  • Updated some localized string.
  • Getting ready for the next release of iOS.
Version 3.20 (July 10, 2015)
  • Apple Watch enhancements:
    • Glance view has a countdown to next race.
    • Top 5 drivers and teams points.
    • Optimizations.
    • Minor bug fixes.
Version 3.17 (June 12, 2015)
  • Countdown to the next race.
  • API requests are now HTTPS.
  • Optimizations.
  • Minor bug fixes.
Version 3.16 (May 15, 2015)
  • Fastest lap driver is now identified for a race.
  • News sources modified.
  • Minor bug fixes.
Version 3.15 (April 29, 2015)
  • News feed optimization.
  • Trying out server centralized news retrieval for faster speeds.
  • Minor bug fixes.
Version 3.11 (April 8, 2015)
  • Minor bug fixes.
  • Duplicate news filtering.
Version 3.00 (February 7, 2015)
  • Major server changes - Version 2 of the server interface.
  • Search by circuit names. -
  • View records by driver and teams.
  • More driver and team information.
Version 2.45 (October 30, 2014)
  • Modified team view to allow more than 2 drivers per team.
  • Modified driver and team view to give the points behind and gap values so we don't have to do the math.
  • Added a today extension for the next Grand Prix date.
  • Added a way to send feedback.
Version 2.40 (October 7, 2014)
  • iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus support.
  • iOS 8 compatibility.
  • Updated icon.
  • Various bug fixes and improvements.
Version 2.35 (September 18, 2014)
  • Able to change the setting from inside the app.
  • Minor fixes for the latest iOS and phones.
Version 2.30 (September 2, 2014)
  • Graphs: visually see how each driver is scoring.
  • Fixed minor bugs.
  • Fixed issue where specific driver news not working correctly.
Version 2.25 (July 30, 2014)
  • Memory leak fixed.
  • Minor issues fixed.
Version 2.21 (July 23, 2014)
  • Minor bug fixes.
  • Enhancements to Twitter items.
Version 2.20 (June 18, 2014)
  • Moved the tab bar to a side drawer for more flexibility.
  • Added in ability to see latest F1 tweets.
  • Able to view a driver position after each race.
  • Bug fixes.
Version 2.10 (March 27, 2014)
  • Bug fixes.
Version 2.00 (September 18, 2013)
  • Updated the user interface to use the latest iOS.
Version 1.93 (September 4, 2013)
  • Getting ready for the next iOS.
  • View team season information.
  • Get to season from search results.
  • Minor bugs and improvements.
Version 1.92 (June 24, 2013)
  • Minor bug fixes.
Version 1.91 (June 17, 2013)
  • Name change, minor bug fixes and new icon.
Version 1.90 (October 14, 2012)
  • iPhone 5 and iOS 6 support.
Version 1.85 (March 11, 2012)
  • Bug fixes.
Version 1.80 (February 10, 2011)
  • iOS 4 graphics.
Version 1.60 (March 23, 2010)
  • New color scheme and updated icons.
  • Ability to view a driver's season.
  • Tells you who you voted for.
  • News item view can now be viewed in landscape mode.
  • Minor display bugs.
Version 1.51 (March 5, 2010)
  • Update signing certificate.
Version 1.50 (March 2, 2010)
  • Fixed international date problem for news items.
  • Added BBC Sport to news items.
  • Points graph now supports landscape mode.
  • Added who won last year's race to voting screen.
Version 1.38 (February 10, 2010)
  • Miscellaneous fixes getting ready for the new season.
Version 1.37 (January 29, 2010)
  • Changed F1 Live to ESPN F1.
Version 1.36 (October 9, 2009)
  • Display news items faster.
  • Mail news items from the app instead switching to mail program (iOS 3.0 or greater).
  • Miscellaneous bugs.
Version 1.35 (September 9, 2009)
  • Ability to chart a driver or constructors points history.
Version 1.31 (July 1, 2009)
  • Modified retrieving news items.
  • Added ability to email news items.
  • Fixed the issue where the news date was not working on iOS 3.0.
Version 1.30 (June 19, 2009)
  • Add a polling system to pick who you believe will win the next race.
  • Ensure compliance with iOS 3.
  • International fixes.
Version 1.26 (May 28, 2009)
  • Minor bugs.
  • Fixed the issue where the search table was incorrect height.
  • Getting ready for iOS 3.
Version 1.25 (May 18, 2009)
  • Added qualifying results to the current season.
  • News items sorted by date instead of source.
  • News items dates converted to local time.
Version 1.20 (May 12, 2009)
  • You now have the ability to post news items to your Facebook account.
  • Minor bugs.
Version 1.10 (April 28, 2009)
  • Touching on news items keeps you in the app instead of launching Safari, so it is easier to read more articles.
  • Added Safari button to news item to launch Safari.
Version 1.00 (April 21, 2009)
  • FIRST RELEASE.
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