Missing the Apex - Predicting F1 Races with Python

Learn how to apply Python for web scraping, data wrangling, and statistical analysis to predict Formula 1 race outcomes in this 29-minute conference talk from PyCon US. Discover the specific challenges involved in collecting and processing F1 track data throughout race weekends, and explore how the evolution of this data can be used to forecast race results. Follow along as the speaker builds upon academic research to demonstrate practical Python applications in sports analytics, covering techniques that are accessible to beginners and intermediate programmers alike, with no prior Formula 1 knowledge required.