Pitstop MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Pitstop in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add pitstop -e PITSTOP_TRANSPORT=... -- uvx pitstop-f1

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pitstop": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "pitstop-f1"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PITSTOP_TRANSPORT": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Pitstop MCP server do?

F1 MCP server: live timing, telemetry, standings, news, and a queryable 1950-present database.

Is the Pitstop MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Pitstop run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Pitstop to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add pitstop -e PITSTOP_TRANSPORT=... -- uvx pitstop-f1

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