u/white_discriminator

Wanted a quick, zero-friction way to check the final classification of the latest Grand Prix without opening Twitter, the F1 app, or launching Safari tabs.

Built this native Apple Shortcut that pulls directly from the Ergast / Jolpi API (⁠/current/last/results.json⁠) and parses the complete race order right into an iOS dialog card:

P1 race time & live interval gaps: Formats ⁠+X.XXX⁠ delta times cleanly. 

Full driver attribution: Grabs the official 3-letter driver code alongside their full name. 

Handles DNFs / Retirements: Safely catches retired drivers or classified finishers without throwing dictionary key errors. 

100% native: Runs entirely through built-in Shortcuts dictionary parsing and string combination—no JavaScript injection, Base64 encoding, or external web viewers required. 

Works seamlessly via Siri or as a Home Screen widget.

Last GP results

Automated Birthday Wishes via WhatsApp 🎂📲

What it does:
Never forget a birthday again! This shortcut checks your contacts daily and automatically sends a WhatsApp greeting to anyone celebrating today, followed by a silent notification so you know it was sent.

Features:

Targeted group filter: Only sends wishes to contacts placed in a specific contact group (Wish Birthday), preventing accidental messages to acquaintances or work contacts.

Direct WhatsApp integration: Dispatches "Happy Birthday!" directly to the contact without manual typing.

Confirmation alert: Triggers a local notification confirming the message was sent to that specific contact.

Setup & Requirements:

Create a Contact Group: In the Apple Contacts app (or via iCloud), create a list/group named Wish Birthday and add anyone you want to wish automatically.

Add Birthdays: Make sure those contacts have a valid birthday saved in their contact card.

Turn into a daily automation:
Open the Shortcuts app > go to the Automation tab.
Tap + > select Time of Day (e.g., 9:00 AM daily).
Set it to Run Immediately (toggle off Notify When Run if you want it completely silent).
Choose this shortcut as the action.

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