INFO: Motor Racing Flags
CHEQUERED FLAG The race has ended. Shown first to the winner, and then to every car to cross the line behind them. | |
RED FLAG The race has been stopped, usually because a car is lying in a dangerous position after an accident or because conditions are too poor for racing to be safe. | |
YELLOW FLAG Indicates danger ahead and overtaking is prohibited. A single waved yellow flag means slow down, a double waved yellow warns that the driver must be prepared to stop if necessary. | |
BLUE FLAG Shown to a driver to indicate that a faster car is behind him and trying to overtake. Shown both to lapped cars and those racing. A racing car is under no obligation to move over. | |
BLACK FLAG Shown with a car number to indicate that the driver must call into the pits immediately, usually because he has broken the rules and will be disqualified. | |
RED AND YELLOW STRIPED FLAG The track is slippery. This usually warns of oil or water on the track. | |
GREEN FLAG A hazard has been cleared up and the cars can proceed at racing speed. | |
BLACK FLAG WITH AN ORANGE DISC Shown with a car number to indicate that the car has a mechanical problem and the driver must return to his pit immediately. | |
WHITE AND BLACK DIAGONAL HALVES Shown with car number to indicate a warning for unsportsmanlike behaviour. A black flag may follow if the driver takes no heed of the warning. | |
WHITE FLAG Warns of a slow-moving vehicle on the track, such as a tow truck or safety car. - or a Fiesta with a flat tyre |