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Finishing Flag |
The black and white chequered flag waved as the cars pass the finishing line symbolises the end of the race. |
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Red Flag | Indicates that the race has been stopped. It is displayed motionless. All drivers must stop racing immediately and proceed to the pits. |
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Black and White Diagonal Flag | Shown motionless with a white number on a blackboard. This is a warning to the driver of unsportsmanlike behaviour. |
| Observation Post Flags | ||
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Black Flag | Shown motionless with a white number on a blackboard informs the driver that he must stop at his pits on the next lap. |
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Black Flag with Orange Disc | Shown with a white number on a blackboard informs the driver that his car has mechanical problems, likely to endanger himself or others. Driver must stop at his pit on the next lap. |
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Yellow Flag | The signal of danger or a situation of danger. Slow down, prepare to stop. Keep your position and do not overtake until you see the green flag. |
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Yellow Flag with Red Stripes | Tells the drivers that the grip on the track surface has suddenly deteriorated in the area after the flag. Usually due to oil on the track or water causing aquaplaning. |
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Green Flag | All clear. This is used at the end of a danger area controlled by the yellow flags. |
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White Flag | This tells the drivers that they are about to overtake a slower moving vehicle. |
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Light Blue Flag | The overtaking signal. Waved, it informs the driver that he is going to be overtaken by one or more faster cars. Shown motionless means that the faster car is still some distance away. |
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