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CHEQUERED FLAG
The race has ended.
Shown first to the winner, and then to every car to cross the line behind them.
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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.
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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.
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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 lapped car must allow the faster car past after seeing a maximum of three blue flags or risk being penalised. A racing car is under no obligation to move over.
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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.
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RED AND YELLOW STRIPED FLAG
The track is slippery. This usually warns of oil or water on the track.
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GREEN FLAG
A hazard has been cleared up and the cars can proceed at racing speed.GREEN FLAG
A hazard has been cleared up and the cars can proceed at racing speed.
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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.
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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.
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WHITE FLAG
Warns of a slow-moving vehicle on the track, such as a tow truck or safety car.
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