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USE
OF FLAGS
In
open-wheel, stock-car and other types of circuit auto races, flags are
displayed to indicate the general status of a race and to communicate
instructions to competitors in a race. While the flags have changed from
the first years (e.g. red used to start a race), these are generally accepted
for today.
| Flag | Displayed from start tower | Displayed from observation post |
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The
race has started or resumed after a full caution or stop, or the race
is proceeding normally. Full course caution condition for ovals. On road courses, it means a local area of caution. |
End of hazardous section of track. |
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Depending on the type of racing, either two yellow flags will be used for a full course caution or a sign with 'SC' (Safety car) will be used as the field follows the pace/safety car on track and no cars may pass. | Local caution condition — no cars may pass at the particular corner where being displayed. |
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Debris or slippery patches on the track. | The session is halted; all cars on course must return to pit lane. |
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The car with the indicated number must pit for consultation. | |
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The car with the indicated number has mechanical trouble. | |
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The driver of the car with the indicated number has been penalized for misbehaviour. | |
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The driver of the car with the indicated number is disqualified or will not be scored until they report to the pits. | |
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A car must allow another car to pass if the flag is blue only. With an orange or yellow stripe, it simply serves as a warning that faster traffic is behind. | A car is being advised to give way to faster traffic approaching. |
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The race is stopped—all cars must halt on the track or return to pit lane. | A slow vehicle is on the track. |
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One lap remains. | |
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The race has concluded. |
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