White: This flag tells drivers that there is a ‘slow-moving vehicle’ on the track – so a vehicle not part of the race. Red: The red flag is used when a session has been suspended, perhaps due to extreme weather or because there has been an accident. 
Yellow and Red Stripes: Denotes a slippery surface, such as oil or water getting on the track. If the flag is waved twice, it means that the track is blocked by something. This is if it’s stationary or being waved. Yellow: This flag indicates that there is a hazard on the track up ahead, or ‘downstream’, so no overtaking is allowed. In practice and qualifying, this is shown when a car is being hindered by a slower car.A marshal waves a yellow flag in the Formula One Grand Prix of France in 2018 (Picture: Dan Istitene/Getty Images) If the driver ignores 3 consecutive blue flags, a penalty is issued to the driver. So if Driver Y is on his 10th lap, but Driver X is about to pass him doing his 11th lap, then the blue flag will be waived to basically shame Driver Y for going so slow in one of the world’s fastest cars that he’s about to be lapped in a professional race.Ī blue flag indicates that the driver in front who is one or more laps down must let faster cars behind pass. We all now a checkered flag when we see one and know what it means, but what about a blue flag that’s being waved? Blue flag in F1: What does blue flag mean in F1?Īccording to the official Formula 1 rules, a blue flag essentially means that a driver who is about to get lapped needs to let the faster cars behind him pass. There are currently 11 flags in the F1 system, some of which are obvious and others are a little less well-known. 
NASCAR has its own set of flags, Ind圜ar has its own set of flags, and so too does F1. Blue flag in F1 explained: What does blue flag mean in F1 and how does it effect the race when it’s waved?Īs Formula One continue to grow in popularity, new fans may find themselves wondering about certain rules and protocol when they’re watching a race.įor instance, what does it mean when a blue flag is waved during a race?Īll forms of racing have a system of flag signals meant to indicate certain hazards to drivers on the course.
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