I am sure we will remain one among the millions of F1 enthusiasts at the moment gearing up to watch the F1 GRAND PRIX. We have almost reached the last leg of our wait. Time to swipe some knowledge about the F1 racing..
Well let us flag off our knowledge sharing and start on taking home some good learning on all those flags that are crucial for all those cruising speed over those curvy tracks. These flags are part of the life line of the RACE...Here we go.....
Blue flag A blue flag warns the driver that he is about to be lapped and to let the faster car overtake him. If a driver passes three blue flags, without complying, then the driver risks being penalised. Blue lights are also displayed at the end of the pit lane, when the pit exit is open and a car on track is approaching Black flag A black flag accompanied by a car number, directs a driver to return to his pit and is most often used to signal to the driver that he has been excluded from the race Black with orange circle flag This flag accompanied by a car number warns a driver that he has a mechanical problem and must return to his pit Chequered flag A chequered flag indicates to the drivers that the race has ended. During practice and qualifying sessions it is waved at the allotted time, during the race it is shown first to the winner and then to every car that crosses the line behind him Green flag A green flag gives the all clear. When a driver has passed a danger point on the track and prohibitions imposed by yellow flags have been lifted Half black, half white flag This flag, accompanied by a car number, warns of unsportsman-like conduct. It may be followed by a black flag, if the driver does not heed the warning. Red flag A red flay indicated that the race has been stopped. In most cases due to an accident or poor track conditions due to weather, especially rain or fog. White flag A white flag warns drivers of a slow moving vehicle on the track. Yellow flag A yellow flag indicates danger, such as a stranded car or an accident ahead. A single waved yellow Now while I drive away don't get stranded.. and if you don't want to being a rookie in the gallery of professional F1 enthusiasts ...Keep .Flagging your F1 dreams
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