Safety Archives

Black and White Flag

by Kiwi F1 Fan on April 28, 2022

The black and white flag is shown with a driver's number as a warning against unsportsmanlike behaviour. Following this, a black flag is shown and the driver is disqualified. In

Black Flag

by Kiwi F1 Fan on April 28, 2022

When the black flag is shown along with the number of the car then that driver has been disqualified and

Black Flag with Orange Disk

by Kiwi F1 Fan on April 28, 2022

The black flag with an orange disk is shown with the number of the car to advise the driver of

Blue Flag

by Kiwi F1 Fan on April 28, 2022

The blue flag is shown to backmarkers advising them to let the lead cars go past. If a car is

Box

by Kiwi F1 Fan on April 28, 2022

The term Box comes from the German Boxenstopp, meaning pit stop and is used as a reference to the service

Box, box, box

by Kiwi F1 Fan on April 28, 2022

A common use of the word Box is to use it three times in quick succession. This provides the driver with a clear instruction that he needs to come into

Checkered Flag

by Kiwi F1 Fan on April 28, 2022

One of the most recognisable flags in motorsport, the checkered flag signals the end of the session and therefore the

Clerk of the Course

by Kiwi F1 Fan on July 8, 2022

The clerk of the course is the point of contact between race control and the track workers, informing them of

Double Yellow Flags

by Kiwi F1 Fan on April 28, 2022

Double Yellow flags are a step up from a single yellow flag and prohibit overtaking until the obstruction is cleared. The

Flag

by Kiwi F1 Fan on April 28, 2022

Race tracks have long used flags as a way for marshals to communicate with drivers. The colour and meaning of