EEA Events - Flags

Flag signals are a vital part of the running of a Grand Prix, a Clipsal 500 or any other FIA or CAMS event. They are the only way that race officials can communicate directly with the drivers. They tell a driver of danger, success and failure. Learning what they mean is one of the first things a young driver has to do - and they are as relevant to a novice as to Michael Schumacher or any other FIA competitor. Below are the interpretations EEA places on the various flags. Energy Education Australia use the same flags as all FIA or CAMS (Confederation of Australian Motor Sports) events use whether internationally or within Australia. While EEA is a member of CAMS, CAMS also is committed to research into renewable and sustainable energy forms and is working towards events where non renewable fuels will gradually be replaced. EEA members are working with CAMS through CAMS's Adelaide Office to achieve this.
Command Flags
	CHEQUERED FLAG Your session has ended. Exit the course at the first opportunity. FIA interpretation: The race has ended. Shown first to the winner, and then to every car to cross the line behind them.
	BLACK FLAG Pull into the penalty box for discussion with the Director of Operations or other official concerning an incident. A time penalty may be assessed for such incident. FIA interpretation: 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.
	BLACK FLAG WITH AN ORANGE DISC Pull into the penalty box for mechanical inspection of your vehicle, something has been observed that needs closer inspection. FIA interpretation: Shown with a car number to indicate that the car has a mechanical problem and the driver must return to his pit immediately.
	BLUE FLAG Pull into the designated passing zone to be passed by a faster competitor. Obey the corner workers hand signals at the end of the passing zone to merge into competition. FIA interpretation: 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.
	GREEN FLAG Your session has started; enter the course under direction of the starter. (NOTE: If you stall the vehicle, please restart and await another green flag as the opening in traffic may have closed.) FIA interpretation: A hazard has been cleared up and the cars can proceed at racing speed.
	RED FLAG Come to an immediate controlled stop on the course. Pull to the side of the course as much as possible to keep the course open. Follow corner workers directions. FIA interpretation: 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.
	YELLOW FLAG (Stationary) - Danger Slow Down, be prepared to take evasive action something has happened beyond the flag station, NO PASSING unless directed by the corner workers. FIA interpretation: Indicates danger ahead and overtaking is prohibited. A single waved yellow flag means slow down.
	YELLOW FLAG (Waved) - Great Danger Slow Down, evasive action is most likely required, BE PREPARED TO STOP, something has happened beyond the flag station, NO PASSING unless directed by the corner workers. FIA interpretation: Indicates danger ahead and overtaking is prohibited. A double waved yellow warns that the driver must be prepared to stop if necessary.
Additional FIA Command Flag
	WHITE AND BLACK DIAGONAL HALVES FIA interpretation: 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.
Informational Flags
	RED AND YELLOW STRIPED FLAG Something is on the racing surface that should not be there. Be prepared for evasive maneuvers to avoid the situation. (Corner workers may be able to point out what and where it is located, but do not expect it.) FIA interpretation: The track is slippery. This usually warns of oil or water on the track.
	WHITE FLAG There is a slow moving vehicle on the course that is much slower than you are. Be prepared to approach it at a cautious rate. FIA interpretation: Warns of a slow-moving vehicle on the track, such as a tow truck or safety car.

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