Racing Flags Guide
Know every flag before you hit the track
Understanding racing flags is not optional — it's a fundamental safety requirement for every driver. Whether you're on your first track day or an experienced racer, knowing how to react to each flag instantly could save your life and others.
Green Flag
Track is clear — go racing
When shown: Start of session, restart after safety car, track is clear
How to react: Full speed, racing begins
Yellow Flag — Single
Hazard ahead, no overtaking
When shown: Incident or debris in or near the track
How to react: Slow down, no overtaking, be prepared to stop
Yellow Flag — Double
Serious hazard, be prepared to stop
When shown: Major incident on track, marshals may be on circuit
How to react: Significantly reduce speed, no overtaking, prepare to stop
Red Flag
Session stopped immediately
When shown: Serious accident, dangerous conditions, track blocked
How to react: Stop racing immediately, reduce speed, return to pit lane
Blue Flag
Faster car approaching to lap you
When shown: Shown to a driver about to be lapped
How to react: Let the faster car pass at the next safe opportunity
Black Flag
Driver disqualified — return to pits
When shown: Serious rule violation, dangerous driving
How to react: Return to pit lane immediately, do not continue
Black & White Flag
Warning — unsportsmanlike conduct
When shown: Dangerous or unsporting behaviour observed
How to react: Final warning before black flag — change behaviour
White Flag
Slow vehicle on track
When shown: Medical car, safety car or slow vehicle ahead
How to react: Be cautious, slow vehicle ahead on circuit
Chequered Flag
Session or race finished
When shown: End of race or session
How to react: Finish your lap and return to pit lane