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Flag signals are a vital part of the running of a Grand Prix. They are the only way that race officials can communicate 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.
CHEQUERED FLAG
The race has ended.
Shown first to the winner and then to every car to cross the line behind them.
RED FLAG
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
Indicates danger ahead and overtaking is prohibited. A single waved yellow flag means slow down, a double waved yellow warns that the driver must be prepared to stop if necessary.
BLUE FLAG
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 to pass after seeing a maximum of three blue flags, or risk being penalised. A racing car is under no obligation to move over.
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Shown with a car number to indicate that the driver must call into the 
The track is slippery. This usually warns of oil or water on the track.
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Shown with a car number to indicate that that car has a 
Shown with car number to indicate a warning for 
Warns of a slow-moving vehicle on the track, such as a tow truck or safety car.
