What does flag to flag mean in racing?

From the start of a race (green flag) to the finish (checkered flag), flags control the flow of every race. Cars and drivers on the track must adhere to each flag, lest they be waved off-track and disqualified (black flag with an ‘x’ stripe).

What do the flags mean in MotoGP?

CHEQUERED FLAG indicates the end of the race or of the practice session. RED FLAG is shown when it becomes necessary to stop a practice session or the race. YELLOW FLAG indicates a danger, usually due to an accident. If simply shown, overtaking is not allowed; if also waved, it means to slow down too.

What happens when a MotoGP race is red flagged?

Red. The Red flag with red lights is used to tell riders the current session (be it training or during the race) is being interrupted and riders are to slow down and return to their pit boxes as soon as possible. The red light at the pit-lane exit will remain on to let riders know they may not exit the pits.

Why do MotoGP riders put their hand up?

Race leader Alex De Angelis and second placed Randy De Puniet put up their hands to indicate they thought the race should be stopped. A similar move by the MotoGP riders at Mugello this year brought out the red flags to halt proceedings on the orders of the Race Director.

What do the race flags mean?

A green flag means start or go. A blue flag means allow a faster car to pass. Yellow flags mean caution! The car should slow down. Black flags mean drivers should return to their pit.

What does red flag mean in racing?

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Red Flag: Signals that the race stops immediately, regardless of position of cars on the track. Black Flag: Directs a driver to proceed to the pits on the next lap and to consult with race officials.

What does it mean when the race is red flagged?

A red flag is shown when there has been a crash or the track conditions are poor enough to warrant the race being stopped. Following a red flag being shown, the exit of the pit lane is closed and cars must proceed to the pit lane slowly without overtaking, lining up at the pit exit.

What is white flag in MotoGP?

In MotoGP, a white flag is used to inform riders that they are allowed to change machine. The Race Direction has deemed that the track is wet enough to justify the change of bikes and the Grand Prix becomes a wet race, having originally been declared a ‘dry race’ at the start.