FLAG SIGNALS
The marshals at the various corners of the circuit have flags with which to signal drivers. Thus, the drivers can be kept informed of any dangers, or vital information about the state of the A red flag means a complete stop for all cars. A yellow flag means no overtaking. A yellow flag with vertical red stripes means there is oil on the course. A blue flag, motionless, means a car is following closely.
A blue flag, waved, means a car is trying to overtake. A white flag means there is a service vehicle on the course. A black flag, accompanied by a white number, means the car bearing that number must stop at the pits. A ’ green flag means a danger previously signalled has now gone. circuit. The flag marshal is one of the very essential men on the circuit. Warning flags held motionless indicate danger, and when waved they indicate danger in the immediate vicinity. The New Zealand flag is used to start all races.
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Press, Volume CIV, Issue 30653, 20 January 1965, Page 10
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