F1 Semaphore and Safety Equipment of Racing/Drivers

In every F1 Grand Prix match, there are lots of colorful flags which are a series of instructions for the match to the drivers. Flag, is referred to as semaphore, the application of semaphore can greatly reduce the communication time and the race will not be impacted to ensure the normal operation.

F1 Semaphore

Black Flag

If the driver's number is displayed at the starting line while next to a black flag appears, it indicates that the driver needs to report to the pits after the finish of this circle. When a driver needs to be investigated because of improper behavior or when the rider fouls in the game it needs to show black flag. The banner appears, the driver is disqualified.

Black Red Circle Flag

If the driver's number is displayed at the starting line while the red circle next to a black flag appears, it imply that the drivers need to immediately get in touch with the repair station. When the game officials suspect a mechanical problem and needs to overhaul, they will show a red circle on black banner.

Black and White Diagonal Flag

Appears together with the driver’s numbers, it is warning the driver's driving behavior impede athletic morality.

Black and White Checkered Flag

When the checkered flag is shown, it represents the end of a game or practice. At this time, all the drivers must return to the starting overhaul lane or concentrated area. From here, the drivers need to drive their car to the seizure recorded place where the cars needs to be tested to ensure compliance with the contest rules and regulations. For each championship, black and white checkered flag will be waved for him, for the ones after the championship, it will still produce a black and white checkered flag.

Yellow Flag
It shows that there is an obstacle in front of the lane, such as a car crashed or failed reminding drivers to be careful driving. If the car parked on the track side or the obstructions are not on the track, then the yellow flag will be stationary. If the obstacle is on the track, then the yellow flag will shake back and forth to remind riders ready to change direction. If the track was completely blocked, it will shake both sides of the yellow flags. It is not allowed to overtake when appearing yellow flag. If a driver does not seriously read the yellow information and still drive to the accident location with the common speed, the driver will be subject to severe punishment or even be disqualified.

Double Yellow Flag
Waving two yellow flags one time, one is reminded drivers that the track was completely blocked for accident; the other is when the rider after lap and had stopped at the time of the accident the grid (eg.car suddenly stalled), the tournament will shake the double yellow, then restart lap (corresponding reduction in the number of race laps around). The car suffered an accident back to the pits to repair the car (such as re-ignition) , then departure from the maintenance area and the original driver on the grid will be vacated

Red and Yellow Vertical Stripes Flag

Red and yellow vertical stripes flag on behalf of the track in front of the road with oil or slippery road, the driver should drive carefully until the pennant recovered. If the match officials waving the flag, it represents the wet areas in the front which is not far from.

White Flag

When the white flag shows, it is an expression slow moving vehicles in front. This may be an ambulance, a trailer, or a tournament security vehicle. When it is the white flag, the drivers should drive carefully or even slow down appropriately.

Red Flag

Red indicates the race or the car ahead of the end for some reason or suspended. The red flag will also be presented at various locations throughout the track, at this time the driver should return to the pits where on standby to restore the game to know whether and when to resume the game. In a formal game, the red flag appears after the race which is more than 75%, it means that the game is finished, the final score would be the one before waving a red flag in twice prevail.

Blue Flag

Blue Flag said rear ferrule prepared vehicles are approaching and ready to overtake. The drivers who are presented by blue flag should slow down and let the racing line when it is necessary. If a drive is continuously produced waving blue flag reached three times, he/she will be punished.

Green Flag

Green Flag is the signal before the start of the race or the existed barriers existed have been cleared and the game returns to normal.

Safety Equipment

In the racing car with high speed, it is inevitable for collision, rolling and even the case of a fire. In order to improve the security of racing, the FIA has been constantly improved the safety standards for racing and racers.

Racing Safety Equipment

Racing safety equipment mainly includes rollcage, racing seat and four-point seat belts.

Rollcage: to keep the space of interior passengers unchanged to prevent the extrusion of the competitors by the vehicle deformation when a collision occurs, roll or even falling appear.

Racing Seat: aiming not to be broken at the time of collision and using fire-resistant fabrics is not combustion when firing in the car.

Four-point Seat Belts: matching with safety seats, is to fixed passengers to the seat and is not thrown from the seat when the vehicle rolled, using the special fast lock and can be quickly open the seat belt to escape.

Racer safety equipment

Racer safety equipment refers to racing clothing including racing gloves, racing shoes and helmets, etc. The racers are forced to wear a registered helmets, gloves, race suits and race shoes which must inspected by FIA officials be before the game, otherwise, they will be prohibited from participating in the competition.

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