The Grand Circus of Formula 1 continues to advance its calendar and arrives at the 23rd round of the championship: the Qatar Grand Prix. Max Verstappen He was proclaimed 2024 F1 world champion mathematically at the Las Vegas GP, after obtaining fifth place in the standings, behind Rusell, Hamilton, Sainz and Leclerc. Oddly enough, in the Nevada desert there were some rules that were out of the ordinary, such as banning certain colors on the large dial to prevent pilots from being distracted. An anecdote that the vast majority of fans were perhaps unaware of, just as happens with the function of white flag on the right track.
What is the white flag in Formula 1
In Formula 1, there are a large number of flags that have completely different functions. We will now talk about the white flag and its different tasks in and out of racing. Under normal conditions, the white flag is a signal indicating that there is a nearby vehicle that is moving slowly inside the track. This situation can occur when a car is about to be split, i.e. it is a lap behind some drivers. Likewise, it could also be related to some type of problem in the car, like pacing issues or damage to the car itself, so drivers should drive carefully to avoid unpleasant scenes or unnecessary scares at the flying.
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When to use
As we stated above, the white flag in Formula 1 is used when there is a slow moving vehicle on the track that could affect traffic flow. career flow. This is a signal for drivers to drive, from this moment on, with some caution on a certain section of the road, because the car in front of them could be damaged, suffer any type of mechanical breakdown that would cause it to roll further slower than normal or stay in a part of the track where increase the accident rate.
Characteristics of the white flag
- This is not a danger flaglike the yellow or red flag.
- This does not imply the need to significantly reduce speed, but to be more careful and be prepared to maneuver or overtake with caution.
- The white flag is generally shown by a single curator in a specific area of the track. Under normal conditions, this is usually in the area where the slow moving vehicle is located.
- It will be displayed in the free practice and rankingnot in the race. During the test, if we find ourselves faced with a situation of this magnitude, the stewards will wave a blue flag.
