Article 27.8
Blue Flags
Sporting Regulations
Article 27.8
Blue Flags
Chapter: Chapter II - General Undertaking
In Simple Terms
Blue flags tell a driver they're about to be lapped by a faster car. The slower driver must let them through as soon as safely possible. Ignoring blue flags multiple times leads to a penalty - this keeps racing fair for leaders without interference from backmarkers.
- Shown to cars about to be lapped
- Must let faster car pass at earliest safe opportunity
- Ignoring flags results in penalty
- Three consecutive blue flags triggers investigation
Official FIA Text
Blue flags are used to indicate to a driver that he is about to be lapped and should allow the faster car to pass. A car being lapped must allow the car which is about to lap it past at the earliest opportunity. If a driver ignores repeated blue flags, they may be reported to the stewards.
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