Article 55.1
Red Flag - Race Suspension
Sporting Regulations
Article 55.1
Red Flag - Race Suspension
Chapter: Chapter V - Safety
In Simple Terms
A red flag stops the race completely. This happens for serious incidents, extreme weather, or unsafe conditions. All cars must slow down immediately and return to the pit lane. The race can restart once conditions improve, with various restart procedures depending on how far the race has gone.
- Race completely suspended
- Used for serious incidents or extreme conditions
- All cars must return to pit lane
- Race can restart with different procedures
Official FIA Text
Should it become necessary to suspend the race, the clerk of the course will order red flags to be shown at all marshal posts and the abort lights to be shown at the Line. Simultaneously, all competitors will be notified via the official messaging system and all cars must reduce speed immediately and proceed slowly to the pit lane.
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