No Further Action for multiple drivers

2.5.5 Signals used at marshal posts a) Red flag This should be shown waved only on instruction from the Clerk of the Course when it becomes necessary to stop a practice 18 ANNEXE H APPENDIX H session or the race in conformity with Article 2.4.4.1 b) above. b) Yellow flag This is a signal of danger and should be shown to drivers in two ways with the following meanings: - Single waved: Reduce your speed, do not overtake, and be prepared to change direction. There is a hazard beside or partly on the track. It must be evident that a driver has reduced speed; this means a driver is expected to have braked earlier and/or noticeably reduced speed in that sector. - Double waved: Reduce your speed significantly, do not overtake, and be prepared to change direction or stop. There is a hazard wholly or partly blocking the track and/or marshals working on or beside the track. During free practice and qualifying, it must be evident that a driver has not attempted to set a meaningful lap time; this means the driver should abandon the lap (this does not mean he has to pit as the track could well be clear the following lap). Yellow flags should normally be shown only at the marshal post immediately preceding the hazard. In some cases, however, the Clerk of the Course may order them to be shown at more than one marshal post preceding an incident. Overtaking is not permitted between the first yellow flag and the green flag displayed after the incident. Yellow flags should not be shown in the pit lane unless there is an incident of which the driver should be made aware. The Clerk of the Course or Race Director may impose a speed limit on the full course or any section of the track when double yellow flags are displayed during practice, qualifying practice or races. • When a single speed limit is imposed on the full course, this will be indicated with a single yellow flag and a board indicating FCY (meaning “Full Course Yellow”) or a purple flag with a white circle containing the number 60 known as “Code 60”. If appropriate, double waved yellow flags will continue to be displayed at the post prior to the incident. 19 ANNEXE H APPENDIX H • At races where a variable speed limit may be imposed on the full course, this will be indicated with a single yellow flag and a board indicating VSC (meaning “Virtual Safety Car”.) If appropriate, double waved yellow flags will continue to be displayed at the post prior to the incident. • In races where a speed limit may be imposed on a section of the track, the beginning and end of the sections will be clearly marked by the side of the track, with a double yellow flag and a board indicating SLOW (meaning “slow down”). They will be displayed at each marshal post in the section. A single waved yellow flag will be displayed at the post prior to that. In every case, the end of the imposition of the speed limit will be indicated by a green flag at the next marshal post, or at each marshal post where appropriate. The sporting regulations for each race or championship may provide for the enforcement of these requirements. Note: If a yellow flag is displayed adjacent to the grid during the start procedure indicating to drivers that there is a hazard ahead on the grid, there will be no green flag at the following marshal post and overtaking is permitted. c) Code 60 flag This flag is purple with a white circle containing the number 60 to indicate a single speed limit of 60 km/h to be imposed on the full course. - On the instruction from the Race Director (if appointed) or Clerk of the Course, the flag will be waved at the start line and simultaneously at all points around the circuit. - The flag will continue to be waved for a minimum of one lap and until all cars have visibly slowed down, following which the flag will then be held stationary until the Race Director (if appointed) or Clerk of the Course withdraws the Code 60. - Yellow flags will continue to be waved at the post prior to the incident but green flags will not follow. - When the Race Director (if appointed) or Clerk of the Course instructs withdrawal of the Code 60 in order to resume racing, the Code 60 flag will then immediately be replaced by a waved green flag. 20 ANNEXE H APPENDIX H - The waved green flag will be shown simultaneously at all posts until the Race Director (if appointed) or Clerk of the Course instructs it to be withdrawn. - Racing will resume as soon as the green flag is displayed. Overtaking is strictly forbidden until the green flag is displayed. Any infringements may be penalised. - Any reported infringements will be referred to the Stewards. - Each lap covered while the Code 60 is in operation will be counted as a race lap unless specified otherwise in the event regulations. - It is recommended Code 60 only be used if the speeds and/or gaps between Automobiles can be monitored live. - Light panels may also be used to display this flag signal. d) Yellow flag with red stripes This should be shown motionless to inform drivers that there is a deterioration of grip due to oil or water on the track in the area beyond the flag. This flag should be displayed, for at least (depending on the circumstances) 4 laps unless the surface returns to normal beforehand. It is not, however, necessary for the sector beyond where this flag is being shown to show a green flag. e) Light blue flag This should normally be waved, as an indication to a driver that he is about to be overtaken. It has different meanings during practice and the race. At all times: - A stationary flag should be displayed to a driver leaving the pits if traffic is approaching on the track. During practice: - A faster car is close behind you and is about to overtake you. During the race: The flag should normally be shown to a car about to be lapped, if the driver does not seem to be making full use of his rear-view mirrors. When shown, the driver concerned must 21 ANNEXE H APPENDIX H allow the following car to pass at the earliest opportunity. f) White flag This flag should be waved and is used to indicate to the driver that there is a much slower vehicle on the sector of track controlled by that flag point. g) Green flag This should be used to indicate that the track is clear: it should be waved at the marshal post immediately after the incident that necessitated the use of one or more yellow flags. It may also be used, if deemed necessary by the Race Director or Clerk of the Course, to signal the start of a warm-up lap or the start of a practice session, or to indicate to the starter that all cars within their field of vision are stationary at the end of the formation lap of a race. The marshal responsible for waving the green flag from the back of the grid must be positioned behind a barrier opening located in close proximity to the back of the grid. If no such barrier opening is available, the marshal must stand as far from the track edge as possible and remain vigilant to oncoming cars until all cars have passed. 2.5.5.2 Marshal light signals