As such, it is often referred to as the "courtesy flag." In other series, drivers get severely penalized for not yielding or for interfering with the leaders, including getting sent to the pits for the rest of the race. In most series, the blue flag is not mandatory-drivers obey it only as a courtesy to their fellow racers. During a race, this would only be usually shown to a driver who is getting lapped but during practice or qualifying sessions, it could be shown to any driver. In NASCAR, this flag orders backmarkers to give way to faster cars.Ī light blue flag, sometimes with a diagonal yellow, orange, or red stripe, informs a driver that a faster car is approaching and that the driver should move aside to allow one or more faster cars to pass. The solid blue flag orders backmarkers to give way to faster cars. Passing flag indicates urgency fast rate of closure from behind. Check your mirrors, be predictable and give a point-by as appropriate.
Faster (than you) traffic is approaching from behindĪnd will be passing you soon. Sourceīlue Flag with Yellow Stripe - Passing Flag aka Mirror Flag. The blue flag is advisory and is not considered a command flag. Where the Driver being overtaken may be unaware of the following Car or is clearly obstructing Waved: Another Competitor may be rapidly overtaking you. Motionless: Another Competitor is following you and may be trying to pass you. (the blue flag may incorporate a yellow diagonal stripe) In practice and qualifying, this is shown when a car is being hindered by a slower car.Īccording to IMSA/GT3 Sporting RegulationsīLUE. If the driver ignores 3 consecutive blue flags, a penalty is issued to the driver. Here's a couple of definitions from different sources around the net.Ī blue flag indicates that the driver in front who is one or more laps down must let faster cars behind pass.
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