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WATCH: Every F1 flag explained

Your handy guide to flags in Formula 1, motorsport and sim racing – all in one 13-minute video.

WATCH Every F1 flag explained

When is a yellow flag used? How do you receive a black flag in F1? Why is the chequered flag chequered? Is the meatball flag about food? (spoiler, no). Every Formula 1 flag, explained.

All of these questions answered and more, in this video guide to Formula 1 flags and the rules behind them.

Every flag, what each means, when they are used and why the drivers must pay attention. Plus, find out which driver was shown the blue flag the most, who was black flagged twice and which corner is permanently yellow.

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