

If engine blows, it can cause serious danger to other cars as oil flows on the track.

If the amount of smoke is small, it may observe the situation. Therefore, orange disc flag may be displayed before the engine blows. However, if the amount of leaking is small, or there is a non-slippery liquid such as coolant or transmission oil, it may observe the situation.Ĭars that emit smoke often have problems with the engine. Therefore, orange disc flag may be displayed for cars that have leaked oil. In case engine oil is flowing on the course, the track surface becomes very slippery. It is applicable that in case a large part such as a bumper is being dragged, or a damaged part is fluttering and it is likely to come off immediately. In case a part is likely to come off from the car and is considered dangerous to other cars if the part falls onto the track, this flag is displayed. Orange disc flag is rarely displayed in case the body panel is dented by contact with other car. Orange disc flag is displayed in case there is a danger to himself or other cars. When Black Flag with Orange Disc is displayed When the mechanical problems have been rectified to the satisfaction of the chief scrutineer, the car may rejoin the race. This flag should be used to inform the driver concerned that his car has mechanical problems likely to endanger himself or others and means that he must stop at his pit on the next lap. 2.5.5.1 e) Black flag with an orange disc 40 cm in diameter
