The black and white flag, divided diagonally, is a warning shown with a car number for unsportsmanlike behaviour, such as repeatedly exceeding track limits. Think of it as a yellow card: a clear caution before a penalty.
If the behaviour continues after the warning, the driver risks a formal time penalty.
Warning for unsportsmanlike conduct.
As a conduct warning to a specific driver, shown with their car number.
This is a per-driver warning, so it sits outside the race-defining flags Race RGB lights by default. It is easy to add as a custom Personalised Reaction.
Black and white flag FAQ
What does a black and white flag mean in F1?
It is a warning for unsportsmanlike conduct, like a yellow card, shown with the offending car number. Continued behaviour can lead to a penalty.
Is the black and white flag a penalty?
No, it is a warning. A penalty may follow if the behaviour continues.
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