In what year were flag signals first used in Formula 1 to communicate from trackside to the drivers?

1963. Flag signals were officially introduced to Formula 1 in 1963 to improve communication between trackside officials and the drivers on the circuit.

Which flag indicates that a driver has mechanical problems or damage that could pose a danger to others?

Meatball flag. The black flag with an orange circle, commonly called the meatball flag, warns a driver of mechanical damage and requires them to pit immediately.

What does the diagonally divided black-and-white flag signify to a driver?

Unsportsmanlike conduct. The diagonally divided black-and-white flag is used to warn a driver of unsportsmanlike conduct or a breach of racing regulations during the event.

Which flag is displayed at the start-finish line to indicate that the race is officially finished?

Chequered flag. The chequered flag is the universal symbol in motorsport displayed at the start-finish line to signal that the race has officially concluded.

The earliest known record of a black-and-white chequered flag being used in motorsport was at which 1906 event?

Vanderbilt Cup. The earliest known record of the black-and-white chequered flag being used in a motorsport race is from the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup in New York.

What does a single waved yellow flag require a driver to do?

Reduce speed. A single waved yellow flag indicates a hazard beside or on the track, requiring drivers to reduce their speed and refrain from overtaking.

Which flag is shown to a slower driver to inform them that a faster car is approaching and must be let pass?

Blue flag. The blue flag is used to notify a slower driver that a faster car is attempting to overtake, and they must allow the pass.

What does the green flag signal to the drivers on the track?

Track is clear. The green flag is used to signal that the track is clear of hazards and that drivers are free to race at full speed.

Which flag is used to stop a practice, qualifying session, or race due to a serious accident or extreme weather?

Red flag. The red flag is used to immediately stop a session or race when conditions, such as a serious accident or weather, make it unsafe to continue.

What is the consequence for a driver shown the black flag?

Disqualification. The black flag indicates disqualification, requiring the driver to return to the pit lane and retire from the race immediately.

What's the play time for "F1 Flags"?

"F1 Flags" is built to fit a single sitting — around 5 minutes for 10 questions, including the host's reactions and answer reveals.

Do I need an account to play "F1 Flags"?

No. Anyone with the link can play "F1 Flags" instantly on any device — desktop, phone, or tablet. There's no signup wall, no app download, and no email required. Just tap the link and play.

Which AI host voices "F1 Flags"?

This pack is voiced by Blaze — a fully AI-generated host with a distinct personality and accent. Every question in "F1 Flags" runs through Blaze's voice, and answer reveals come with in-character commentary. Learn more about Blaze at /hosts/blaze.

How tough is "F1 Flags"?

Difficulty on "F1 Flags" is medium — a mid-level challenge — expect questions that reward genuine familiarity with the topic but don't require deep expertise. The competitive tone shapes how the host reacts, but the question difficulty itself is independent of tone.

Is "F1 Flags" available in other languages?

"F1 Flags" is published in English. Trivana itself runs in ten languages — English, Spanish, Hindi, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Arabic, Korean, and Chinese — and a Creator Pro subscription lets you translate the pack on the fly, with the host voicing the new language natively.

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Q: What topics does "F1 Flags" cover?

"F1 Flags" focuses on Create a 10-question Trivana gameshow about venues for F1 flags, focusing on rules,…. You'll see questions across Racing flag history, Track safety protocols, Driver conduct rules, Motorsport terminology, Race session management, and Flag signaling origins. We intentionally don't publish the question list — half the fun is not knowing what's next.

Quick answer

F1 Flags is a 10-question AI-hosted trivia round about Create a 10-question Trivana gameshow about venues for F1 flags, focusing on rules,…, voiced by Blaze and playable in about 5 minutes with no signup.

The round leans into score streaks and beat-my-score sharing and the difficulty stays balanced for mixed audiences.

Key facts about F1 Flags

F1 Flags contains 10 multiple-choice questions and takes about 5 minutes to complete.
The round is hosted by an AI voice (Blaze) that reads each question aloud and reacts to your answer in real time.
The pack is delivered in English and is free to play in any modern browser without an account.
Every question was generated by AI and passed Trivana's fact-checking pipeline before publication.
Flag signals were first used in Formula 1 to communicate from trackside to car in 1963.
Questions cover 6 sub-topics within Create a 10-question Trivana gameshow about venues for F1 flags, focusing on rules,…, including Racing flag history, Track safety protocols, Driver conduct rules.

Part of the F1 Trivia Games cluster

About “F1 Flags”

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10 questions
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English

Hosted byVery highBlazeCompetitive edgeFast-paced, confident English with competitive energy

Think of "F1 Flags" as a short, sharp dive into Create a 10-question Trivana gameshow about venues for F1 flags, focusing on rules,…. 10 questions, one AI host, roughly 5 minutes of your time.

Question coverage spans Racing flag history, Track safety protocols, Driver conduct rules, Motorsport terminology, Race session management, and Flag signaling origins. We don't publish the exact question list on this page — the first playthrough should land cold — but the themes give you a sense of the territory before you start.

Blaze treats every round like a championship final — intense, loud, competitive. Blaze narrates every question and reacts to each answer in real time, not with canned "correct / incorrect" beeps.

The post-game screen makes it easy to challenge someone else. Share the link, let them try, see whose score holds up. All in English, no download required.

What you’ll be tested on

Racing flag history
Track safety protocols
Driver conduct rules
Motorsport terminology
Race session management
Flag signaling origins

Questions about this game

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"F1 Flags" is built to fit a single sitting — around 5 minutes for 10 questions, including the host's reactions and answer reveals.

What we verified before publishing

Fact-check status: passed

The following claims were verified through Perplexity Sonar before the questions were finalised. The host can reference any of them during play:

Flag signals were first used in Formula 1 to communicate from trackside to car in 1963.
The black flag with an orange circle, commonly called the 'meatball flag,' indicates a driver has mechanical problems or damage that could pose a danger.
When the meatball flag is shown with a driver's number, the driver must return to the pits as soon as possible.
The diagonally divided black-and-white flag warns a driver of unsportsmanlike conduct or a breach of racing regulations.
The yellow and red striped flag, known as the hazard flag, indicates a slippery or hazardous track surface due to oil, water, or debris.
The chequered flag is displayed at the start-finish line to indicate that the race is officially finished.
The earliest known record of a black-and-white chequered flag being used in motorsport stems from the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup race in Long Island, New York.
A single waved yellow flag means the hazard is beside or partly on the track, requiring drivers to reduce speed and not overtake.
The blue flag is shown to a slower driver to let them know a faster car is approaching behind them that they must let pass.
The green flag signals that the track is clear of hazards and drivers are free to race at full speed.
The red flag is used to stop a practice session, qualifying session, or race due to a serious accident or extreme weather.
The black flag indicates disqualification, requiring the driver to return to the pit lane and retire from the race immediately.

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Question 1: In what year were flag signals first used in Formula 1 to communicate from trackside to the drivers?

Question 2: Which flag indicates that a driver has mechanical problems or damage that could pose a danger to others?

Question 3: What does the diagonally divided black-and-white flag signify to a driver?

Question 4: Which flag is displayed at the start-finish line to indicate that the race is officially finished?

Question 5: The earliest known record of a black-and-white chequered flag being used in motorsport was at which 1906 event?

Question 6: What does a single waved yellow flag require a driver to do?

Question 7: Which flag is shown to a slower driver to inform them that a faster car is approaching and must be let pass?

Question 8: What does the green flag signal to the drivers on the track?

Question 9: Which flag is used to stop a practice, qualifying session, or race due to a serious accident or extreme weather?

Question 10: What is the consequence for a driver shown the black flag?

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