This is not an F1-specific rule and is to be found in Appendix H of the International Sporting Code.
Specifically Chapter II, Article 4.1.1
"e) Black flag with an orange disc 40cm in diameter:
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 the he must stop at his pit on the next lap. When the mechanical problems have been rectified to the satisfaction of the chief scrutineer the car may rejoin the race."
Yes, and the decision on whether or not "his car has mechanical problems likely to endanger himself or others" is left wide open to the discretion of the stewards. Traditionally, the meatball isn't used very liberally - more of a last resort for a really bad problem.
-- "We always have hope of winning, because the others might lose..."
Yes, and the decision on whether or not "his car has mechanical problems
likely to endanger himself or others" is left wide open to the discretion
of the stewards. Traditionally, the meatball isn't used very liberally -
more of a last resort for a really bad problem.
when was it used for the last time?... my memory is too weak to remember
it...
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In F1? I certainly cannot remember the last time it was used. Nowadays they do not need to use it since the teams typically talk to the drivers and tell them to come in if needed. Often the stewards simply advise the team to call the driver in, if the team hasn't already made the decision to do so themselves.
-- "We always have hope of winning, because the others might lose..."
Yes, and the decision on whether or not "his car has mechanical problems
likely to endanger himself or others" is left wide open to the discretion
of the stewards. Traditionally, the meatball isn't used very liberally -
more of a last resort for a really bad problem.
when was it used for the last time?... my memory is too weak to remember
it...
It's not that uncommon in sports car racing where contact is a little more
common.
We meatballed a couple cars during the 12 Hours of Sebring, IIRC one was a 996 Porsche and the other might have been the Ford GT. It happens a bit more frequently also due to the nature of the racing - they'll plod along crippled just to keep scoring laps as the clock ticks.
-- "We always have hope of winning, because the others might lose..."
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