Description flag of Red and yellow striped flag
red and yellow vertically striped flag
Usage
Displayed stationary at local flag stations to indicate that there is something on the track which could reduce grip or cause a car to lose control - generally oil, coolant, small pieces of debris or sand. It can also be ""rocked"" back and forth (but not waved) to indicate a small animal on the racing surface.
Alternative names
Oil (spil) flag