Can the Indy 500 end on a yellow flag?
The Indianapolis 500, as well as other IndyCar Series races, does not utilize the green–white–checker finish in case of a late-race yellow. The race can be (and in the past has been) finished under caution.
Can the Indy 500 finish under caution?
Since 1940, the race has ended under caution 16 times, but six of those were halted because of rain. In 2012, Sato crashed on the final lap while challenging Dario Franchitti for the lead. In 2013, Franchitti crashed with four laps to go and secured Tony Kanaan’s only victory in the event.
Why did Indy finish under yellow?
In 2013, a Franchitti crash caused the final three laps to be run under caution. Tony Kanaan won that race. Cleanup from Pigot’s crash could have been complicated, too. His car caused extensive damage to the pit attenuator, used to minimize damage during collisions.
How many Indy 500 ended yellow?
The 104th Indy 500 ended under a yellow flag after a late crash.
Why are there no red flags at the Indy 500?
Red: all drivers must stop, often because of an on-track incident or weather. Black flag with white X: A driver has been disqualified; officials have stopped scoring the car until further notice.
What does a black flag mean in racing?
Signals that the race stops immediately, regardless of position of cars on the track. Black Flag: Directs a driver to proceed to the pits on the next lap and to consult with race officials.
Why did Montoya leave F1?
So his sudden decision to leave McLaren and F1 for NASCAR before he’d really achieved his potential was very much in character. It was this way in his driving too – and he was one of the most extraordinarily talented people to ever sit in an F1 car. His raw ability to control a car was quite astonishing.
At what age do F1 drivers retire?
for most racing drivers, it’ll be will about they hit 40 when they start loosing the fitness required for F1 racing and start transitioning to mentor-ship and team roles. Louis Chiron remains the oldest driver to finish a formula race at the age of 55 Years.
What would happen if Ferrari left F1?
The important thing to realize is that if Ferrari were to pull out of F1, they would not stop racing. They would and have said they would start a new series that competes with F1. They are the only team that could do it. They would have a lot of fans that would follow them.
Is Juan Montoya still racing?
Following his return to IndyCar, Montoya shifted to the IMSA Series for Penske, including winning the Prototype championship and three races in 2019 with teammate Dane Cameron. These days, the 45-year-old Montoya remains busy and competitive, racing in three different series: But not Montoya.
How old is Juan Montoya?
45 years (September 20, 1975)
Where is Montoya now?
For the first time since 2017, Juan Pablo Montoya is back in an Indy car and back at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to race in the Indy 500. Montoya’s first win in the Indy 500 came in 2000, which was also his rookie season in the 500. Montoya will be racing this month for Arrow McLaren SP.
What does Montoya mean?
hills and valleys