[Spud]

Nostatic, I think you are confusing club red flag rules with F1 red flag rules, here is the definition of the red flag for F1:

"This should be shown waved only on instruction from the Clerk of the Course when it becomes necessary to stop a practice session or the race. All drivers are required to slow down immediately and proceed to the pit lane (or the place foreseen by the regulations of the Event), and must be prepared to stop if necessary. Overtaking is not permitted."