chequered flag

noun

1. the black-and-white checked flag traditionally shown to the winner and all finishers at the end of a motor race by a senior race official

Example Sentences

Verstappen has won seven races this season to Norris' three but has not taken the chequered flag first since the Spanish Grand Prix in June.

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He has not taken the chequered flag first since then.

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Red Bull's Max Verstappen could finish only sixth, and Norris cut his championship lead by eight points to 62 with eight races to go, thanks to Norris grabbing the fastest lap before the chequered flag.

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You can also listen and download the Chequered Flag podcast , which previews and reviews every race of the season, and F1: Back at Base, a podcast which goes behind the scenes at Mercedes and Williams, via BBC Sounds.

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Given the pace demonstrated by the Ferraris in the first two days of running, they appear to be the most likely candidates to beat the triple world champion to the chequered flag.

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