chequered flag

Noun

Meaning

(motor racing) A black-and-white chequered flag which signifies the end of a race.

(motor racing) A victory in a race.

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Examples

At the Portuguese Grand Prix, took the chequered flag – and in doing so, he became the most successful driver in Formula 1 history in terms of race wins. Source: Internet

A BLUNDER with the waving of the chequered flag cost Daniel Ricciardo the fastest lap of the Canadian Grand Prix, but it did not affect the outcome as Sebastian Vettel claimed victory on Sunday. Source: Internet

As the great Brazilian took the Monaco chequered flag for his sixth time, he broke Graham Hill’s record for the most Monaco GP victories, set back in 1969. Source: Internet

Fortunate to keep his car out of the tyre wall, Foster rejoined and took the chequered flag in eighth spot, with a trip to the podium as third placed rookie. Source: Internet

Canadian Grand Prix cut short by chequered flag confusionThe Canadian Grand Prix was cut short by two laps due to a mistake with the chequered flag being show early by celebrity guest Winnie Harlow. Source: Internet

But McLean managed to fight back, taking the chequered flag 0.2 seconds ahead of Cowton, with Joey Thompson securing a comfortable third place. Source: Internet

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