If you see your number and a black and white diagonal flag with 'time penalty', what should you do?

When you see your number displayed alongside a black and white diagonal flag with 'time penalty,' it indicates that you have been issued a time penalty, but not immediate instructions to stop racing. The black and white diagonal flag signifies that a driver has received a penalty that will affect their overall time but does not require them to cease racing immediately.

Instead, the appropriate course of action is to continue racing while being mindful that you will need to serve this penalty at some point. This typically means that you will have to enter the pit lane within a specified time frame to complete a certain number of laps when required. Maintaining your current pace ensures that you stay competitive while adhering to the rules regarding penalties.

The other options suggest either an immediate stop or making an unscheduled pit stop, which is not necessary at this moment. The correct approach is to keep racing, while preparing to address the penalty according to the regulations established by the governing body once you have the opportunity.