starting grid

British

noun

motor racing a marked section of the track at the start where the cars line up according to their times in practice, the fastest occupying the front position

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Albon hasn't hasn't scored any points in the first three races of the season and didn't even make the starting grid at the Chinese Grand Prix.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

In 2024, he became the first Super Bowl in-game DJ, and that May, he was the first-ever starting grid DJ at a Formula 1 race during Miami’s grand prix.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

Australia's Piastri, the championship leader, settled for sixth place on the starting grid.

From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025

Graham Rahal also showed a little speed after he was fortunate to survive bump day Sunday and claim the final spot on the starting grid.

From Seattle Times • May 20, 2024

That heroic effort by Ferrari will be punished with a 10-place penalty for Sainz on Saturday night’s starting grid.

From Washington Times • Nov. 18, 2023

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