starting grid

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

The starting grid for Sunday's Mexico Grand Prix following the final qualifying sessions on Saturday:

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

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But her place on Drag Race UK's starting grid is getting attention at home.

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It was the same order as the starting grid, reflecting Monaco’s reputation as the hardest track to overtake in F1.

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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.

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