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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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

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

From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025

The All-Star race at North Wilkesboro is May 21, hours after the top 12 cars on the starting grid is set in Indianapolis.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 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

So will the new F1 Academy lead to a female driver lining up against Sir Lewis on the starting grid in the near future?

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2023

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