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In Simple Terms

When the green lights turn on at the start of the race, all drivers who can move safely leave the grid and start the formation lap, with the pole position driver in front. Once all the cars have passed the end of the pit lane, the pit exit opens so any drivers starting from the pit lane can join the formation lap in the correct order.

• Green lights signal the official start of the formation lap
• Pole position driver leads the formation lap
• All cars should leave the grid and participate in the formation lap if able to do so
• Pit lane starters join after the pit exit opens, maintaining their designated order