Cars Return to Grid After Reconnaissance Laps

In Simple Terms

After the warm-up laps before the race start, all cars that will start from the grid must return and line up in their correct starting positions with engines off. Meanwhile, any cars that have to start from the pit lane must head there instead.

• Grid-starting cars must return to the grid in their assigned starting order
• All engines must be switched off when cars are positioned on the grid
• Pit lane starters must proceed directly to the pit lane rather than the grid
• This happens after the reconnaissance laps and before the actual race start