# Formation Lap (Warm-Up Lap)

> Formation Lap (Warm-Up Lap) — motorsport glossary term on TRAACKS.

## Definition

The lap driven before the start of a race where cars follow the pole-sitter around the circuit to warm up tires and brakes. Cars must maintain their grid positions and are not allowed to overtake during this lap unless a car ahead has a problem.

- **Category**: Racing
- **TRAACKS page**: [https://traacks.club/glossary/formation-lap](https://traacks.club/glossary/formation-lap)

## Related Terms

- [Grid (Starting Grid)](https://traacks.club/glossary/grid)
- [Pole Position](https://traacks.club/glossary/pole-position)
- [Standing Start](https://traacks.club/glossary/standing-start)

## Links

- [Full glossary](https://traacks.club/glossary)
- [TRAACKS llms.txt](https://traacks.club/llms.txt)