Grand Prix starting area (4)

I believe the answer is:

grid

(Other definitions for grid that I've seen before include "Crossword pattern" , "Map reference system" , "Grating of parallel bars" , "Rectangular framework" , "puzzle diagram" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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