pit lane

collocation in English

meaningsofpitandlane

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pit
noun[C]
uk
/pɪt/us
/pɪt/
a large hole in the ground, or a slightly low area in ...
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lane
noun[C]
uk
/leɪn/us
/leɪn/
a narrow road in the countryside or in ...
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(Definition ofpitandlanefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofpit lane

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However, as he applied thepitlanespeed limiter, he felt power return, and was waved through by his team.
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A tunnel under the track connected the grandstand and thepitlane.
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When the caution comes out, thepitlaneis immediately closed.
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At the same time, thepitlaneentrance was enhanced to improve safety.
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The less time spent in thepitlane, the less the shield will regenerate.
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Thepitlanewas widened, and lengthened to the north by about 400 feet.
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After the race, there was a bizarre incident in thepitlane.
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Unusually, thepitlanewas located halfway round the lap.
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After all the cars were behind the safety car, thepitlanewas opened and nearly all the drivers pitted.
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Barrichello was penalised by the race stewards, having exited thepitlanewhile the red lights were illuminated.
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Running to thepitlane, he was able to start in a spare car.
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He quickly moved up the field in the race until apitlaneincident damaged the car.
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There were seven main grandstands located along thepitlane.
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Thepitlanewas located on the outside of the course on the opposite side of the oval from the start finish line.
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Shields are regenerated in apitlanethat is set apart from the main course.
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The pit stop window is open and cars were stationary at the end of thepitlanewith red light.
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He qualified 15th, but during the race was subjected to apitlaneride through penalty for jumping the start.
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Then, on lap 51, he was shown a black flag (disqualified) for thepitlaneinfringement.
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Teams also employed the use of spotters to warn drivers (both racing and exiting the pits) of any cars in thepitlane.
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The drivers are behind the wheel already, but the co-drivers are equipped with flags approximately 250m from their cars on the entrance topitlane.
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