Collection area

A collection area in motorsport refers to a designated space where specific items are gathered or stored during racing events.

These areas serve various purposes depending on the racing discipline. At many circuits, collection areas are set up for debris management, where marshals safely gather car parts, tire rubber, and other materials that end up on or near the track following incidents or normal racing wear.

Collection areas may also refer to waste management zones in the paddock or pit lane where teams dispose of used materials like oil filters or cleaning rags. In some contexts, the term might informally describe the Parc Fermé, where race cars are collected after qualifying or races for technical inspection.