Pit Lane Closed

Pit Lane Closed is a racing condition where drivers are temporarily prohibited from entering the pit area for service or repairs.

This restriction is typically implemented for safety reasons, such as when there's an accident near the pit entrance, during safety car periods, or when there's an obstruction in the pit lane. Different racing series have specific rules about when the pit lane may be closed and how it's communicated to drivers, usually through flags, lights, or radio messages.

Entering a closed pit lane is a serious violation that results in penalties. For example, in Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton received a 10-second stop-and-go penalty at the 2020 Italian Grand Prix for entering the pit lane when it was closed following an incident on track.