The field is a reference to the full gridThe grid is a reference to the starting order of the race is typically determined by qualifying, however, with the... There's more... of cars, from pole
Pole (Pole Position) is the first grid box closest to the start line. The rest of the field lines up, in pairs behind... There's more... to the backmarkersBackmarker is the name given to the drivers at the rear of the field when they are about to be... There's more....
Consider it in the same way as football players take to the field.