Manufacturer

A Manufacturer in motorsport is a company that produces vehicles, engines, or major components used in racing competitions.

Manufacturers range from global automotive brands like Mercedes, Ferrari, and Toyota to specialized racing companies. They may field their own teams (known as "works" or "factory" teams), supply engines to multiple teams, or provide specific components like chassis or electronics.

Manufacturer involvement serves multiple purposes: showcasing technology, testing innovations that may later appear in road cars, and building brand prestige through competition. In some racing series, manufacturers compete with modified versions of their production cars, while in others like Formula 1, they develop purpose-built racing machines.