Works Team

A Works Team is a racing team that is either directly owned by a vehicle manufacturer or receives significant financial and technical support from one.

These factory-backed teams typically enjoy privileged access to the latest technology, engineering expertise, and resources from their parent manufacturers. Unlike privateer or customer teams that purchase engines or components, works teams often develop and build their own chassis and sometimes engines.

Famous examples include Scuderia Ferrari and Mercedes-AMG in Formula 1, both of which design and manufacture their own cars and engines. Toyota Gazoo Racing in the World Rally Championship and Ducati Lenovo Team in MotoGP are other prominent works teams representing their manufacturers on the global stage.