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Rule Changes and Competitive Balance in Formula One Motor Racing
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Abstract This paper provides an economic explanation of the frequent rule changes in the Formula One (F1) motor racing series. In a two-stage model, the FIA (as the organizer of the F1) first decides whether to change the rules or not, and then the racing teams compete in a contest. It turns out that a rule ... view more
This paper provides an economic explanation of the frequent rule changes in the Formula One (F1) motor racing series. In a two-stage model, the FIA (as the organizer of the F1) first decides whether to change the rules or not, and then the racing teams compete in a contest. It turns out that a rule change reduces the teamsâ ™ performances, but also improves competitive balance between the teams. The rule change is implemented, if the FIAâ ™s revenue gain from the latter effect overcompensates the FIAâ ™s
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Document language
English
Publication Year
2009
Page/Pages
p. 3003-3014
Journal
Applied Economics, 41 (2009) 23
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/00036840701349182
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed
Licence
PEER Licence Agreement (applicable only to documents from PEER project)