Is Formula 1 franchising?

Why do we often compare Formula 1 teams to NFL or NBA franchise clubs? Is it desirable that this system specific to American sport one day be applied to the premier discipline? Money question(s).

Published on 20/08/2024 à 13:00

Jean-Michel Desnoues

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Is Formula 1 franchising?

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What is a franchise system?

The franchise model in sports management involves the existence of a franchisor and several franchisees. The governing body that organizes and manages the sport may be called the franchiser. He controls all of the discipline's activities.

Franchising is highly developed in American sports such as the National Football League (NFL) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) where teams have ownership of the championship. In both cases, whoever becomes the owner of a team becomes the owner of a franchise.

The franchiser has the legal right to decide which teams

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