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Factory-backed is a term commonly used in motor sports to describe a racing team with support from a manufacturer. This support includes financial aid. Motor sports is an expensive pastime, and some amount of factory support is often necessary for success. Full factory backing is often seen in the top levels of competition.

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  • Nico Rosberg 2015 Malaysia FP3

    Mercedes AMG Petronas are a successful factory team in Formula One.

  • Citroën C4 WRC at the 2006 Paris Motor Show 03

    The Citroën World Rally Team have won 8 Constructors' championships.

  • Andrea DOVIZIOSO - Ducati Team - MotoGP 2014 - Le Mans (14217890902)

    In the 2015 MotoGP season, the Ducati factory team used the 2015 version of their bike, while customer teams Avintia and Pramac both used the 2014 version.

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