Author: Shravani Kalage-0225015
Introduction:
Formula 1 (F1) is the pinnacle of motorsport, showcasing cutting-edge technology, driver skill, and team strategy. Among the most prominent teams are Red Bull Racing, Scuderia Ferrari, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, and McLaren Formula 1 racing. These teams compete globally, attracting millions of fans and influencing the evolution of automotive technology. This survey aims to gather opinions and perceptions regarding the performance, reputation, and overall appeal of these F1 teams from enthusiasts and spectators.
Objective: To examine how fans perceive and rate different Formula 1 racing teams based on their performance, popularity, and overall appeal.
Literature review:
Formula 1 and Motorsport Network (2025) state that fan engagement in Formula 1 has increased significantly due to digital media and interactive experiences, which strongly influence how fans perceive and rate teams.
Park, Ha, and Mahony (2014) state that fans’ attitudes and perceptions of teams directly impact their satisfaction and loyalty, highlighting the importance of measuring these perceptions for understanding audience behavior.
Data collection:
The study was conducted to compare the performance ratings of four Formula 1 teams: Red Bull Racing, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team, McLaren Formula 1 Team, and Scuderia Ferrari. A total of 161 responses were collected, with each team receiving approximately 40 ratings from participants. These ratings were aggregated to compute the total sum, average score, and variance for each team, representing how participants evaluated their performance or preference.
Data Analysis:
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SUMMARY |
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Groups |
Count |
Sum |
Average |
Variance |
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Red Bull Racing |
40 |
287 |
7.175 |
6.455769231 |
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Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team |
40 |
300 |
7.5 |
5.692307692 |
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McLaren Formula 1 Team |
41 |
305 |
7.4390 |
6.4524 |
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Scuderia Ferrari |
40 |
312 |
7.8 |
4.5231 |
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ANOVA |
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Source of Variation |
SS |
df |
MS |
F |
P-value |
F crit |
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Between Groups |
7.9014 |
3 |
2.6338 |
0.4553 |
0.7139 |
2.6622 |
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Within Groups |
908.2726 |
157 |
5.7852 |
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Total |
916.1739 |
160 |
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The collected ratings were analyzed using single-factor ANOVA to determine if there were statistically significant differences between the average ratings of the four teams. The average ratings were 7.175 for Red Bull Racing, 7.5 for Mercedes-AMG Petronas, 7.439 for McLaren, and 7.8 for Scuderia Ferrari. Variance ranged from 4.5231 to 6.4558. The ANOVA test produced an F-value of 0.4553, which is less than the critical F-value of 2.6622, and a P-value of 0.7139, which is greater than the typical significance level of 0.05. These results indicate that the differences between team ratings are not statistically significant.
Conclusion:
Based on the ANOVA results, there is no significant difference in the ratings of the four Formula 1 teams. Although Scuderia Ferrari received the highest average rating and Red Bull Racing the lowest, the variations are small relative to the variability within groups. This suggests that participants perceived the performances of the teams similarly, and no team can be conclusively ranked as the best based on these ratings.
Reference:
Formula 1 and Motorsport Network. (2025). Global F1 fan survey: Insights into modern fan engagement and behaviors.
Park, S.-H., Ha, J.-P., & Mahony, D. (2014). Development and validation of a measure of sport fans’ specific curiosity. Journal of Sport Management.