Innovation in Racing: A Qualitative Study of The Role of Motorsport Competitions as Catalysts of Technological Progress

The thesis examines how motor racing, conceived as staged competitions, catalyzes innovation and technology transfer in the automotive sector. Through a historical and comparative analysis (origins of motorsport, Formula 1, Formula E), it proposes a causal model balancing design freedom with cost sustainability, highlighting the drawbacks of open-ended experimentation, and the potential harm of over-standardization.