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In motorsport, a satellite team is a team related to a larger, better-funded team (which may be referred to the factory team), which may involve ownership, technical support, and staff sharing, including drivers.
Definition
If the larger team is factory-backed (i.e. supported by a manufacturer), then the satellite team is termed a semi-works team.
In MotoGP, factory teams are given the most up-to-date motorcycles and parts, while satellite teams may use the previous season's motorcycle and are given equipment updates only after the factory team has had them.
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References
- Renault could quit F1 over "Satellite teams". Pitpass. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- Di MotoGP Ada Tim Satelit dan Pabrikan, Apa Sih Maksudnya dan Siapa Saja? Grid Oto. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- Team Penske, Wood Brothers Form Alliance. Team Penske official site. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- "Leavine to get upgraded Gibbs, TRD support in 2020". RACER. 25 September 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
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