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In motorsport , a privateer is usually an entrant into a racing event that is not directly supported by an automobile or motorcycle manufacturer. Privateers teams are often found competing in rally , circuit racing and motorcycle racing events and often include competitors who build and maintain their own vehicles and motorcycles . In previous Formula One seasons, privately owned teams would race using the chassis of another team or constructor in preference to building their own car; the Concorde Agreement now prohibits this practice. Increasingly, the term is being used in an Formula One context to refer to teams, such as Williams and McLaren , that are not at least part-owned by large corporations . Many privateer entrants compete for the enjoyment of the sport, and are not paid to be racing drivers .

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• Factory-backed

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