Je rozpočet významným determinantem úspěšnosti ve Formuli 1? Zkoumání vztahu výše a složení rozpočtu s umístěním v šampionátu v letech 2010 až 2020

The goal of this thesis is to analyze the impact of budget strategy on the success of Formula 1 constructors in the WCC Constructors' Championship. This thesis analyzes the standings and financial data from a total of eleven consecutive periods from 2010 to 2020. This is the period before the introduction of the budget ceiling. This is a natural experiment. This thesis demonstrates the positive influence of the budget strategy on the placement in the WCC championship, the number of points obtained and the frequency of placements on the podium. The motivation of constructors to achieve the best possible standing is explained by the success-related returns, both direct and indirect. The cost-benefit analysis method was used for the analysis, and the ordinary least squares models were created. The work serves as indicators of the success of placement in the WCC Championship, the number of points earned, the frequency of placements on the podium and the number of unfinished races. The results of the econometric models show a significant impact of the budget strategy on all selected variables except the number of unfinished races. The results suggest that proper budget segmentation leads to better placement of constructors in Formula 1. The most optimal way to increase success is to invest in research and development.