Choosing a Formula One driver is a difficult task, which goes beyond the identification of ability and courage to drive cars. Drivers that do not fight for the first places in competitions normally gain little coverage because sports broadcasts favor the winners. The search for good drivers is especially important for smaller teams that are unable to pay high salaries. Hiring a good driver may represent significant earnings, allowing for a better team performance in the championship. This article proposes a methodology to evaluate these drivers in the F1 championship using the ELECTRE II decision support method. The main goal is to offer hiring options for the small/medium teams, allowing them to be more competitive in the following season. The analysis was made considering the pilots of the 2007 season.
ELECTRE II; Multicriteria; Formula 1
