‘When things are moving fast, people make mistakes — and those mistakes cost’: Formula 1 fans are doing everything they can to watch motorsport, but it might cost them more than they'd expect
Formula 1 fans are increasingly vulnerable to scams as they seek ways to watch the sport. The Bitdefender Fan Threat Index reveals that cybercriminals are exploiting the emotional investment of fans, leading to significant financial losses. As the sport grows in popularity, the risks associated with cheap streaming services and counterfeit merchandise also rise.
- ▪Formula 1 has over 827 million passionate fans worldwide as of 2025.
- ▪Cybercrime related to scams is responsible for about $1 trillion in losses globally.
- ▪The Bitdefender Fan Threat Index highlights evolving scams targeting Formula 1 fans.
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Pro Security ‘When things are moving fast, people make mistakes — and those mistakes cost’: Formula 1 fans are doing everything they can to watch motorsport, but it might cost them more than they'd expect Features By Benedict Collins published 26 May 2026 The Bitdefender Fan Threat Index lays bare the problems facing Formula 1 fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future / Benedict Collins) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Formula 1 is one of the most popular sports in the world today, boasting over 827 million highly passionate fans…
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