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Security report for formula1.com

Formula 1® · Transportation · N/a

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

Formula 1's official website serves as the primary digital platform for global fans and stakeholders of the Formula 1 racing series. It offers comprehensive content including news, race schedules, results, driver and team profiles, video highlights, and ticketing services. The site also supports subscription-based streaming via F1 TV, enhancing fan engagement with live and on-demand content. The platform is well-positioned as the authoritative source for Formula 1 information and entertainment, leveraging strong branding and partnerships with official entities such as the FIA. Technically, the website employs a modern technology stack including React with Next.js for server-side rendering, Brightcove for video delivery, and Cloudinary for media management. It integrates various analytics and monitoring tools such as Google Analytics and New Relic, and implements a consent management platform to comply with privacy regulations. The site is optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, providing a seamless user experience across devices. From a security perspective, the website enforces HTTPS, utilizes robust security headers, and manages user consent effectively. However, there is no publicly available security policy or incident response contact information, and no vulnerability disclosure program is evident. The WHOIS data for the domain is unavailable, likely due to privacy or registry restrictions, but the website's official nature and consistent branding mitigate concerns about legitimacy. Overall, the website demonstrates a high level of professionalism, security, and compliance suitable for a major international sports brand. Strategic recommendations include publishing explicit security policies, establishing a vulnerability disclosure channel, and enhancing transparency around incident response to further strengthen trust and security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…
  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google Ads

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
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  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
72
Security headers
75
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
75

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
179,636
Employees
0
Customers
179,580
Third parties
56
Weak passwords
12%

147 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Formula 1 operates as a leading global sports entertainment brand specializing in motorsport racing. Its business model revolves around content creation, media rights, merchandising, ticket sales, and subscription streaming services. The website reflects a mature digital ecosystem targeting motorsport fans worldwide, offering extensive editorial content, live race data, and commercial services. Partnerships with the FIA and official merchandise and ticketing platforms indicate a well-integrated ecosystem. The brand's market position is strong, leveraging exclusive rights and a loyal fan base. Growth indicators include expansion of digital offerings such as F1 TV and experiential services. The company maintains a consistent and authoritative online presence, supporting its revenue streams and fan engagement strategies.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and GDPR-compliant consent management. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response information, and vulnerability disclosure program represents gaps in transparency and readiness. The use of multiple third-party scripts and analytics tools necessitates ongoing monitoring to mitigate supply chain risks. Overall, the site aligns with best practices for a high-profile media platform but would benefit from enhanced security governance disclosures and formalized incident management channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a detailed security policy and incident response plan accessible to users and partners.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program, including a security.txt file.
  3. Enhance contact information availability specifically for security and abuse reporting.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to minimize supply chain risks.
  5. Maintain transparency around data protection officer contact details and data retention policies.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Formula 1®
Description
Enter the world of Formula 1. Your go-to source for the latest F1 news, video highlights, GP results, live timing, in-depth analysis and expert commentary.
Key services
Latest F1 news and articles, Video highlights and live timing, Race schedules and results, Driver and team information, Ticket sales and hospitality, Merchandise store, Subscription-based streaming service (F1 TV)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React (Next.js), Brightcove video platform, Cloudinary for media delivery, Google Tag Manager, New Relic monitoring, Consent Management Platform (CMP), jQuery (slim), SignalR (livetiming), Various JavaScript SDKs
Frameworks
Next.js, React
Platforms
Web, Mobile (via responsive design and app integration)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Consent management for GDPR compliance

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, New Relic, Brightcove Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Brightcove Analytics, New Relic, AudioBoom, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube
Marketing tools
Consent Management Platform
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Official Formula 1 website with comprehensive content and services.
  2. Strong branding and consistent user experience.
  3. Use of modern web technologies and analytics.
  4. Good privacy and cookie policy implementation with consent management.
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers publicly listed.
  6. WHOIS data unavailable, possibly due to privacy or registry policies.
  7. No security or incident response contact information found.
  8. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt present.
  9. No adult or questionable content detected.
  10. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React/Next.js framework, enabling server-side rendering and optimized performance. It integrates Brightcove for video streaming and Cloudinary for image delivery, ensuring efficient media management. Google Tag Manager and New Relic provide analytics and monitoring capabilities. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. Meta tags and Open Graph data are well implemented for SEO and social sharing. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary content management solution. The technical infrastructure supports a fast, reliable, and engaging user experience, suitable for a global audience and high traffic volumes.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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