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Max Verstappen ‘targeted’ in shock FIA data ‘hack’
The personal details of F1 champion Max Verstappen were temporarily exposed due to a security breach in the FIA’s driver database. Hackers claimed to have found a vulnerability before the Mexican Grand Prix. They publicly disclosed how they accessed Verstappen’s sensitive information but did not download it. The trio reported the flaw to the FIA, which took immediate steps to secure data and informed the drivers affected by the breach. The FIA reassured stakeholders of their commitment to cyber security and stated that no other platforms were affected by this incident, emphasizing their data protection efforts across all digital initiatives.
In response to the alleged data breach, the FIA confirmed a cyber incident on their Driver Categorisation website and reported it to data protection authorities. They invest significantly in cyber security measures, implementing a security-by-design approach in all digital projects to protect stakeholders. As the governing body for F1 and various motorsport series, the FIA manages private data of thousands of competitors in multiple racing disciplines. The incident underscores the importance of robust data protection practices in safeguarding sensitive information within the motorsport industry.
