$5.5M Formula 1 privacy class action settlement

Formula 1 agreed to a $5.5 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims it violated federal law by sharing subscriber information without consent.

The settlement benefits consumers who had a Formula 1 account and accessed Formula 1 digital properties in the United States to watch a prerecorded video between May 1, 2022, and June 24, 2025.

According to the class action lawsuit, Formula 1 violated the federal Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) by sharing information about its subscribers with third parties without their consent. This information allegedly identified consumers as having watched specific videos on Formula 1’s website.

Formula 1, a racing company that hosts worldwide events, has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $5.5 million settlement to resolve the VPPA class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the Formula 1 data privacy settlement, class members can receive an equal share of the net settlement fund.

According to the settlement website, each claimant is estimated to receive $17. However, actual payments may be lower or higher depending on the number of claims filed.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Sept. 22, 2025.

The final approval hearing for the Formula 1 settlement is scheduled for Oct. 30, 2025.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Sept. 22, 2025.

Who’s Eligible

The settlement benefits individuals who had a Formula 1 account and accessed any Formula 1 digital properties in the United States and watched a prerecorded video between May 1, 2022, and June 24, 2025.

Potential Award

Up to $17 cash payment

Proof of Purchase

N/A

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

09/22/2025

Case Name

Gutierrez, et al. v. Formula One Digital Media Ltd., Case No. 2025LA00000329, in the in the Circuit Court for the 19th Judicial District, Lake County, Illinois

Final Hearing

10/30/2025

Settlement Website

Formula1USVPPASettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Formula 1 VPPA Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 4830
Portland, OR 97208-4830
[email protected]
888-854-7166

Class Counsel

Yitzchak Kopel
BURSOR & FISHER P.A.

Eugene Y. Turin
Jordan R. Frysinger
MCGUIRE LAW P.C.

Defense Counsel

Kathy J. Huang
Rachel E. K. Lowe
ALSTON & BIRD LLP