F1 Graphic Sizing Guide for Social Platforms

Why Size Choices Make or Break F1 Posts

A strong F1 visual can still underperform if it is exported at the wrong size. Cropped text, unreadable lineups, and compressed logos are common issues that reduce trust and shareability.

This guide covers practical sizing choices for race-weekend graphics and explains how to keep content legible across platforms.

Recommended Canvas Sizes

Instagram Feed

• Preferred: 1080 x 1350 (4:5 portrait)
• Safe for breaking cards, lineup cards, and quick recap graphics
• Better vertical real estate than square posts

Instagram Story

• Preferred: 1080 x 1920 (9:16)
• Keep key text inside a center safe zone so stickers/UI do not block it

X (Twitter) Feed

• Practical default: 1600 x 900 (16:9) or 1200 x 675
• Use larger headings than you think you need; mobile compression is aggressive

Discord and Community Posts

• Flexible: 1080 x 1080 or 1600 x 900
• Prioritize readability in dark mode backgrounds

Typography Rules for Motorsport Graphics

Even perfect dimensions fail if text hierarchy is weak.

• Use one dominant headline and one supporting line
• Avoid more than 2-3 font sizes per card
• Keep numeric data in aligned columns when possible
• Use strong contrast between text and team-color backgrounds

For starting grid visuals, prioritizing name legibility over decorative effects usually increases saves and reposts.

Team Colors and Contrast

F1 team palettes are useful for identity, but some colors need contrast handling.

• Bright reds and oranges can bloom against white text
• Light team tones may require dark overlays for readability
• Never rely on color alone to communicate rank or status

A simple test: zoom your exported image out to about 25 percent. If driver names are hard to read, most mobile users will skip it.

Export Settings That Hold Up

PNG vs JPG

• Use PNG for crisp logos and text-heavy cards
• Use JPG only when file size must be reduced and detail loss is acceptable

Pixel Density and Compression

• Export at full intended resolution (avoid upscaling after export)
• Review edges of logos and driver names for blur artifacts
• Re-export if platform compression softens thin text

A Layout Pattern That Works for Most F1 Cards

Use this visual hierarchy:

1. Event label or context (small)
2. Main headline (largest)
3. Supporting information (driver/team/session)
4. Brand or source mark (small, consistent position)

If everything is loud, nothing is clear. Reserve visual intensity for one focal element.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Too many logos competing for attention
• Tiny subheadings on busy photo backgrounds
• Long captions embedded in image text
• Inconsistent spacing between repeated race-weekend posts
• Missing checks for mobile crop behavior

A Quick QA Checklist Before Posting

• Correct platform dimensions used
• Names and team labels checked for spelling
• Contrast verified in dark and bright environments
• No important text near edge and crop zones
• Export quality checked at 100 percent zoom

Final Takeaway

Sizing is not just technical formatting. It is part of editorial quality. If your audience can read your graphics instantly and trust that each card is consistent, your posts feel more authoritative and are more likely to be revisited and shared.

Sources

• Instagram Help Center
• X Media Guidelines