FORMULA 1®

FORMULA 1®

@f1

In 2026 It's All To Drive For 🤩 UP NEXT: 🇦🇹 Austria! June 26-28

SPORTS_LEAGUE Business https://f1.com/OOTM_May26

43.1M

Followers

110

Following

33.2K

Posts

0.45%

Engagement Rate

↑ +2.0% over 73d Mega tier Updated Jun 19, 2026

Account Overview

Profile summary and post performance

This account ranks 145 out of 1620 tracked creators and holds a follower count 59.8 times larger than the median creator. It is a verified sports league account with over thirty thousand posts that establishes it as a mega tier profile. The engagement rate of 0.45 percent falls below the 0.93 percent median for this group. The following report provides a detailed breakdown of audience interaction and content performance.

Account Info

Account Size Mega
Followers 43,055,676
Following 110
Posts 33,198
Verified Yes
Business Account Yes
Category SPORTS_LEAGUE

Post Performance

Posts Analyzed 12
Avg Likes per Post 192,254
Avg Comments per Post 422
Videos 8
Photos 4
Engagement Rate 0.45%

Follower Growth Over Time

How @f1's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.

+855.8K

Net Change

+2.0%

% Change

+11.7K

Avg / Day

73

Days Tracked

15

Data Points

Tracked between May 5, 2026 (42,464,430 followers) and Jul 17, 2026 (43,320,260 followers).

The account gained 591.2K followers over 52 days. The steady upward trend reached a total of 43.1M followers.

What the trajectory means

The account gained 591.2K followers over the tracked period. This upward trajectory makes the profile worth getting in on early as it builds momentum. A daily growth rate of 11.4K allows for steady campaign planning based on consistent expansion.

Engagement Analysis

Based on 12 recent posts

Platform Context

The @f1 account ranks 515 of 774 for its engagement rate because it sits below the tracked median. This lower percentage means the audience interacts less frequently than average compared to other creators in the database. The performance indicates a lower level of active participation from followers relative to typical accounts.

The engagement rate of 0.45% falls below the median of 0.93%, ranking 515 out of 774 and indicating an audience that reacts less than usual. While the account generates high volume, the interaction depth is shallow compared to peer benchmarks. High like counts on photos versus lower figures for videos suggest this audience rewards static imagery over moving content. This preference reveals a preference for visual consumption rather than active video viewing. The reach from viral hits is inconsistent and lacks reliability. Only 16.7% of recent posts cleared double the account average, while zero posts reached five times the average. These numbers prove that most content reaches a stable base without breaking into broader discovery. Most followers treat the feed as a passive gallery rather than a conversational hub. This is a tap-and-scroll audience.

192.3K

Avg Likes/Post

422

Avg Comments/Post

2.3M

Total Likes

5.1K

Total Comments

Engagement Rate

Compared to Mega tier benchmarks

Below Average for Mega

0.45%

(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post

Video vs Photo Engagement

146.3K

Avg Likes on Videos (8)

284.2K

Avg Likes on Photos (4)

Per-Post Engagement Trend

Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @f1's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.

Each data point is one post. Spikes indicate viral hits; flat stretches indicate steady content with consistent reach.

Best-Performing Post, Decomposed

What @f1's single biggest post had going for it — the patterns worth replicating.

Top post by @f1

542,227 likes · 924 comments

2.8× @f1's average post · 2.7× the median post.

"IT'S RACE WEEK AGAIN 😍 Austria, we're on our way! 🇦🇹 #F1 #Formula1 #AustrianGP"

80 characters

Photo

Format

Monday

Day Posted

9:00 UTC

Hour Posted

Hashtags: #f1 #formula1 #austriangp

Content Analysis

Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts

The standout post achieved 542.2K likes and over doubled the median performance of other posts on this account. This peak reached a high like-to-comment ratio to drive broad engagement during race week periods. Long captions exceeding one hundred characters generate the highest average engagement while medium length copy performs poorly. This suggests the audience prefers detailed storytelling or context over brief updates. Use the recurring hashtags #f1, #formula1, #austriangp, and #kitkatf1 to signal specific topics to the algorithm. The posting cadence is high at roughly 17 posts per week. This volume strategy maintains constant visibility for a large follower base rather than relying on occasional viral hits. Follower count sits at 43.1 million.

Top Hashtags

#f1 (12) #formula1 (12) #austriangp (12) #kitkatf1 (1)

Top Keywords

austriangp (12) austria (3) again (2) kimi (2) race (1) week (1) isack (1) hang (1) redbullracing (1) skimming (1) kerb (1) through (1) penultimate (1) corner (1) need (1) know (1) lines (1) important (1) quali (1) session (1) today (1) keep (1) slide (1) world (1) champ (1) well (1) earned (1) break (1) antonelli (1) father (1)

Caption Analysis

Avg Caption Length 96 chars
Posting Frequency 16.7 posts/week

Content Mix

8

Videos / Reels

4

Photos

Top Performing Posts

Post thumbnail

IT'S RACE WEEK AGAIN 😍 Austria, we're on our way! 🇦🇹 #F1 #Formula1 #AustrianGP

542.2K likes 924 comments
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Kimi's on top again! ☝️ It's the championship leader ahead of both McLarens at the end of FP2 👀 #F1 #Formula1 #Austri…

401.4K likes 1.3K comments
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More macarena wings! 🗣️ It’s everyone’s favourite 2026 innovation ↕️ #F1 #Formula1 #AustrianGP

259.6K likes 480 comments 2.3M views Video
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Post thumbnail

Max was not happy with George… stop us if you think you’ve heard this one before 🤔 #F1 #Formula1 #AustrianGP

232.1K likes 804 comments 1.5M views Video
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A well-earned break for Kimi Antonelli and his father on a sweltering day of practice in Austria! 🥵 #F1 #Formula1 #Aus…

216.1K likes 289 comments 2.2M views Video
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Bungee jumping is a no but skydiving is a yes from Lewis 😅 #F1 #Formula1 #AustrianGP @scuderiaferrari

199.8K likes 254 comments 1.6M views Video
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Post thumbnail

The past and present of notable Austrian names in Formula 1 🇦🇹 #F1 #Formula1 #AustrianGP

167.1K likes 205 comments
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Post thumbnail

Lighting up a warm FP1 ✨ #F1 #Formula1 #AustrianGP

111.1K likes 207 comments 435.8K views Video
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Big slide for the world champ 💨 #F1 #Formula1 #AustrianGP

105.1K likes 469 comments 753.5K views Video
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Top Posts

Highest-liked recent posts from @f1

# Caption Likes Comments Link
1
IT'S RACE WEEK AGAIN 😍 Austria, we're on our way! 🇦🇹 #F1 #Formula1 #AustrianGP
542.2K 924 view
2
Kimi's on top again! ☝️ It's the championship leader ahead of both McLarens at…
401.4K 1.3K view
3
More macarena wings! 🗣️ It’s everyone’s favourite 2026 innovation ↕️ #F1 #For…
259.6K 480 view
4
Max was not happy with George… stop us if you think you’ve heard this one befor…
232.1K 804 view
5
A well-earned break for Kimi Antonelli and his father on a sweltering day of pr…
216.1K 289 view
6
Bungee jumping is a no but skydiving is a yes from Lewis 😅 #F1 #Formula1 #Aust…
199.8K 254 view
7
The past and present of notable Austrian names in Formula 1 🇦🇹 #F1 #Formula1 #…
167.1K 205 view
8
Lighting up a warm FP1 ✨ #F1 #Formula1 #AustrianGP
111.1K 207 view
9
Big slide for the world champ 💨 #F1 #Formula1 #AustrianGP
105.1K 469 view

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

When @f1 posts on Instagram

This creator maintains a steady grind with a high volume of content. They post roughly 17 times per week which dwarfs the median rate of 1.1 posts. This high output places them at rank 145 out of 1620 for frequency among their peers. The consistency score of 0 indicates an erratic rhythm rather than a predictable schedule. Long gaps between posts are common despite the high volume, and they rarely maintain a streak beyond two days. Fresh content lands most often on Friday and Saturday with the busiest upload window at 09:00 UTC. Marketers should expect a constant flow of material but cannot rely on specific day-of-week patterns for planning. Because the cadence is unpredictable despite the quantity, a campaign should focus on immediate engagement when posts appear rather than pre-planned dates. The high volume provides numerous touchpoints for a brand to integrate. You can capitalize on the sheer amount of content available even if the timing feels sporadic.

16.7

Posts / week

11.0h

Avg gap between posts

Friday, Saturday, Monday

Peak posting days

9:00, 17:00, 18:00 UTC

Peak posting hours

Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)

Night (10pm-5am) Morning Afternoon Evening Peak hour

How often @f1 publishes at each hour of the day, across 12 timestamped posts. Bar height = number of posts. Hover any bar for the exact count.

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Hour of day (UTC) — 0 is midnight, 12 is noon

Reading this chart: Taller bars are hours when @f1 publishes more often. Their busiest hours are 9:00, 17:00, 18:00 UTC — highlighted with bold pink bars. Times are in UTC; subtract 5h for US Eastern, 8h for US Pacific, or add 1h for UK BST. Empty hours don't necessarily mean a bad time to post; they're simply hours @f1 hasn't been active in our tracked sample.

This account posts 16.7 times a week with the most activity on Friday and Saturday. The busiest hour is 09:00 UTC.

Most Common Words

Frequent caption words across @f1's recent posts (excludes stopwords)

austriangp (12) austria (3) again (2) kimi (2) race (1) week (1) isack (1) hang (1) redbullracing (1) skimming (1) kerb (1) through (1) penultimate (1) corner (1) need (1) know (1) lines (1) important (1) quali (1) session (1) today (1) keep (1) slide (1) world (1) champ (1) well (1) earned (1) break (1) antonelli (1) father (1)

Best Day of the Week to Post

@f1's engagement broken down by day of the week

Day Posts Avg Engagement Total Engagement
Monday 1 543,151 543,151
Friday 9 193,666 1,742,991
Saturday 2 12,982 25,964

Posting Consistency & Streaks

How steadily @f1 maintains output

2

Longest streak (days)

0/100

Consistency score

Inverse of posting-gap variance

59.8%

Active days

Posted at least once

11.0h

Avg gap

Between posts

Caption Length & Performance

How @f1's caption length correlates with engagement

100.0%

Posts with Caption

96

Avg Caption Chars

96

Median Chars

161

Longest Caption

Caption Length Posts Avg Engagement
Medium (40-100) 7 176.3K
Long (100+) 5 215.6K

The audience rewards long captions with over 100 characters because they earn the highest average engagement. Medium captions perform the worst for this account.

Who This Audience Is

What @f1's reach and engagement mean for a brand.

The follower count places this account in the top tier of scale for the platform. This volume is nearly sixty times larger than the typical tracked creator. The verified status and sports league classification confirm a broad reach across a mainstream sporting demographic. Engagement rates fall below the median, which indicates that brand messages land softer compared to smaller niche accounts. This discrepancy suggests a passive audience where content consumption happens at scale without high levels of active interaction. While the total reach is extensive, the low engagement rate means the impact per impression is lower than average for this platform. The data points toward an audience that consumes content as part of a general interest in global sports rather than a specific community. This profile fits best within major sports sponsorships and large scale international events.

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Estimated Earnings

Revenue estimates based on follower count and engagement

The primary revenue stream for @f1 is brand partnerships and media rights. A sponsored post carries a market value between $215.3K and $516.7K based on the follower count. This creator ranks near the top of the platform, commanding a premium price from advertisers seeking high reach. However, the engagement rate of 0.45% sits well below the 0.93% median. While the sheer scale justifies the high pricing tier, the low interaction relative to peers means the upper end of the estimate is harder to justify for standard posts. Brands must weigh the large reach against the lower active participation compared to more engaged accounts. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.

Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)

Based on 43.1M followers (Mega)

$215,278 – $516,668

Industry rate for mega Instagram creators

Disclaimer: These are rough estimates based on publicly available industry benchmarks. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, brand deals, and individual negotiation. Instagram sponsored post rates fluctuate and are not guaranteed.

Key Insights & Takeaways

Key Takeaways

Reach. Ranking in the top 10% of creators with a following 59 times the median establishes an authoritative presence. Engagement. The engagement rate falls below the median, suggesting the content fails to spark active interaction relative to its size. Hit-rate. Only 16.7% of posts outperform the average by double, indicating a lack of frequent high-performing spikes. Trajectory. A steady climb in followers over the last period confirms a consistent upward growth trend.

Strengths

  • + Verified account with 43.1M followers
  • + Active cadence of about 16.7 posts a week
  • + Above the 10K threshold where sponsorship deals become viable

Opportunities

  • ~ 0.45% engagement rate trails the 0.93% median, the clearest area to improve
  • ~ Only 16.7% of recent posts clear 2x the account average, a low hit-rate

Summary

This analysis of @f1 reveals a mega Instagram presence with 43,055,676 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 0.45%, averaging 192.3K likes per post across 12 analyzed posts. The account holds verified status.

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Frequently Asked Questions About @f1

How many followers does @f1 have on Instagram?

@f1 has 43,055,676 followers on Instagram, placing them in the mega creator tier.

What is @f1's Instagram engagement rate?

@f1 has an engagement rate of 0.45% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 192.3K likes per post.

How much does @f1 earn on Instagram?

Based on industry benchmarks, @f1's estimated sponsorship value is $215,278 - $516,668 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.

How many posts has @f1 published on Instagram?

@f1 has published 33,198 posts on Instagram.

What is @f1's most-liked recent post?

Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 542,227 likes and 924 comments.

How often does @f1 post on Instagram?

@f1 posts approximately 16.7 times per week, with an average gap of 11.0 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Friday, Saturday, Monday.

How does @f1 compare to other Instagram creators?

@f1 sits in the Mega creator tier alongside accounts like @premierleague, @aliaabhatt, @roses_are_rosie.

Is @f1 verified on Instagram?

Yes, @f1 is a verified Instagram account.

About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @f1's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.

Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Analysis date: Jun 19, 2026