F1 Font

Formula 1 uses a custom type family made for the sport, usually called F1 Regular, F1 Bold, F1 Wide and F1 Black. It is not sold or released for public download. The closest free options are wide, squared Google Fonts such as Saira, Michroma and Titillium Web.

About the F1 font

You see the F1 lettering on the broadcast graphics, the timing screens and the website. The logo itself shows the letters F and 1 with a red shape that suggests a car speeding away. The current logo was unveiled in November 2017, after Liberty Media took over the sport.

The type family looks sporty and squared, with wide letters for headlines and narrower weights for data. Sources list the styles Regular, Bold, Wide and Black, and some mention extra styles called Turbo and Torque. Who made the family is reported differently by different sources, so we are not naming one person.

F1 fonts and where to get them

The official F1 family

These fonts are custom and proprietary. Formula 1 has not released the files for the public, and the F1 name and logo are trademarks of Formula One Licensing BV. Files labeled “official F1 font” on download sites are fan remakes. They may be fine for a personal poster, but you cannot treat them as official.

Fan-made recreations

Some designers have rebuilt the look from scratch. These carry different names and different licenses, so read the license on each page before you use one for anything paid.

Using the look in your own projects

Racing graphics rely on contrast between huge headings and tiny data. Think of a lap-time table: the driver’s three-letter code is bold, the gap time is light, and nothing is decorated. You can copy that system with only two Google Fonts and a lot of discipline.

If you are making a fan poster or a school project about the sport, treat the team colors as part of the design. Use one team color per poster and keep the background white or black. Team names and car numbers are also trademarks, so stay on the safe side if you plan to sell anything.

Free fonts similar to F1

Saira

Squared, sporty letters with a wide-to-condensed range. A very good starting point.

Michroma

Wide and techy. It matches the F1 Wide look in all caps.

Titillium Web

Clean and slightly squared, nice for numbers like lap times.

Exo 2

A bit more futuristic, good for headings.

Russo One

Heavy and blocky, close to the Black weight.

Each download is the original file from Google Fonts, shared under its open license (SIL Open Font License or Apache 2.0). You can use these 5 fonts free in personal and commercial projects.

Try the Formula 1 look-alike fonts

Type your own words to compare all 5 fonts side by side. Save a PNG, download the font you like, or open it in Font Studio for curved, outlined and gradient text.

How to make F1-style text

• Set the text in capitals and open up the letter spacing slightly. Racing graphics feel wide.
• Use a wide font for the main word and a narrower one for numbers and small labels.
• Stick to a few colors: white or black text, with one red accent. Red and white is the look people recognize.
• Add a thin slanted line or stripe beside the text to suggest speed, instead of heavy effects.

Try your own text in our font generator, or browse more free design tools.

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FAQ

What font does Formula 1 use?

A custom family often called F1 Regular, Bold, Wide and Black. It is made for the sport and not released for public download.

Is there a free F1 font?

Not an official one. Saira, Michroma and Titillium Web are free Google Fonts that get close.

What font is the F1 logo?

The logo is a drawn mark, not a typed font. The F and 1 shapes are part of the artwork, so use it only as the owner allows.

Can I use fan-made F1 fonts for a team logo?

Be careful. The F1 name is a trademark, and fan fonts have their own licenses. For your own project, pick one of the free Google Fonts above.