Julia Costa: an interview to the Brazilian content creator @formulaweek!
- aleinsidef1
- 8 gen 2025
- Tempo di lettura: 4 min
When it comes to good graphics, I certainly know a girl which does them better than anyone! Her name's Julia Costa, and she's a brazilian motorsport content creator. But you may know her better as @formulaweek on instagram. We talked about her journey as a content creator, her passion for motorsport and the difficulties behind it. But as always, let's get her to introduce herself.
A (me): first of all, introduce yourself! What's your name? Where are you from?
J (Julia): Nice to meet you! My name's Julia Costa. I live in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
A: How did your passion for motorsport start?
J: I have always been passionate about cars, since I was a child. My father worked at an automaker (Fiat) and he started when I was four years old. My passion officially began when I got my first game console, a Playstation 2. I played games like Gran Turismo and Need for Speed, which introduced me to the world of motorsports; that has marked my entire life.
A: Why did you decide to start creating content? Was there someone or something that inspired you, at first? J: My story as a content creator began when I was 8 years old, when I made videos for youtube. One thing I love is creativity, so I have always tried to show this side of me on social media. Since I was a child, I've always loved watching movies and music videos. This art of production inspired me to create as well.
Such an interesting story, isn't it? I personally love hearing how people got this passionate towards motorsport. But what about her plans for this year? I thought it would be nice to ask her what she planned on doing. Curious? You can find her answer in the next question!
A: What are your plans for 2025? Any new content or exciting news that you want to tell us about? J: Of course! My plans for 2025 involve being present at press events so I can document the races I'll be attending in real time!
A: Do you listen to music while creating your graphics? If yes, which artist do you listen to the most? J: Music is in my blood, I can't live without it. I listen to a diverse playlist, with songs from the 80's and 90's. It contains artists like Phil Collins, George Michael, Tears for Fears, Duran Duran and others.
A: who's your favourite driver and why?
J: Smooth Operator, el matador and chilli, Carlos Sainz! I honestly don't know how to explain it, it just happened. It's like love at first sight hahaha! I believe it's because of his captivating side, and he captivated me, especially when I could see his skills on the track.
It's always great to ask the motorsport fans about their preferences! That's why I asked Julia the previous questions, and also some of the next ones...
A: Do you also watch other motorsport categories besides F1? J: Yes! I follow F2, F3, a little bit of FRECA and Stock Car.
A: which platform is the best to post content on? J: I think instagram, because we have the option of posting images instead of just videos, or both, as I do!
A: Do you prefer to post faceless content or would you like to share more videos of yourself? J: I would like to share more of my videos, but working on videos with my image takes a lot more time, so I choose not to appear most of the time.
You guys know that I love asking about collabs, if you read my previous interviews. And since Julia did a few, I wanted to know about her favourite ones!
A: I've seen that you've done some collabs! Which one has been your favourite so far, and why? J: It's hard to choose, they're all very important to me. But GoCase was incredible, because it's an international brand. It showed me that I'm capable of going far and that I have a great potential.
A: Do you have a goal that you want to reach by the end of 2025? Would you mind sharing it with us? J: Yes! My goal for this year is to get invited to be in the pits of some team, especially Williams or Ferrari, it would be a dream come true.
A: What's the most difficult part of creating motorsport related content? J: Always trying to innovate, creating different posts. There comes a time when we start to think of an idea and it doesn't come. Another very difficult thing is receiving bad and unnecessary comments, especially when they're sexist comments because I'm a woman creating content about motorsports.
For the last questions, I wanted to ask Julia about what apps she uses to create such amazing content, and also some advice on how to make your content go viral!
A: is there an app or something that you recommend to people for creating content? J: My favourite is Canva, it is very simple and has several options for templates and fonts. For videos, I like CapCut because of its many funtions.
A: Lastly, could you give us some advice on how to make your content go viral? Or on how to start! What would you tell someone that's just started posting and that would like to have as many followers as you?
"My tip is to be yourself and add your personal touch, this will make you different and make your content original. There is nothing better than creating your own identity. What I recommend is to do it because you like it, so you can show everyone your passion for it. For beginners, patience and persistence are key. The start may be disappointing because we don't achieve the results that we want, but with dedication the rewards come over time" - Julia Costa
J: thank you for the opportunity, it was amazing to be able to answer these questions, I hope my answers were enough. Good luck in journalism!
A: Actually, thank YOU so much, Julia! It was super nice talking to you and getting you to answer some questions about your journey as a content creator! Good luck to you too!
We've come to an end! Thank you all for reading this article, as always. Don't forget to follow us both on instagram! (@aleinsidef1 and @formulaweek)
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