Formula One Viewing Party Ghana has launched its 2019 season at a well-patronized event at the DSTV Showroom in Abelenkpe, Accra.
The event, targeted at F1 fans in the country, is in its second year and is pooled together by Vertical Productions Limited, DSTV and other partners.
The F1 Viewing Party brings together F1 lovers across the country to screen live the different races at various locations over the next twelve months.
Sunday’s launch was at the event of the Bahrain Grand Prix, the second race of the 2019 season which Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes won.
Vociferous Fans of mostly Mercedes AMG and Ferrari cheered and jeered to the sound of screeching cars as the two cars competed for podium finishes.
In all, 16 of the 21 races will be screened live at various locations across the country.
Kwabena Poku, Managing Director of Vertical Productions, expressed satisfaction at the patronage of the event and urged Formula One fans in Ghana to join the train.
“If you’re an F1 fan out there, know that there’s a place for you. It’s not just viewing party, but also a great opportunity to meet and network with all kinds of professionals in the auto industry.”
Cecil Sunkwa-Mills, Managing Director for Multichoice Ghana, on his part, express delight in the growth of the event and disclosed special packages designed for F1 fans looking to join the viewing party.
“Last year was amazing and I hope this year is even better. As reward, we are offering the DSTV Explora decoder to the members of the F1 Viewing Party for just Ghc 400. I’m encouraging all F1 fans to take advantage of this offer,” he said.
The F1 Viewing Party is sponsored by Sunseekers Tours, Heineken and A1 Raceway.
The F1 Viewing Party Schedule Below:
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Fentuo Tahiru/citinewsroom.com/Ghana