On Saturday the second FIA Formula E championship in Beijing starts . For this new season Facebook will be a major broadcaster. Facebook users in Spain will be able to watch a live stream of the Beijing ePrix.
#FormulaE to collaborate with Facebook to produce unprecedented levels of exclusive content http://t.co/fM2JpgDd93 pic.twitter.com/ssKZ6ZNZ6I
— Formula E (@FIAFormulaE) October 19, 2015
It is not possible in other countries however, Facebook will propose near-real time content like highlights and live stream contents from drivers via the Facebook Mentions app.
Facebook continues sports content drive with Formula E partnership: https://t.co/OUM7fNDUr9 #FormulaE #Facebook
— SportBusiness Media (@TVSportsMarkets) October 20, 2015
Using Facebook is a great strategy from Formula E. This 100% electric championship should grow in popularity and reach a larger audience.
How can #FormulaE benefit from new @facebook partnership? @OllyHowick of @WePlayCo tells us https://t.co/jP3usnMyLK pic.twitter.com/mZ3dOy8TKu
— iSportConnect (@iSportconnect) October 21, 2015
650 million sports fan are connected in Facebook according to Patrick Chapman, head of Facebook Sports Partnerships – it’s now time for Facebook to propose great sports content to this large community.
