Formula 1: the 2019 Mexican Grand Prix to be broadcast via Twitch (Amazon) in six European countries

Formula One Group is partnering with Twitch, a video game streaming platform and subsidiary of Amazon, to broadcast the 2019 Mexican Grand Prix in six European countries, according to the rights holder and organiser of the Formula 1 World Championship on 23/10/2019. "The partnership will enable F1 to stream the 2019 Mexican Grand Prix weekend (from 24 to 27/10/2019) live and free in Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden via twitch.tv and Twitch's mobile app."

"As part of the deal, interactivity and gaming elements will be added to the broadcast to really drive engagement from the community. Each session will be 'co-streamed' by a select group of prominent, in-market personalities, including leading German gaming influencer PietSmiet, in Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg. F1 will also include a data extension alongside the broadcast that allows users to predict the performance of drivers during 10-minute segments of the Grand Prix. The predictions will then be ranked and displayed according to their accuracy, providing an interactive gaming element to the…