
For a few minutes, Madrid Río was filled with light thanks to a show of more than 250 drones that recreated images related to Formula 1, promoted by Banco Santander and 20minutos, to welcome the Madrid GP and promote the raffle of tickets for the MADRING F1.
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The drone show was held in Madrid Río as a promotional activity prior to the Formula 1 Madrid Grand Prix, organized by Banco Santander and 20minutos with the collaboration of SKWARE.
For a few minutes, Madrid Río was filled with light thanks to an impressive drone show that combined technology and lighting effects to welcome the Madrid Formula 1 GP, in which the logos of Banco Santander and 20minutos could be seen.
The attendees vibrated this Friday on the esplanade of the Puente del Rey, in an incredible choreography made up of more than 250 drones that also recreated different images related to the automobile championship, such as, for example, the F1 logo, a driver on the podium, a helmet from the competition or a car traveling the track, among other spectacular images.
The exhibition, promoted by Banco Santander and 20minutos, with the collaboration of SKWARE, allows attendees to participate in the draw for two double tickets to attend the MADRING F1, which will be held in Madrid next weekend.
To participate, in addition to having attended the event, it will be necessary to send the photographs before next Monday, September 7 at 12:00 p.m. and meet the following requirements.
How to participate in the draw?
Access the reel of the post from the @20m account on Instagram inserted above in this news and follow the following steps:
1️⃣ Mention in the reel the person with whom you would share the prize.
2️⃣ Go to the drone show on September 4 and take a photo or video.
3️⃣ Upload a post to Instagram with your photo or video, tag @santanderexperiences y@20m and follow both accounts.
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The draw for double tickets for the MADRING F1 will take place after Monday, September 7 at 12:00 p.m.
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