Sahara Force India starts campaign to garner support
The Sahara Force India Formula One team on Wednesday started the 'Raise The Flag' campaign as part of its nine-city signature campaign to garner support ahead of the first Indian Grand Prix, to be held at Greater Noida on October 30.
- Press Trust of India
- Updated: October 19, 2011 09:22 PM IST
The Sahara Force India Formula One team on Wednesday started the 'Raise The Flag' campaign as part of its nine-city signature campaign to garner support ahead of the first Indian Grand Prix, to be held at Greater Noida on October 30.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah flagged off the campaign and wished the team well.
"This is the only Formula One team which carries the colours and name of the country. We wish you all the best and we hope you bring laurels to the team and the country," Omar said after flagging off the campaign on the banks of Dal lake here.
Sahara India Pariwar bought 42.5 percent stake in Force India, investing approximately USD 100 million in the team.
Team principal and managing director Vijay Mallya retains an equal 42.5 percent share in the team.