The staggering cost of food at the Miami Grand Prix has left F1 fans stunned.
The F1 circus is making its first of three visits to the United States this year, with the US Grand Prix in Austin and the Las Vegas Grand Prix to come later in the season. The circuit surrounds the Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins, and has attracted A-list celebrities and high net worth individuals.
And a sizeable bank balance isn’t just required for entry tickets, but for food and refreshment too. Items from one stand were incredibly well into three figures.
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For instance, an F1 Platter – made up A1A sliders, secret sauce, ribeye quesadilla, chipotle sauce, chicken tenders and honey mustard – will set punters back a whopping $290 (£231).
But that isn’t even the most expensive thing on the menu. A 1oz dollop of caviar, which can be purchased as an extra with another item, costs an outrageous $400, almost £320. Elsewhere, U-5 chilled prawns will set fans back $290 while Maine Lobster Rolls cost $280 (£223).
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Meanwhile, tickets started out at $150 (£120) per day for general admission. But for anyone wanting a seat, prices ranged from $600 (£478) to around $1,200 (£960).
The pricing structure understandably drew criticism from fans. One blasted: “F1 Miami prices are bat s*** insane.” Another quipped: “Miami GP food prices will have you never complain about a $15 cheeseburger again.”
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A third highlighted the influence of F1’s owners, Liberty Media, who recently bought a controlling stake in MotoGP.
They said: “Proud to say [I] have never been to a Hard Rock. This is what F1 has become – a place to pose for the super-rich. I’m 99.99% certain this will never happen to MotoGP – Liberty or not – because bikes will never have the same social status.”