The eye-popping prices for food and drink at this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix have emerged. The Formula 1 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 coming later in the season.
While the circuit, which surrounds the Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins, isn’t a favourite among the drivers, the glamorous location is a magnet for A-list celebrities and high-net-worth individuals. That will remain the case for the foreseeable future after F1 extended its deal with the Miami GP until 2041, making it the longest race contract in the sport.
Fans at the race are having to pay high prices for sustenance from the dozens of vendors surrounding the 3.3-mile circuit. For example, if you fancy a steak sandwich, it will set you back $30 (£22). The ‘cheaper option’ of the turkey sandwich will cost $18 (£13.50). Fancy a side of fries? Then be prepared to cough up $6 (£4.50).
If you’re in the mood for pizza, an Arroz Verde with chicken costs $29 (£22) while a basic cheese pizza is $22 (£16.50). Meanwhile, chicken-lovers will have to stump up $29 for a three-piece ‘Make it Fancy’ dish topped with caviar.
Punters will have to dig deep for a Chicken Royale with cheese, which is $24 (£18) while an Ultimate Game Day hot dog is available for a slightly more reasonable $14 (£10.50).
On the booze front, Heineken is readily available with 16oz servings costing $13, just under £10, while a domestic beer is a tad cheaper at $12 (£9). Need something to cool down in the Florida heat? Then be prepared to part with $20 (£15) for a Frozen Margarita or a Strawberry Daiquiri.
On the track, Kimi Antonelli sprung the surprise of the season so far by taking pole position for Saturday’s sprint race. The 18-year-old Italian, just six rounds into his rookie campaign as a replacement for Lewis Hamilton, saw off championship leader Oscar Piastri by just 0.045 seconds.
Piastri’s McLaren team-mate Lando Norris finished third, 0.100 sec behind Antonelli, with Max Verstappen fourth and Antonelli’s Mercedes team-mate George Russell in fifth. Charles Leclerc and Hamilton qualified sixth and seventh respectively for Ferrari.
“It was a very intense qualifying, and I have felt really good since this morning’s practice session,” said Antonelli after posting a track record to take top spot.
“The last lap was mighty. I pulled it all together and I am delighted to get my first pole. It will be a different feeling to start on the front row and I cannot wait to see how we do in the sprint race, and in qualifying for the Grand Prix, too.”
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