MIAMI GP BOSS SAYS EXPENSIVE F1 FOOD PRICES WERE POSTED OUT OF CONTEXT

Garfinkel, who is the managing partner of the Formula 1 event and also boss of the Miami Dolphins NFL team, spoke to selected media including Autosport ahead of the third race weekend held at his venue.

He said that the concession prices reflected the highly varied levels of disposable income of racegoers, from regular fans through to wealthy business people and celebrity VIP guests across the site’s expansive hospitality areas.

“Somebody sent out a tweet the other day that showed a lobster roll was $280 and they sent it out without comment,” said Garfinkel. “And the context that wasn't included is that it was for a suite.

“It was a lobster roll, for probably 10 people, for $280.”

A sellout crowd of 275,000 fans attended the Miami International Autodrome over the three days, up over 5,000 from last year, and an increase of 45,000 from the inaugural event in 2022.

Garfinkel pointed out that the general admission, $150 campus passes – which were introduced following criticism of expensive ticket prices – gave an affordable three-day option with varied viewing spots around the track and above the F1 paddock in the upper seats of the NFL field.

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