The insane amount of money you’ll need to shell out for food, drink and merchandise at the Australian Grand Prix – bad news for fans looking for a sandwich
- The cost of food has skyrocketed
- Chicken sandwich costs $19
- F1 merchandise is also very expensive
The Australian Grand Prix is breaking attendance records, and a crowd of 130,000 is expected to show up at Albert Park on Sunday – but Formula 1 fans feeling the cost-of-living crunch might want to think twice about showing up.
More than 300,000 people enjoyed the carnival-like atmosphere and action over the past three days in Melbourne despite the cold and wet weather.
Long lines for food and drink haven’t dampened anyone’s spirits yet, but the staggering cost of some items might.
If you’re looking for a bite to eat, a chicken sandwich will set you back $19. The cheeseburger is about $17.
A hot dog will cost you $14, and some french fries will cost you $9.
The Australian Grand Prix is smashing attendance records, and a crowd of 130,000 is expected to show up at Albert Park on Sunday – but Formula 1 fans feeling the cost-of-living crunch may want to think twice before showing up
More than 300,000 people enjoyed the carnival-like atmosphere and action over the past three days in Melbourne despite the cold and wet weather.
The cheeseburger and fries combo together will set you back $23, though the hot dog and fries combo is slightly cheaper at $20, while the chicken and fries combo costs $21.50.
If you prefer the meatball sub, it will cost you $19.50, while the pizza will go for $17.
If you’re looking for a drink, Heineken costs $11 and soft drinks $6 – which is in line with prices in Melbourne on the ground.
You’ll also need deep pockets if you want to grab some goods at a prestige event.
McLaren gear is very popular this year, with young Aussie Oscar Biastri competing in his home race, but if you want to back it up, a McLaren raincoat will set you back $350, while a sprayer will set you back $300.
The long lines for food and drink haven’t dampened anyone’s spirits yet, but the staggering cost of some items might
The Piastry baseball cap is a laughable $90 — while the McLaren jacket is $250.
Ferrari fans will be disappointed to know that their items are similarly priced.
A Ferrari raincoat costs $350, while a duffel raincoat costs $180. You can buy a Ferrari for $220.
The outrageous pricing of the merchandise is unlikely to put off many fans with the explosive growth in F1 sales over the past few years and the burgeoning popularity of the sport.
