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Organizers of the United States Grand Prix have revealed that Sting and Eminem will headline the 2024 Formula 1 race, after promising a musical guest of the caliber of Taylor Swift.
Fans theorized that Texas-born Beyoncé might return to her home state for the event, leaving many disappointed by the English rocker and ‘Lose Yourself’ rapper’s announcement.
To make matters worse, Circuit of the Americas attempted to buy back tickets from fans last week, believing that the musical act they got was so high profile that they could make a bigger profit by reselling tickets at a higher price.
‘WHERE is Beyoncé,’ one person commented on COTA instagram post Monday.
I can’t believe you wanted people to sell tickets to this. Absolutely ridiculous,” another chimed in.
Eminem will headline the 2024 US Grand Prix, organizers confirmed this week
English rocker Sting will also perform at the annual Formula 1 race in Austin, Texas
A third fan echoed the sentiment, writing: “Are you so out of touch thinking this was going to be big enough for a buyback?”
“I thought they were buying tickets for someone relevant here,” another disappointed fan commented.
COTA president Bobby Epstein previously promised “the biggest” musical act since Swift performed at the race in 2016.
Britney Spears, Bruno Mars and Billy Joel have also taken the stage at the event over the years.
Global superstar Taylor Swift took the stage in 2016
After organizers promised a top performer, fans wondered if Beyoncé would perform.
Many were disappointed by the announcement made on Monday.
“We’re going to put a limited number of tickets on sale again, after that music announcement, at a slightly higher price,” Epstein explained after implementing the controversial buyback plan.
“When we announce our artists for this year’s Grand Prix weekend, those tickets will be worth much more than what they paid.”
COTA announced it would buy back advance general admission tickets, which cost fans $299 before taxes, for just $350.
“I’ve never heard of a place reselling their own tickets,” one fan commented. the publication of the advertisement last week.
‘Is it April Fool’s Day? What the hell is this all about? a second person wrote, while another chimed in: “What kind of marketing scam is this?”
Last year’s general admission tickets sold for up to $475.
Fans who purchased general admission tickets had the opportunity to sell them back to COTA.
The 3-day passes, which cost fans $299 before taxes, would be repurchased for just $350.
Organizers are expected to resell tickets at a higher price before the race in October.