Revealed: Staggering beer prices at Miami Grand Prix leaves F1 fans stunned... with Conor Benn and Sir Jim Ratcliffe among those in attendance at Hard Rock Stadium
Miami is hosting Formula One fans for the fourth consecutive year, having first joined the Grand Prix calendar back in 2021.
The circuit winding around the Hard Rock Stadium - home of the NFL's Dolphins - may not win over every driver, but for fans, it's a spectacle likened to F1's answer to Coachella.
But much like those big-name events, grabbing a drink or bite to eat comes with a serious price tag.
A receipt obtained by Mail Sport's Jonathan McEvoy has revealed the steep cost of refreshments.
Supporters hoping to cool off with a cold beer will be met with staggering costs, with two 16oz Heinekens setting punters back $26 — that's $13 each, and that's before tax and tip.
A receipt obtained by Mail Sport's Jonathan McEvoy has revealed the steep cost of beers
Even those opting for a single 16oz Heineken Silver weren't spared, facing the same $13 price tag, with a further $3.12 in tax and a $4.21 tip added to the bill - bringing the total to a wallet-emptying $46.33 for just three beers.
Several high-profile British names are expected to attend the Miami Grand Prix, including Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, comedian Jack Whitehall and chef Gordon Ramsay.
Also spotted in the paddock was boxer Conor Benn, making an appearance just a week after suffering defeat against Chris Eubank.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen will start from pole position in Miami having secured . he fastest qualifying time.
The Dutchman pipped McLaren's Lando Norris by six-hundredths of a second just days after becoming a father.
'Becoming a dad has not slowed me down,' smiled Verstappen. 'I never listened to these silly things. I just do my thing.
'There have been enough drivers who have been champions after becoming dads. I don't know where the idea comes from.'
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