Is the Miami Grand Prix a poor man's Monaco
Miami Grand Prix The Miami Grand Prix has a lot of fake structures that are not worth the expensive ticket prices, argues the writer. Photo: AFP
Comment by Jehran Naidoo
If there's one thing the sport of Formula 1 is known for, it's the oozing of luxury and flexing of wealth among the world's high society.
Prior to the arrival of James Hunt and Lord Alexander Fermor-Hesketh, caviar and champagne were not common sightings at an F1 race.
But when you look at Monaco in modern days, with Ferrari F40's being crane lifted onto luxury yachts, you get the sense that the sport has kept true to its roots.
Roots so deep that the American promoters who are staging the Miami Grand Prix had to fake a marina around the track just to keep up with appearances.
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