This weekend the Formula 1 It will make its first stop of the season in the American continent and specifically in the United States, where it will hold three races between May and November full of shows and luxury. This is confirmed by the average ticket costs for the Las Vegas, Miami and Austin circuits, which are the three most expensive this year.
These data are supported by a King Casino Bonus study, which analyzed the average price of weekend tickets for each of the next Grand Prix of the 2023 season, in addition to the average cost of accommodation in the same area, taking as result that the three places in the United States are the highest.
Las Vegas ranks first with an average cost per person of $7,360, although media such as Sportico came to report that its VIP packages cost up to one million dollars, including detours to the most prestigious casinos and hotels in the surrounding area. , as well as personalized tailoring and styling services.
For his part, he Miami Grand Prix it is the second most expensive in the study with an average cost per person of $4,805, although this amount is 34% less than what will be paid in Las Vegas and does not include as many extravagant services.
Miami debuted as a plaza Formula 1 just in 2022, after the organization made a 10-year agreement official in April 2021. The track is located around Hard Rock Stadium, home of the NFL Dolphins and where a Masters 1000 tennis tournament is also held . It is a 5.41 kilometer circuit that has 19 curves and three straights.
In its debut in 2022, more than 243,000 fans attended during the three days of competition and the estimated economic benefit was more than 350 million dollars, according to a report by Applied Analysis. Of that amount, 150 million were contributed by tourists, with an average per person of 1,940 dollars, “almost double what a tourist commonly leaves in that area,” the report says.
To receive the 2023 race, the fifth of the current Formula 1 season, the directors of the Hard rock stadium They decided to expand the capacity of the stands to 56,000, 6% more than last year. Exclusive suites also increased and for the first time the main villa for the teams was created inside the football field.
“In our first edition last May, in the three days, more than 240,000 spectators entered the racetrack at Hard Rock Stadium and lived an unforgettable experience. Due to this, we have extended the possibilities of our facilities to the maximum to give a greater number of people the opportunity to enjoy a unique spectacle”, commented Tyler Epp, president of the Miami Grand Prix.
In addition to the aforementioned adaptations, the organizers added 61 hospitality suites, a permanent Paddock Club that has a panoramic view of the racetrack and a luxurious culinary offer, and The Team Village, which will be the hospitality area for the 10 teams located on the field where the Dolphins usually play.
The United States completes the top 3 of the most expensive tickets of this Formula 1 season with the Austin Grand Prix, which will be held in October. There the average cost per person is 3,856 dollars and for this 2023 a guaranteed success is expected, since in 2022 it was the square with the greatest influx of the competition with more than 440,000 attendees.
Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, Monaco, Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), Mexico, Singapore and Canada complete the top 10 of the most expensive Grand Prix of the season in that order. It should be noted that in terms of the Mexican race, its average cost per person is valued at 3,221 dollars, approximately 57,641 pesos at the exchange rate of May 4.
The Miami Grand Prix will be held from May 5 to 7 and Max Verstappenfrom Red Bull Racing, arrives as the current winner and leader of the Drivers’ Championship with 93 points, six more than his teammate, the Mexican Sergio perez. Third place is occupied so far by the Spanish veteran Ferdinand alonso (Aston Martin) with 60, while the seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) is in fourth place with 48.
