F1 mania turns sour as fans bite into ‘exorbitant’ food prices

Fans of the Bahrain Grand Prix have voiced discontent over the soaring prices of food and drinks at the Sepang motor racing circuit. Prices for meals and beverages have reached as high as RM50 for a plate of fried rice, sparking complaints on social media. Some users have questioned whether Malaysians are the intended audience for such exorbitant prices, comparing them to those at regular restaurants.

A Threads user, @myk3_mash, expressed disbelief at a plate of fried rice costing RM50, stating they could buy a similar dish for RM7 at a local mamak shop. Another user, @erinezzati, suggested the high prices might be due to exchange rate fluctuations from the Bahrain currency. A family of four could easily spend over RM100 for food and beverages at the event.

Sellers claimed that operating and location costs differ greatly from ordinary venues, but even so, premium pricing for basic meals is raising concerns. Several users shared photos of bills showing charges of RM50 for nasi goreng kunyit, RM30 for an asam boi drink, RM25 for iced Milo, RM25 for fruit juice, and RM25 for nuggets and keropok lekor.

One user lamented that they did not feel like attending the F1 race due to the pricing, while another suggested F1 fans should consider bringing their own food and drinks.