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

Motor racing enthusiasts expressed dissatisfaction at the Bahrain Grand Prix due to inflated food and beverage costs at the Sepang circuit. Prices for simple meals, such as RM50 for fried rice, prompted social media users to question whether Malaysians were the intended audience. Threads user @myk3_mash noted that a plate of fried rice they purchased previously cost merely RM7 at a mamak shop.

Another user, @erinezzati, suggested that the high prices may be due to conversion from the Bahrain currency. Family of four might spend more than RM100 on food and drinks, said Threads user Nazri Hamdan. Premium pricing of basic meals like nasi lemak and instant noodles raised concerns about the reasons behind the elevated costs.

User @daripadakeme.gifts shared a photo of a bill, detailing charges for various items, including RM50 for nasi goreng kunyit, RM30 for a mango asam boi drink, and RM25 for iced Milo, fruit juice, nuggets, and keropok lekor. One user, @nadeahna, expressed relief at the prospect of bringing their own food and beverages, stating that the pricing was distressing.