- The three US tracks are the most expensive on the calendar
- Azerbaijan is fourth, Saudi Arabia fifth
The Las Vegas Grand Prix is set to be the most expensive Grand Prix to attend this Formula One season, according to a study by casino comparison service KingCasinoBonus.
Analysing the average price of weekend tickets and the average cost of accommodation in the area revealed a weekend at the Las Vegas Grand Prix would cost an average of UK£5,849 (US$7,000).
Ticket prices range from UK£413 (US$495) for a three-day general admission pass to UK£9,922 (US$11,9540) for Formula One's exclusive three-day package. The cheapest accommodation is UK£124 (US$150) for a hostel bed, while the most expensive will set you back UK£1,240 (US$1,485) for three nights.
Interestingly, the second and third most expensive races are also in the US, with Miami costing an average of UK£3,817 (US$4,560) and Austin a total of UK£3,064 (US$3,660).
In fourth, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku costs an average of UK£3,064 for the weekend, and Saudi Arabia rounds out the top five at an average cost of UK£2,716 (US$3,245) for the weekend.
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With the US being the focus of Formula One's investment, it's no surprise that the series is seeking the most return from this region. After all, setup costs for the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix have reportedly passed US$500 million already.
However, the series risks cutting off its fanbase with such an expensive pricing strategy. Circuit of The Americas has the cheapest general admission ticket of the three, but even then it only just dips under UK£400 (US$480) for three days.