The “absolutely criminal” prices of food being served at Formula 1 events in the US has gone viral after eagle-eyed Aussies spotted a meat pie for sale.
Scott McLaughlin, an IndyCar driver from New Zealand, shared his horror at the price of a popular Aussie item after spotting the menu at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
A Formula 1 attendee shared a photo of a bank of food stalls serving local delicacies from around the world, including hot food items from the UK, China, and Australia.
McLaughlin noticed the Australia food stall was selling a meat pie, but was left gobsmacked by its price.
“24 bucks for an Aussie meat pie which is 37 bucks Aussie dollars,” he wrote on X.
Aussies were outraged by the pricey staple, branding the pricing “criminal”.
“Does that say $24 dollars for a b****y meat pie?! Somebody notify the Prime Minister,” one joked.
“Those prices are f***ing outrageous,” another said while a third added: “Better be the diameter of an F1 tire for that price.”
“Sounds like the mafia is still running Vegas. That is absolutely criminal,” another added.
One Las Vegas Grand Prix attended shared a photo of the pie and its ingredients to the Australian Meat Pie Society on Facebook.
The pie contained ground beef and mushrooms, and is served with a frisée, watercress and citrus vinaigrette salad.
The Australian classic dish also appeared to be one of the most expensive offerings available at the Formula 1 event.
Other pricey options included fish and chips, which would set attendees back $US24, and a halal chicken rice bowl, priced at $US22.
This was not the first time the pricing of food served at Formula 1 events in the US has come under fire.
Last year, fans could not believe the premium prices Miami Grand Prix attendees were paying for food and drink at Hard Rock’s Beach Club Desk.
The club prided itself on having trackside viewing, multiple bars, a pool and performances from big stars such as Ed Sheeran.
Fans could treat themselves to a selection of chilled “bites”, which included lobster rolls for $US190 ($290), yellowfin tuna poke for $US170 ($260), and a fruit plate with pink pineapple, watermelon, stone fruit, rambutan, kiwi and coconut granita for $US190 ($290).
In the “warmed” section on the Hard Rock menu, guests could order a coconut chicken and angus garlic beef empanada duo for $US170 ($260), steamed buns with Korean BBQ shiitake and pickled vegetables for $US120 ($180), nachos for $US180 ($280) and a crispy wing board for $US190 ($290).