#F1 [/r/Formula1 Top Post] Miami GP: Definitely Less People in Miami This Year////

Was here last year and hotels were charging ridiculous rates and were sold out. Fans were all over the city and you had to book the best restaurants months in advance to get a seat.

Got here on Wednesday and things were slow. Was even able to negotiate a lower rate because my hotel (a 5-star located right in the center of South Beach) still had vacancies. I've seen price drops in Brickell too.

Here we are on Friday and it still seems slow. I see some international fans, but it feels like less US fans. I keep getting calls and emails about price drops on the premium seats.

My gut tells me that a number of factors are in play here: pervasive inflation, the recession, a relatively uninspiring race season and maybe a bit of F1 fatigue. Wonder how alive or dead Vegas will be in November.