Donald Trump attracted significant attention during the Miami Grand Prix for several reasons.
Before the shine of another individual stole the scene and brought joy to the fans, McLaren faced harsh criticism before the race in Miami. The Papaya team found itself at the center of controversy when seen with a US presidential candidate.
After the race, reports emerged indicating that the 77-year-old man had visited the McLaren garage after receiving an invitation from the team. This invitation sparked anger towards McLaren and Zak Brown, as Donald Trump’s presence caused differing opinions due to his political status.
A McLaren fan, who identifies as queer, expressed her disappointment with Zak Brown on her social media account. She voiced her dissatisfaction with the CEO’s decision to welcome Trump into the garage, citing the politician’s history of making derogatory statements about queer individuals.
The whole situation became quite confusing, with other fans joining the conversation and expressing their disapproval of inviting the 77-year-old man to the McLaren garage. Additionally, many fans pointed out that Zak Brown himself had previously stated that politics should remain separate from Formula 1.
During the Miami Grand Prix, Lando Norris achieved a notable first victory. The driver showed exceptional speed on the track, bringing immense pride to both papaya fans and his team. This victory marked McLaren’s first triumph since the 2021 race in Monza.
In the past, Zak Brown made a bet with another driver during his time at McLaren. The bet revolved around the Australian driver winning a race and Brown getting a tattoo as a result. After Riccardo’s impressive victory at Monza in 2021, Brown fulfilled the bet. When asked if he had a similar bet with Lando Norris, Brown joked that he wouldn’t mind getting another tattoo, especially because he is proud of his team and the young British driver. He added a sarcastic comment, mentioning that the layout of the Miami track would make the tattoo more painful due to its curves compared to Monza.
