The Miami Grand Prix is a highly anticipated event on the Formula 1 calendar, attracting the attention of numerous celebrities. However, fans were surprised when former United States President, Donald Trump, made an appearance in the F1 paddock over the weekend.
Trump arrived at the Miami paddock shortly before the start of the Grand Prix. It seemed like he was a guest of McLaren for the weekend, as he was seen shaking hands with McLaren CEO, Zak Brown. During the race, Trump was present in the Woking-based team’s garage.
In addition, the former US President had a meeting with FIA President, Stefano Domenicali, and F1 CEO, Chase Carey. Trump seemed to be engaged in a significant discussion with the pair, while Brown looked on in the background. It is worth noting that a fundraising event for Trump’s election campaign at the Miami GP was blocked before the start of the weekend.
Fans on social media expressed their dissatisfaction with Trump’s presence in the Miami paddock. One user sarcastically commented that Trump was trying to convince Ben Sulayem and Domenicali of his lack of corruption, referring to them as the “I’m not corrupt club.” Another fan was left speechless by Trump’s presence in the McLaren garage.
Furthermore, one fan found it “unbelievable” to witness Donald Trump chatting in the McLaren garage during an F1 race weekend. Another user even suggested a likeness between Mohammed Ben Sulayem and Trump, alluding to the accusations made against the FIA President in recent weeks. However, Ben Sulayem was cleared of any wrongdoing after an investigation.
Undoubtedly, Donald Trump attracted attention by attending the Miami Grand Prix, perhaps as part of his public appearances before the 2024 US elections. However, it is evident that his presence did not please online fans. Nevertheless, the former US president left a lasting impression during the weekend.
