The Miami Grand Prix is a highly anticipated event in the Formula 1 calendar, attracting attention from numerous celebrities. However, fans were taken aback when former United States President Donald Trump made an appearance in the F1 paddock during the weekend.
Trump arrived in the Miami paddock just before the start of the Grand Prix. It appeared that he was a guest of McLaren for the weekend, as he was seen shaking hands with McLaren CEO Zak Brown. Throughout the race, Trump was present in the garage of the Woking-based team.
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 duo, while Brown observed from the background. It is worth noting that a fundraiser for Trump’s election campaign at the Miami GP was blocked prior to the start of the weekend.
Fans on social media platforms expressed their dissatisfaction with Trump’s presence in the Miami paddock. One user sarcastically commented that Trump was attempting to convince Ben Sulayem and Domenicali of his lack of corruption, referring to them as the “I am totally 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 engaging in conversation in the McLaren garage during an F1 race weekend. Another user even suggested a resemblance between Mohammed Ben Sulayem and Trump, alluding to the allegations 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 GP, perhaps as part of his public appearances leading up to the 2024 US elections. However, it is evident that his presence did not sit well with fans online. Nevertheless, the former US President left a lasting impression during the weekend.