May 6th 2024.
Donald Trump's words of praise for Lando Norris's incredible win in Miami were met with gratitude and excitement from the 24-year-old driver. Norris, who had been waiting for his first Formula One victory for 109 races, was overjoyed to finally clinch the win at the Miami Grand Prix. He expressed his honor and appreciation for the former US president's support, revealing that Trump even called himself a "lucky charm" for Norris's success.
As the race unfolded at the Miami International Autodrome, Norris took advantage of a safety car period to pit for tires and maintain his lead over Max Verstappen and the rest of the field. Red Bull's Verstappen ultimately finished in second place, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc came in third and Lewis Hamilton achieved a season-best finish of sixth for Mercedes.
Among the thousands of spectators in attendance was Trump, who arrived in Miami just days after his planned fundraiser for the race was cancelled. The Washington Post had reported that the fundraiser, organized by Trump's associate Steven Witkoff, was shut down by the Miami GP and F1 due to its political nature. However, Trump was still able to visit the McLaren team's garage and congratulate Norris on his victory.
Pictures from after the race showed Trump enjoying the moment with the team, and Norris later shared what the former president said to him during their encounter. "He saw me after and came up to congratulate me, so I guess it's an honor," Norris explained. "Whenever someone like him takes time out of their life to pay respect for what you've done, it has to be an honor."
Norris had previously held the record for the most podium finishes without a win, and he expressed his gratitude for the support he received along the way. He also shared that Trump told him he was his "lucky charm," leading Norris to joke about the possibility of Trump attending more races in the future. "But there's a lot of special, cool people that have been here this weekend," he added. "Donald is someone that you've got to have a lot of respect for in many ways."
Reflecting on his long-awaited victory, Norris admitted to making mistakes in his young F1 career but was proud to finally achieve this milestone. "What a race, it's been a long time coming, but finally I've been able to do it," he said. "I'm just proud, really. I mean, a lot of people doubted me along the way. I've made a lot of mistakes in my short career, but today we put it all together. This is all for the team."
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