May 5th 2024.
Former US President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance at the Miami Grand Prix, where he congratulated the race winner, Lando Norris of McLaren. It was a special moment for the 45th President of the United States, who requested to visit the team's garage in order to "recognise and respect the office of President of the United States."
Trump, accompanied by a heavy security presence, engaged in deep conversation with McLaren CEO Zak Brown before the race. He also had discussions with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, and later posed for photos in front of McLaren's garage. While the F1 team faced some criticism for allowing Trump into their paddock, they were honored by his visit.
In a statement, McLaren clarified that they are a non-political organization, but they accepted the request to visit their garage on race day alongside other notable figures in the F1 world. They saw it as an opportunity to showcase their world-class engineering in the world of motorsport.
Earlier in the week, it was reported that the Miami GP and F1 stopped a Trump associate from hosting a fundraiser in his Paddock Club rooftop suite. The Washington Post obtained a letter stating that the use of the suite for a political purpose would violate the F1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix suite license agreement. In response, the organizers revoked the associate's suite license and refunded the full amount.
The Miami Grand Prix was a memorable event, with McLaren's Lando Norris claiming his first-ever victory in his F1 career. Red Bull's Max Verstappen finished second and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc came in third. Norris, 24, expressed his excitement after the race, saying it was about time he achieved his maiden F1 win.
He also gave credit to his team, acknowledging their hard work and dedication. Despite facing some challenges throughout the weekend, Norris knew they had the pace to win after a strong performance on Friday. Thanks to a perfect strategy and some minor mistakes from his competitors, Norris was able to secure the top spot on the podium.
In his victory speech, Norris made sure to thank his family, giving a special shoutout to his parents. It was a proud moment for the British driver and the entire McLaren team, who had been waiting for this moment for a long time. The Miami Grand Prix was truly a memorable event, with Trump's visit adding to the excitement and honor of the occasion.
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