May 5th 2024.
Donald Trump made an appearance at the highly-anticipated Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, accompanied by McLaren CEO Zak Brown. This came just days after his plans to hold a fundraiser for the race were shut down. According to reports, the fundraiser, which was expected to cost $250,000 per ticket, was deemed a violation of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix suite license agreement.
The Washington Post first broke the news, revealing that Trump associate Steven Witkoff had allegedly organized the fundraiser to take place in his Paddock Club rooftop suite. In a letter obtained by the publication, F1 officials stated that if the claims were true, Witkoff's suite license would be revoked and he would not be allowed to attend the race. Witkoff later dismissed the report as "fake".
Despite this setback, Trump seemed to be in good spirits as he spent time chatting with McLaren's CEO Zak Brown. The former US president, who had previously attended LIV Golf's event in Miami in April, visited the team's garage and engaged in lengthy discussions with Brown. As they emerged in front of the paddock, Trump was greeted with chants of "USA, USA" from excited fans.
During his time at the race, Trump also had the opportunity to speak with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. It was clear that, despite the controversy surrounding the fundraiser, Trump was still welcomed and respected by many in the F1 community. Overall, his presence at the Miami Grand Prix added an extra layer of excitement to the already highly-anticipated event.
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