Former President Donald Trump Makes Surprise Appearance at Miami Grand Prix
On Sunday, former President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance at the Miami Grand Prix, stirring up excitement among the crowd and catching up with senior figures from the world of road racing.
Trump’s visit coincided with McLaren’s first Formula 1 victory since the 2021 Italian Grand Prix, as British driver Lando Norris clinched his maiden win. Norris was thrilled to have Trump congratulate him on his success, even calling him his “lucky charm“. The 23-year-old racing sensation spoke highly of the encounter, saying:
“It’s an honour because whenever you have someone like this, it has to be an honour for them to come up to you, to take time out of their life, to pay their respect for what you’ve done.”
Controversy Surrounds Trump’s Visit
The former President’s visit to the McLaren garage sparked controversy, with some questioning why he was given an international media platform. In response, McLaren released a statement clarifying that their decision was apolitical, saying:
“McLaren is a non-political organisation however we recognise and respect the office of President of the United States.”
Trump Meets with McLaren’s CEO and Poses for Photographs
The team’s CEO, Zak Brown, was spotted chatting with Trump before the race, and the former President even posed for photographs at the garage. Despite the backlash, McLaren maintained that they were “honoured that McLaren Racing was chosen as the representative of F1” and saw the opportunity to “showcase the world-class engineering that we bring to motorsport“.
A Memorable Race Day
As road racing enthusiasts, it’s undeniable that Trump’s appearance added an extra layer of excitement to an already thrilling race day. With Norris’ impressive win and Trump’s congratulatory words, it’s clear that this Miami Grand Prix will be remembered for years to come.
Source: [Original source], March 19, 2023
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