Donald Trump attended the Grand Prix in Miami, where he met with McLaren CEO Zak Brown and watched Lando Norris win his first race, later claiming to be Norris’s lucky charm, a moment Norris described as cool and respectful, while McLaren acknowledged Trump’s visit as an honor, emphasizing their non-political stance but respect for the office of the President of the United States.
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‣ Donald Trump attended the Miami Grand Prix, where he interacted with McLaren CEO Zak Brown and watched Lando Norris win his first race, later claiming to be Norris’s “lucky charm.”
‣ Lando Norris acknowledged Trump’s presence and comments, expressing respect for him and gratitude for the recognition of his work ethic and success.
‣ McLaren issued a statement regarding Trump’s visit, emphasizing their non-political stance but acknowledging the honor of hosting a former U.S. President in their garage, in line with the respect for the office and the opportunity to represent Formula 1.
So, guess who popped up at the Miami Grand Prix? Yep, none other than the US’s very own ex-president, Donald Trump. He wasn’t just there to soak in the sun; oh no. He had a chit-chat with Zak Brown, the big boss over at McLaren. And guess what? He was there cheering on Lando Norris as he snagged his very first win for the team. Classic Trump, he couldn’t help but try to snag a bit of the spotlight for himself.
Now, here’s the kicker. After the race, Norris spilled the beans on what Trump told him. “He reckoned he was my lucky charm ’cause I just bagged my first win. So, who knows? Maybe he’ll start turning up more often.” But Norris didn’t stop there. He mentioned how the weekend was buzzing with VIPs. “Having Donald around, well, it’s something, right? You gotta tip your hat to the guy in some ways. Anyone who gives a nod to your hard work, you can’t help but appreciate it. And yeah, it was pretty cool, not gonna lie.”
Oh, and before I forget, McLaren had to put their two cents in before the race even started. They dropped a statement about Trump’s visit to their garage. “Look, we’re not about politics,” they said. “But respect is key, especially for something as big as the office of the President of the United States. So when we got the ask, we said ‘why not?’ alongside the FIA president and the heads of Liberty Media and Formula 1. We were pretty chuffed to show off our engineering magic to such an audience.” That’s McLaren for you, always playing it cool.
