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Miami Grand Prix organisers warn Trump: 'You are not welcome!'

Miami Grand Prix organisers warn Trump: 'You are not welcome!'

28 April - 16:30

GPblog.com

The Miami Grand Prix is often the scene of many stars and celebrities. Donald Trump planned to attend the race and hold a fundraiser, but the organisers have said he is not welcome. 

For the third year in a row, a Grand Prix is going to take place in Miami. Although it is always teeming with famous people, at least one person is not welcome this year: Donald Trump. This is because the former US president would like to hold a fundraiser for his campaign in a suite at the circuit. In a letter in response, the Grand Prix organisers said no.

Donald Trump is no longer welcome in Miami

"It has come to our attention that you may be using your Paddock Club Rooftop Suite for a political purpose, namely raising money for a federal election at $250,000 per ticket, which clearly violates the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix suite license agreement,” read the letter, which was obtained by The Washington Post. “If this is true, we regret to inform you that your suite license will be revoked, you will not be allowed to attend the race at any time, and we will refund you in full.”

Incidentally, the letter was not sent directly to Trump, but to Steven Witkoff, a close friend of the American, who has previously assisted him in a court case. The suite at the Paddock Club was also bought by Witkoff. The US Secret Service reportedly contacted the organisation to coordinate Trump's presence, but that visit appears to be out of the question.