The promoter of the Miami GP has sent a warning letter to a major financier of Donald Trump, discouraging him from using the event to promote political messages
The third edition of the Miami GP is already starting with controversy. Today, in fact, the promoter of the Grand Prix sent a cease-and-desist letter to a major Donald Trump financier, discouraging him from using the event to promote political messages.
Steven Witkoff, that is, one of the great political allies of the former president of the United States, would in fact have purchased the suite on the roof of the Paddock Club for an amount equal to 250,000 dollarsthe whole with the aim of organizing a fundraiser and promoting Trum’s election campaign
”We became aware of the fact that she could use his Paddock Club Rooftop Suite for a political purpose, that is to say raise money for a federal election at $250,000 per ticket,” we read in the letter in question.
”This clearly violates the Miami Grand Prix suite licensing agreement. If this is true, we regret to inform you that your suite license will be revoked, you will not be allowed a full refund.”
The letter then adds: ”Our race is a celebration of sport and culture. We are creating a place where everyone can come together and enjoy the thrill of Formula 1.”
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‘‘Political campaigning has its place, and it’s not in our race. We are happy for you and your guests to attend our event and enjoy your suite. However, We respectfully ask that this be done in accordance with our clear licensing agreement.”
Commenting on what happened, Witkoff reportedly commented: “It’s definitely something fake.”
Formula 1 is ready to inaugurate the season on American soil, with the Miami GP representing the first of the three stages scheduled on the calendar, while Austin and Las Vegas will instead welcome the circus around the championship finale.
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