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Bernie Ecclestone once dealt with Donald Trump over a failed F1 grand prix.
Bernie Ecclestone tried to bring F1 to America with the Grand Prix of the Americas in New Jersey, set against the Manhattan skyline, but the race was ultimately abandoned in 2015 due to delays with the promoter. Negotiating with Donald Trump, who was then a New York property developer, proved challenging as Trump wanted his name prominently displayed on trackside advertising. Ecclestone jokingly told Trump that he hadn’t asked for his name to be on the toilet paper. Reflecting on their interactions, Ecclestone expressed admiration for Trump’s deal-making skills and humorously mentioned he would have liked Trump as a partner in his used-car business. Despite their past dealings, Trump attended the 2024 Miami Grand Prix as an ex-president and congratulated Lando Norris on his first win before returning to the White House following the election victory in November.
