McLaren Denies Rumor of Trump Test Driving F1 Car

A wild rumor has gained significant traction within the Formula 1 community. Is former President Donald Trump set to test drive a McLaren car next week?

The somewhat bizarre rumor took off during Saturday's qualifying at the Canadian GP after French Canal+ shared the unexpected news on X.

"Donald Trump will drive an F1 car next week!" wrote Canal+, citing the channel's long-time reporter Julien Fébreau.

According to Fébreau, the British team McLaren allegedly offered the U.S. president the opportunity at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin in a week. The post quickly gained attention, sparking widespread speculation.

McLaren has now chosen to address the rumor's validity. In a brief comment to several media outlets, including Mirror, the team stated:

"It is not true, he will not drive our car."

Canal+ subsequently removed the post from X.

Previously Seen with Donald Trump

Donald Trump has previously appeared alongside McLaren's CEO Zak Brown.

During last season's Miami GP, Donald Trump had the opportunity to speak with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem and received a guided tour of the garage.

Mercedes driver George Russell holds pole position for Sunday's race in Canada.

McLaren's Oscar Piastri leads the standings.