In an exciting twist on Bryan Habana's 2007 race against a cheetah, Leeds United challenged a Formula 1 car, piloted by Arvid Lindblad, to a race across the Elland Road pitch. The trio of players—Willy Gnonto, Largie Ramazani, and Isaac Schmidt—competed against the car, which only narrowly won despite struggling for traction on the grass surface. This event highlighted both the thrill of competition and the challenges faced by machines in unusual environments, showcasing the excitement of sports collaboration between football and racing.
Reflecting on the challenge, Ramazani said: This was a great experience, I wish we could do this every day with Red Bull. The only thing better would be getting in the car.
Lindblad added: Ahead of the race I was a bit nervous. I'd never driven on grass and had no idea how it would go. The car has a ton of horsepower.
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