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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Leeds stars race Red Bull F1 car at Elland Road after challenging driver to contest amid Premier League return
Three Leeds United players raced a Red Bull Formula One car after challenging the driver to a battle at Elland Road. The club are still riding the credit of a wave after securing promotion back to the Premier League after two years away, winning the Championship on goal difference ahead of Burnley. Daniel Farke 's side reached 100 points to secure a return to the top flight, and their celebrations continued in rather bizarre fashion - with three of the club's players racing one of the fastest cars on the planet. Willy Gnonto, Largie Ramazani and Isaac Schmidt raced the car, driven by Formula Two driver Arvid Lindblad in a drag race from one penalty box to another. After a slow start from the car as it struggled to pick up grip, it eventually prevailed in a race that included the vehicle turning 180 degrees and winning by around 30 yards. It proved, if there was any doubt, that a racing car is indeed faster than some of the quickest players, but provided some light entertainment from the club and its minority owners. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Red Bull UK (@redbulluk) Three Leeds United players raced a Red Bull Formula One car on the Elland Road turf Commenting on the race, Leeds' 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. 'I love Formula One. I went to the Monaco Grand Prix last week, which was a bucket list moment for me. I used to play Formula One games on the console when I was younger, so it was surreal to be next to a real car and race against it. 'Before the race I was scared, but I was confident too. I think we did great, but in the end the car was just too quick. 'I think one of the players involved in this idea was Dan James. Unfortunately, he's been injured, but I'd back my team-mate over that car any day. DJ would smoke this car.' Lindblad said: 'Ahead of the race I was a bit nervous. I'd never driven on grass and had no idea how it would go – only Red Bull would make something like this happen. 'The car has a ton of horsepower and there is not much grip on grass, so I wasn't sure if I could go full throttle and turn the car properly. It was great fun to challenge my skills and compete against footballers rather than other drivers.'
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Premier League side risk ruining pitch as stars race RED BULL F1 CAR in their stadium
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LEEDS have only just booked their return to the Premier League. But they have already risked ruining their pitch... as players raced against a Formula One car at Elland Road. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Three Leeds players raced a Red Bull F1 car on the Elland Road pitch Credit: Red Bull 4 Willy Gnonto, Largie Ramazani and Isaac Schmidt took on F2 driver Arvid Lindblad Credit: Red Bull Leeds are sponsored by Red Bull, whose sporting ventures also include the F1 team. And in an unlikely collaboration, club chiefs allowed the RB7 motor on the playing surface to compete in a drag race against three of Leeds' fastest stars. The idea came about at last year's British Grand Prix at Silverstone - with the players thinking they had a chance of beating the mega engine with a few obstacles. So Willy Gnonto, Largie Ramazani and Isaac Schmidt took on F2 driver Arvid Lindblad in the unique challenge. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL GUNNER GO Arsenal release 17 players as Sterling and Partey learn their fate The footballers and racing car started on the edge of the penalty box and had to go around mannequins on the 18-yard line at the other end of the pitch and come back to the starting point to finish. Lindblad suffered a nightmare start as he struggled to get the wheels going on the grass. The four involved were pretty much dead level approaching the mannequins. And the car's turning circle meant the footballers regained their lead going into the second half of the race. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS But as they began to tire - or tyre - the car closed the gap and eventually roared past to win by about 30 yards. F1 fan Largie Ramazani said of the publicity stunt: 'This was a great experience, the only thing better would be getting in the car. Inside Leeds stars' wild title celebrations as Bamford and Ampadu 'leave Burnley fanbase in meltdown' with karaoke song 'Before the race I was scared, but I was confident too. I think we did great, but in the end the car was just too quick. "Dan James was involved in the idea but unfortunately he's been injured. "But I'd back my team-mate over that car any day - DJ would smoke this car." Driver 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 and there is not much grip on grass, so I wasn't sure if I could go full throttle and turn the car properly." The spectacle also featured a slalom 'dribbling' challenge - and it was no wonder the car left tyre marks across the pitch. No doubt the groundstaff were not best pleased... although the pitch will likely be ripped up and replaced for the Premier League campaign after winning the 2024-25 Championship under Daniel Farke. 4 The car left tyre marks across the pitch ahead of their Premier League return Credit: Red Bull
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Premier League side risk ruining pitch as stars race RED BULL F1 CAR in their stadium
LEEDS have only just booked their return to the Premier League. But they have already risked ruining their pitch... as players raced against a Formula One car at Elland Road. 4 Three Leeds players raced a Red Bull F1 car on the Elland Road pitch Credit: Red Bull 4 Willy Gnonto, Largie Ramazani and Isaac Schmidt took on F2 driver Arvid Lindblad Credit: Red Bull Leeds are sponsored by Red Bull, whose sporting ventures also include the F1 team. And in an unlikely collaboration, club chiefs allowed the RB7 motor on the playing surface to compete in a drag race against three of The idea came about at last year's British Grand Prix at Silverstone - with the players thinking they had a chance of beating the mega engine with a few obstacles. So Willy Gnonto, Largie Ramazani and Isaac Schmidt took on F2 driver Arvid Lindblad in the unique challenge. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL The footballers and racing car started on the edge of the penalty box and had to go around mannequins on the 18-yard line at the other end of the pitch and come back to the starting point to finish. Lindblad suffered a nightmare start as he struggled to get the wheels going on the grass. The four involved were pretty much dead level approaching the mannequins. And the car's turning circle meant the footballers regained their lead going into the second half of the race. Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS But as they began to tire - or tyre - the car closed the gap and eventually roared past to win by about 30 yards. F1 fan Largie Ramazani said of the publicity stunt: 'This was a great experience, the only thing better would be getting in the car. Inside Leeds stars' wild title celebrations as Bamford and Ampadu 'leave Burnley fanbase in meltdown' with karaoke song 'Before the race I was scared, but I was confident too. I think we did great, but in the end the car was just too quick. "Dan James was involved in the idea but unfortunately he's been injured. "But I'd back my team-mate over that car any day - DJ would smoke this car." Driver 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 and there is not much grip on grass, so I wasn't sure if I could go full throttle and turn the car properly." The spectacle also featured a slalom 'dribbling' challenge - and it was no wonder the car left tyre marks across the pitch. No doubt the groundstaff were not best pleased... although the pitch will likely be ripped up and 4 The car left tyre marks across the pitch ahead of their Premier League return Credit: Red Bull 4 Lindblad suffered a nightmare start as he struggled to get away on the grass Credit: Red Bull
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Inside Leeds' Vegas promotion party: Former Man United star leads the celebrations in Sin City as players continue to bask in top-flight return
Around this time in 2024, Leeds United were in the midst of a play-off campaign which would end in Wembley heartbreak at the hands of Southampton. This year, though, they are celebrating promotion in the depths of Las Vegas. The Whites booked their place back in the Premier League three weeks ago as they hammered Stoke City at Elland Road with two games left in the Championship season. It would signal the start of a series of parties that have grown bigger with each passing week, from on the pitch at Plymouth, to in the streets of Leeds with their adoring fans. And now, the celebrations are continuing across the pond in Sin City. Leeds finished the season as the best team in the second tier, clinching the title on the final day after Manor Solomon's stoppage-time strike. Daniel Farke 's side finished on a remarkable 100 points - three more than last year's winners Leicester accrued - with Burnley also hitting the ton mark. It was the first time two teams reached a century of points in the same Championship campaign, with Leeds' superior 12-goal difference proving decisive. Winning such silverware, especially after their setbacks last season, deserves a great deal of celebration. And going by social media videos circulating the internet, it appears that the Leeds players are living it large over in Vegas. Largie Ramazani, who only made six starts in the Championship this season, has been the face of Leeds' promotion party for the past few weeks, and it is proving no different stateside. The 24-year-old has shared several Instagram stories of his team-mates taking in the sunshine by the pool in a luxurious resort, as they earn a well-earned break after an action-packed campaign. In one snap on Ramazani's social media, Jayden Bogle can be seen relaxing with fellow team-mates as a pool party takes place in front of them. Meanwhile, a separate snap shared by a different account seemingly showed Ramazani in the company of two women, both sporting bikinis, at the same pool party. The pool party seemed to be at the centre of the majority of Leeds' celebrations in Vegas. One video shows several players within the squad having a boogie at the resort while being greeted by mammoth placards with their faces on. They didn't exclusively dance and have fun in the sun, however. The same placards appeared to be seen on display at the famous XS nightclub, as the players took their celebrations into the nighttime. Farke proclaimed that he 'will be a fire beast' when celebrating Leeds' promotion, and going by the clips circulating on social media, it appears that the German's players are following his mantra. And the adage is also being followed by fellow promotion-winning side Burnley, whose players have also flown over to Las Vegas to celebrate their success. Las Vegas is Leeds United 🤣💙🍾🌎 #lufc #leeds #leedsunited #lasvegas #vegas — All Leeds Away (@allleedsaway) May 11, 2025 Jayden Bogle (bottom left) can be seen enjoying the lavish life in Vegas with his Leeds team-mates as they celebrate promotion Josh Brownhill and Ashley Barnes could be seen at the centre of celebrations, with one fan speculating that they are in the very same hotel as the Leeds squad. Vegas seems to be a celebratory hotpost for many, in fact. Wrexham jetted off to Sin City after gaining promotion to League One in 2024, and they have done the same again now that they are Championship bound. The scenes in Las Vegas, albeit exultant, seemed to have been toned down a little compared to Leeds' first promotion party. Following the battering of Stoke, which sealed the deal, Ramazani was also seen dancing with sunglasses on and waving a promotion flag, while speaking to some of his team-mates with a microphone. There appeared to be alcohol thrown around during the players' celebrations, with Leeds sharing footage of the 'carnage' to their social media channels. As the fans made their way out to a balcony at Elland Road, meanwhile, to greet fans, they were met by chants of 'Wilder is a w****r', aimed at Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder. Full-back Jayden Bogle was seen seemingly dancing along to the chants. Whites manager Daniel Farke, who took over the club at the start of last season when they were relegated from the Premier League, also greeted the crowd with his hair soaked. He danced along to chants of his name with flares seen let off in the crowds. Two weeks later, along came the parade. The city centre was awash with a reported 150,000 jubilant supporters en masse as the area became a sea of white, yellow, and blue. Leeds United at XS Las Vegas tonight lol — Bryce 🌰🌹 (@itzBUCKS) May 11, 2025 Ramazani was in the thick of Leeds United's promotion celebrations back in April, too The colours the fans adorned also illuminated the air as several in attendance brought flares to add to the fervent atmosphere. Leeds striker Patrick Bamford, who rarely featured during the campaign due to a series of injuries, was visibly elated at the scenes while on the open-top bus at the beginning of May. 'It's been a few years coming, obviously we missed it last time,' Bamford told LUTV as the open-top bus crawled through Leeds city centre. 'I've never seen so many people in my life, so it's brilliant. Honestly, I didn't play as much this year, but I'm making up for it a few years ago. I'm enjoying it and it's brilliant.
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Inside Leeds stars' wild title celebrations as Bamford and Ampadu ‘leave Burnley fanbase in meltdown' with karaoke song
LEEDS toasted their Championship title with wild celebrations as two stars left Burnley 'in meltdown' with a cheeky karaoke song. Advertisement 12 Leeds toasted their Championship title celebrations with a raucous party Credit: X @LUFC 12 Patrick Bamford led the way on a special karaoke night Credit: X @LUFC 12 Leeds teased Burnley after pipping them to the title Credit: X @LUFC 12 They sang 'Unwritten' after Natasha Bedingfield performed the hit at Turf Moor Credit: Rex And Thousands of supporters turned up to cheer on their side ahead of next season's Premier League return. But Leeds players continued to party into the night. And they gave Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL The Clarets had been set to clinch the Championship title before Manor Solomon's last-gasp Leeds winner. And the Lillywhites rubbed salt in the wound as Ethan Ampadu and Patrick Bamford sang 'Unwritten' at an afterparty with friends and family. Fans were quick to react, with one saying: 'One song for the Burnley fanbase in meltdown.' Advertisement Most read in Championship Exclusive BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Another declared: 'Let them enjoy themselves.' While Ampadu himself added: 'OK I know I have a sore head right now. Me and Pat actually sang this song together in pre-season.' Burnley stars serenaded by chart-topping Noughties legend in surprise scenes 12 Largie Ramazani had a dance to High School Musical Credit: X Advertisement 12 There were chants of 'Champions again, ole, ole' Credit: X @LUFC 12 Bamford got his guitar out as he sang with fans Credit: X @LUFC 12 It was a night to remember for the Lillywhites Credit: X @LUFC Meanwhile, Belgian winger Largie Ramazani got in the party mood with a karaoke rendition of 'We're all in this together' from High School Musical. Advertisement He led a jubilant singalong as pals danced around him. And there was even a spot of guitar-playing from Bamford, who performed 'Wagon Wheel' by Darius Rucker alongside some fans. Finally, Leeds star led a chant of 'Champions again ole, ole' to toast their success after chairman Paraag Marathe confirmed that Farke will stay on as manager. He said: 'I'm very excited to run it back with Daniel and collaborate with him. Advertisement 'I'm under no illusions that it is going to be easy. The past two seasons, the three promoted teams came straight back down but we have something they don't have. 'We have Daniel Farke first of all. I have ended the speculation. He is my man.' 12 There are sure to be plenty of sore heads about this morning Credit: X @LUFC 12 The party got started after a trophy parade in the city Credit: X @LUFC Advertisement 12 Leeds are hoping to show their worth in the top flight again Credit: X @LUFC 12 Leeds players will now enjoy a break before returning to the Premier League Credit: X
