WATCH: Iconic Olympic high-jump gold medalist Gianmarco Tamberi jumps over an F1 car during Italian GP

Gianmarco Tamberi is attending the Italian GP at Monza.

WATCH: Iconic Olympic high-jump gold medalist Gianmarco Tamberi jumps over an F1 car during Italian GP

Gianmarco Tamberi jumps over an F1 show car at the Italian GP

The Italian GP is one of the most anticipated rounds on the Formula 1 calendar. The weekend at Monza witnesses a passionate Italian crowd that cheers for Scuderia Ferrari. Drivers and fans love the ‘Temple of Speed’ with big names from different fields attending the race. Olympic gold medalist Gianmarco Tamberi is one of the stars present at Monza this weekend.

Tamberi is one of the best high jumpers in the world. The Italian won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. The 31-year-old showcased his skills at the Italian GP as he got the chance to jump over an F1 show car. The show car had an eye-catching livery that promoted Formula 1’s goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2030.

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Gianmarco Tamberi easily jumped over the car with the crowd cheering for the local hero. Certainly, the Tifosi appreciated the effort of the Olympian. Tamberi got the opportunity to be part of the F1 paddock at the Italian GP, a moment of pride for the 31-year-old. Perhaps, the Italian can use such demo cars to practice for his next championship.

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Ferrari drivers, Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc after Italian GP Qualifying
Ferrari drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc after Italian GP Qualifying. (image via IMAGO)

The 2023 Italian GP is proving to be a thrilling contest. Fans were shocked after an exciting Qualifying session as Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz defeated Max Verstappen to take pole position. Charles Leclerc put his Ferrari on the second row as he qualified P3 in the session. Although, a rather small margin separated the top 3.

Fans are hoping for an entertaining main race. Sainz will be tasked to try and hold position to bring home Ferrari’s first win of the season in front of the home crowd. Although, Max Verstappen is expected to enjoy a pace advantage thanks to the dominant Red Bull. However, things can shake up quickly at the Italian GP as witnessed in the past.

Thus, Gianmarco Tamberi jumped over an F1 show car at the Italian GP. The Olympic gold medalist got the chance to attend the race weekend at Monza. The 31-year-old seems to have provided fans with an entertaining site during his visit. Now, Tamberi would be looking to witness an action-packed race at the ‘Temple of Speed.’

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