Olympic bronze and a shoutout to Maranello: Matteo Rizzo’s iconic “Forza Ferrari” moment. Italian figure skater Matteo Rizzo delivers his best skate of the season at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Skating in front of a home crowd, Matteo Rizzo turned in his best performance of the season during the Olympic team event, playing a crucial role in helping Italy secure a historic bronze medal. It was the first team figure skating medal in Winter Olympics history for the country — and it came on Italian ice.

A skate fueled by home ice energy

Matteo Rizzo looked sharp, confident, and fully locked in from the opening moments of his program. His speed across the ice, clean elements, and controlled landings reflected an athlete peaking at exactly the right time. With every completed jump and every musical accent hit, the crowd inside the arena grew louder.

This wasn’t just a strong skate — it was a statement performance, one that anchored Italy’s team effort and kept them firmly in medal contention.

The message that stole the broadcast

During the TV coverage, each athlete was invited to send a short message to the fans watching around the world. Rizzo’s choice instantly went viral.

“Forza Ferrari.”

Simple. Playful. And unmistakably Italian.

The message lit up social media, drawing smiles from motorsport fans and skating followers alike. In a single phrase, Rizzo managed to connect Italy’s Olympic moment with the country’s legendary racing passion — a nod that felt perfectly at home in front of the Tifosi.

Italy’s first team medal, at home

The bronze medal marked a milestone for Italian figure skating. Competing against the traditional powerhouses of the sport, Italy’s team showed depth, consistency, and nerves of steel when it mattered most.

For Matteo Rizzo, skating on home ice at an Olympic Games already carried enormous emotional weight. Adding a podium finish — and helping write a new chapter in Italian Olympic history — made the moment even more special.

A moment to remember

From a season-best performance to a viral message that captured the spirit of Italian sport, Matteo Rizzo’s team event skate at Milano Cortina 2026 will be remembered long after the medals were awarded.

Italy has its first Olympic team medal in figure skating. The crowd had its hero. And the message was loud and clear:

Forza Ferrari. 🇮🇹

FORZA FERRARI! 😅

Matteo Rizzo had the Tifosi on his side as he helped Italy skate to its first team medal in Winter Olympics history. 🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/MjJw63bqjy

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