Tom Brady is in Venice to support his E1 boat racing team, and the legendary quarterback completed a pass on the scenic Grand Canal ahead of the city’s Grand Prix.
Along with Rafael Nadal, Chelsea legend Didier Drogba and F1 star Sergio Perez, Brady joined the ranks of E1 owners last year.
And Brady shared a memorable moment with Team Brady pilot Emma Kimiläinen as he completed a pass to her over the water.
The former Patriots passer remarked ‘that’s a long way across there’ before effortlessly putting the ball in Kimiläinen’s lap.
He then added after the catch, ‘That’s what’s gonna happen on Sunday too [in the race.]
Tom Brady was all smiles as he hung out near the famous Grand Canal in Venice, Italy
Brady showed off his impressive arm strength as he threw a ball onto a boat in the canal
Team Brady pilot Emma Kimiläinen was delighted to haul in the pass from the NFL legend
Ben King, Sam Coleman, Brady, Kimilainen and Joe Sturdy attend the E1 Venice GP 2024 at Hotel St Regis
Brady was also seen next alongside Sophi Horne, the co-founder of Seabird Technologies, which designs the electric boats used on the F1 tour.
They were previously seen together last year when Brady was announced as a new E1 owner.
‘E1 combines several things I love – speed, intensity, being on the water, intense competition, and innovative leaders,’ said Brady in a statement.
‘I’m excited to join Rafael Nadal, Didier Drogba, and Sergio Perez, all great athletes with the same desire to compete at the highest level and work together to help make the boating industry more sustainable, create incredible events, and especially to win.
Alejandro Agag, Brady, Sophi Horne and E1 CEO Rodi Basso are seen on Friday afternoon
Brady and Horne also sat on a panel next to Kimiläinen ahead of the race on Sunday
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Horne previously added of Brady’s E1 involvement, ‘… When you talk to Tom Brady, it’s interesting to hear that he’s very passionate and has a relationship with the water,’ she told Luxuo.
‘It’s something very dear to him because he’s spent a lot of time on the water and has so many memories from taking his kids to sea, so it’s a heartfelt project. The owners have taken their time to consider E1 and they want to be a part of it.’
Brady’s appearance in Venice comes after his now-infamous roast on Netflix, in which comedians and former teammates – among other topics – repeatedly leveled jokes about his previous marriage with Gisele Bundchen.
A source told People afterwards that Bundchen was left angered the special, saying she ‘was deeply disappointed by the disrespectful portrayal of her family on Sunday evening’s roast show’.
Brady’s trip to Italy comes after he was roasted by comedians and ex-teammates on Netflix
‘As always, [Bundchen’s] priority is to support her children who were affected by the irresponsible content that was broadcasted,’ the insider went on.
However, in response to that, a source told Page Six, ‘Everything was all in good fun. Gisele needs to get a sense of humor.’
Brady and Bundchen announced their separation in October 2022.
Since then, he has been linked to model Irina Shayk, who previously dated Cristiano Ronaldo and Bradley Cooper.
