Italian · Lovere, Italy · Born 16 June 194215 World Championship titles — Giacomo Agostini is the most decorated motorcycle racer in history.
Giacomo Agostini won 15 world championships across the 350cc and 500cc classes during the 1960s and 1970s, a record for motorcycle Grand Prix racing that remains unmatched, and his 122 Grand Prix victories stood as the all-time record for decades. Riding for MV Agusta and later Yamaha, the Italian's dominance through his peak years made him one of the most successful competitors in the history of any motorsport discipline, and he later became a team manager after retiring from racing.
Most successful motorcycle Grand Prix racer with 15 world titles
His 15 world championships are the most in motorcycle racing history — a record that will almost certainly never be broken.
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Smooth, calculated riding style with exceptional racecraft and consistency
Lasting Impact
Greatest motorcycle racer of all time with record 122 GP wins and 15 world championships
Career Honours
- World Champion 15x (500cc 8x, 350cc 7x)
- 122 Grand Prix wins
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