I was reading some interesting stuff on the MotoGP and the name Giacomo Agostini came up of course. With a total of 122 GP wins and 15 World Championships to his name, he is often considered the best motorcycle racer of all time. Just over half of his wins and titles were in the 500 c.c.Class, with the remainder in the 350c.c. Class and he owns 10 Isle of Man TT wins as well, though he did boycott the race when his good friend and fellow racer, Gilberto Parlotti, died in a crash on that course.
'Ago', as he was affectionately called, rode most of his career for MV Agusta, but did have a brief stint with Yamaha. He retired from motorcycle racing in 1977 but went in to Formula 1 racing for a few years. Eventually he returned to bikes and worked as a team manager for a few years as well.
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| Handsome devil, isn't he? |
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| 'Ago' rode a few years for Yamaha |
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| Agostini in action |
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| Flying over Ballaugh Bridge at the Isle of Man TT |
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| MV Agusta and MotoGP legendary rider Giacomo Agostini |
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