Italian · Turin, Italy · Born 14 January 1997Italian MotoGP rider and two-time world champion, known for his precision, racecraft and dominant performances with Ducati in the premier class
Pecco Bagnaia is Italy's back-to-back MotoGP World Champion with Ducati, winning in 2022 and 2023 after an extraordinary comeback from 91 points behind Fabio Quartararo in 2022. His exceptional corner speed, intelligent race management, and ability to develop the Ducati to its maximum potential have made him one of the finest technical riders in MotoGP history. His championships have restored Italian pride in the sport.
MotoGP World Champion and Ducati's star rider
How They Played
Aggressive and precise rider known for strong race pace and late-race comebacks
Lasting Impact
Modern MotoGP champion who helped establish Ducati's dominance in premier class
Career Honours
- MotoGP World Champion 2022
- MotoGP World Champion 2023
- Moto2 World Champion 2018
- MotoGP Italian Grand Prix Winner 2021
- MotoGP Aragon Grand Prix Winner 2021
- MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix Winner 2021
- MotoGP Algarve Grand Prix Winner 2021
- MotoGP Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Winner 2022
- MotoGP French Grand Prix Winner 2022
- MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix Winner 2022
- MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix Winner 2022
- MotoGP Aragon Grand Prix Winner 2022
- MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix Winner 2022
- MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix Winner 2022
- MotoGP Valencia Grand Prix Winner 2022
Italian Athletes