Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia, Italian motorcycle champion of 27 years, has already left an indelible mark on the world of motorcycling. Originally from Torino, Bagnaia conquered three world titles: one in Moto2 in 2018 and two consecutive in MotoGP in 2022 and 2023.
A success that makes it one of the few riders to have retained the title in the premier class for two years in a row, confirming himself as a true star of the circuit.
Beginnings and early career of Pecco Bagnaia
Bagnaia's passion for two wheels blossomed since he was a child, leading him to participate in the Italian MiniGP championship in 2009. His career gained momentum in 2011 with the move to CIV in the classroom 125GP, where it reaches the top becoming Italian champion in 2013. These early successes laid the foundation for his rise in the world of professional racing.
Rise in Moto2 and MotoGP
2014 marks Bagnaia's debut in MotoGP in Moto3, with his first victory coming in 2016. The real turning point, however, came in 2018, when he became world champion in Moto2, opening the doors of MotoGP. Already in 2019, with the team Pramac Racing, shows its value, and in 2021, joining the DucatiLenovoTeam, begins to dominate the scene with two consecutive world titles in 2022 and 2023.
Here is the summary of the dates:
- 2014: debut in Moto3.
- 2018: world champion in Moto2.
- 2019: debut in MotoGP with Pramac Racing.
- 2021: entry into the Ducati Lenovo Team.
Personal curiosities about Pecco Bagnaia
The nickname “Pecco” was given to him by his sister Carola as a child, unable to pronounce “Francesco”. In addition to his passion for motorbikes, Bagnaia is a fervent fan of the Juventus and has been in a relationship with since 2016 Domizia Castagnini, reflecting a balance between professional and private life that characterizes him even off the slopes.
Recent developments and future goals
In recent pre-season testing a Sepang, Bagnaia impressed by closing in second position, showing that he is already in excellent shape for the 2024 championship. His objectives are clear: confirm himself as world champion e win as many races as possible, demonstrating his inexhaustible thirst for victory.
