MotoGP Honors Legend Giacomo Agostini with Bronze Statue Unveiled in Hometown of Lovere
Lovere, Italy – May 24, 2025 — In a heartfelt tribute to one of the sport’s most iconic figures, MotoGP and the Municipality of Lovere have unveiled a life-sized bronze statue of Giacomo Agostini, the most successful rider in Grand Prix motorcycle racing history. The statue was inaugurated today in a public ceremony attended by fans, local officials, and representatives from Dorna Sports.
The statue, placed in the town’s central Piazza XIII Martiri, captures Agostini in full racing gear, holding his helmet and gazing toward the lakefront – a symbol of both his racing legacy and his deep ties to the picturesque town where he was born and raised.
Agostini, now 82, attended the ceremony and was visibly moved as he addressed the crowd.
“It’s a great honor to see this monument in the place where everything began for me,” Agostini said. “This town shaped who I am, and I hope this statue inspires young riders to chase their dreams with passion and discipline.”
With 15 world championships and 122 Grand Prix victories between 1964 and 1977, Agostini remains an enduring symbol of Italian motorsport excellence. The statue’s creation was a joint initiative between MotoGP and local authorities, who commissioned renowned sculptor Davide Rivalta for the work.
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, praised Agostini’s legacy at the event: “Giacomo didn’t just win races — he shaped the culture of this sport. This tribute is long overdue and richly deserved.”
The unveiling is part of a broader effort by MotoGP to celebrate its legends and preserve the sport’s history. The statue will also serve as a cultural landmark, expected to boost tourism in the town of Lovere, which has already seen increased visitor interest thanks to Agostini’s international fame.
Local residents gathered in large numbers to celebrate their hometown hero, many of them wearing vintage MV Agusta merchandise in homage to the machines Agostini famously rode during his illustrious career.
The statue is now open to the public and is expected to become a pilgrimage site for motorsport fans around the world.
