Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia racing through a corner

MotoGP

Francesco Bagnaia

Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia is one of MotoGP’s elite riders. Known for his smooth style, strategic brilliance, and fierce determination, Pecco has built a reputation as both a race winner and a championship mainstay.

Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia being interviewed

About

francesco bagnaia

Team: Ducati Lenovo Team
Country: Italy
Date of birth: January 14th, 1997
Birthplace: Turin, Italy

Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia celebrating victory

Career achievements

World Champion of 2022/2023 MotoGP

Multiple Grand Prix wins across 2022-2025

Key rider in Ducati's championship campaign

Biography of Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia

Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia is an Italian MotoGP World Champion and one of the sport’s most formidable competitors. Born on January 14, 1997, in Turin, Italy, he started racing in minimotos at a young age and quickly climbed through the ranks of Italian and European junior series. After claiming the Moto2 World Championship in 2018, he graduated to MotoGP with the Ducati Lenovo Team in 2019.
Bagnaia secured his first premier-class victory at Le Mans in 2022, capping the season by winning the MotoGP World Championship. Since then, he has consistently delivered top results—characterized by precision overtakes, exceptional tire management, and cool racecraft under pressure.

Off-track, Pecco embodies the spirit of modern MotoGP: fan-engaging, media-savvy, and humble. With Alpinestars, he relies on their high-performance gear—from race leathers to gloves—for every lap.

In his mid-20s and at the peak of his powers, Francesco Bagnaia continues to push boundaries and inspire the next generation of riders.