Giacomo Agostini 7 consecutive Grand Prix wins 1972
Eight-time 500cc World Champion with a record seven consecutive titles.
Giacomo Agostini has won the most championships, with eight, including a record seven consecutive championships from 1966 to 1972.
Quick Facts
- Rider
- Giacomo Agostini
- Nationality
- Italian
- Factory team
- MV Agusta
- Season
- 1972
- Career world championships
- 15 (8 in 350 cc / 0.4 L, 7 in 500 cc / 0.5 L)
- Career grand prix wins
- 122
- Career span
- 1964–1974
Lore & Background
Agostini's eight 500cc World Championships are the most in the premier class history. His seven consecutive titles from 1966 to 1972 remain a record.
Reader's Guide
Agostini's career in Grand Prix motorcycle racing spanned from 1964 to 1977. He won eight premier-class championships, all in the 500cc era.
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