Giacomo Agostini celebrates his 78th birthday today (June 16) so there’s no better time to reflect on the Italian’s illustrious career.
Thanks to Mortons Archive, here’s a collection of rare photographs chronicling a career which saw him win a record 15 world championships and 122 motorcycle grand prix.
Ralph Bryans on a 297cc Honda 6 leads Giacomo Agostini on a 350cc MV 3 at the 1967 Ulster GP. Copyright: Mortons Archive
Mallory Park Post TT 1968, what a line-up! Front row from left to right Mike Hailwood, Phil Read, Rod Gould, Giacomo Agostini and John Cooper. Also on the star studded grid are Pat Mahoney, Percy Tait, Percy May, Barry Randle, Brian Ball, Rex Butcher and, partially hidden behind Ago, Ray Pickrell.
The ultimate and imperious pairing, Giacomo Agostini and the MV Agusta. This is a 350cc version, at the 1968 Ulster GP. Copyright: Mortons Archive
Giacomo Agostini chats with Mike Hailwood on a 500cc Seeley, No. 44 Ken Redfern, No. 22 John Cooper at Mallory Park in September 1969. Copyright: Mortons Archive
One of the most iconic TT shots, Agostini crests the rise at the foot of Bray Hill which was forever after known as Ago’s Leap. Copyright: Mortons Archive
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