Giacomo “Ago” Agostini
15-time world champion to be our guest
When the roar of engines and the buzz of the paddock can once again be heard at Rittergut Birkhof from 31 July to 2 August, the Grand Meeting will provide yet another unmissable highlight.
When the roar of engines and the buzz of the paddock can once again be heard at Rittergut Birkhof from 31 July to 2 August, the Grand Meeting will provide yet another unmissable highlight.
The 15-time motorcycle world champion
Giacomo “Ago” Agostini is coming!
Friends and members of the MV Agusta Club Germany will be holding their German meet-up here as part of the Grand Meeting Festival on the first weekend of August.
Planned over a year in advance, between 40 and 70 of these exceptional top-class motorcycles will be on display at the Grand Meeting in a remarkable special exhibition. All model years will be represented, and a large exhibition in the paddock will showcase the breadth of this legendary brand.
MV Agusta Motor SpA is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1945. The abbreviation MV stands for Meccanica (Mechanics) Verghera, a district of Samarate where the first machines were produced. The current headquarters and main production facilities are located in Varese, between Milan and Lake Como. Agusta refers to the company’s founder, Count Domenico Agusta (1907–1971).
The company produced both everyday motorcycles and exclusive models in small batches that were sought after worldwide. The name has always been closely associated with motorcycle racing: In the Motorcycle World Championship, the works team – known as ‘Reparto Corse’ (the literal translation of ‘racing department’) – won a total of 75 world championship titles between 1952 and 1974 (38 riders’ world titles and 37 manufacturers’ world titles), making it the most successful European motorcycle manufacturer.
The most successful rider in the history of MV Agusta and the Motorcycle World Championship is Giacomo Ago Agostini, who is now 84 years old.
Thanks to the MV Agusta Club, “Ago” will be making an appearance at the Grand Meeting 2026 every three days.
Giacomo “Ago” Agostini (born 16 June 1942 in Brescia) is regarded as one of the greatest motorcycle racers in history and, with 15 world championship titles, 122 Grand Prix victories and 117 fastest laps, is the most successful rider in the history of the Motorcycle World Championship. For a time, Agostini also competed in car racing, but achieved no notable success there.
His World Championship titles
- 1966 MV Agusta 500cc class
- 1967 MV Agusta 500cc class
- 1968 MV Agusta 350cc and 500cc class
- 1969 MV Agusta 350cc and 500cc class
- 1970 MV Agusta 350cc and 500cc class
- 1971 MV Agusta 350cc and 500cc class
- 1972 MV Agusta 350cc and 500cc class
- 1973 MV Agusta 350cc class
- 1974 Yamaha 350cc class
- 1975 Yamaha 500cc class
We’re absolutely delighted that Ago is joining us, that he’ll be there for the fans – enriching the world of motorbikes and MV Agusta – and providing a real highlight.
Giacomo Agostini will, of course, be holding autograph sessions and will be appearing on the circuit with his MV Agusta in special runs at the “Racing Legends” event.
The MV Agusta Club Germany will add a unique touch to the event in these special races with up to 20 of the brand’s historic racing bikes.
So hurry up and get your tickets for the Grand Meeting 2026 – tickets are limited in 2026.
