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AGO’S PERSONAL MUSEUM OPENS TO THE PUBLIC W hen it comes to Grand Prix racers, Giacomo Agostini is a legend who stands on his own. With five World Championship titles, 123 Grand Prix victories, 18 Italian Championships titles, 10 Tourist Trophies’ wins for a total of 311 victorious races Agostini’s racing career is the most successful in history. Taking place over a near two-decade run from the early 60s to the late 70s, most of Agostini’s career was spent under the MV Agusta colours. Memorabilia from his long career now officially has its place in a museum to preserve and share it with MV Agusta enthusiasts and racing fans from all over the world. The museum was designed as a private trophy room by architect Michele Giavarini for the champion to keep his more than 350 trophies, with the idea of also opening it to the public. Located in Agostini’s home town of Bergamo, the museum hosts some of the historic bikes used by Agostini as well as helmets, race suits and personal objects, displayed in chronological order. 90 KIWI RIDER