MotoGP People
Published on June 22, 2025 • 05:00 by Michel Dubois

The buzz on social media: Pecco Bagnaia comes face to face with his doppelganger at Mugello!

Two-time MotoGP world champion Pecco Bagnaia shares a moment with his lookalike in the Mugello paddock.

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You're not interested enough in social media to follow several hundred drivers, but you don't like to miss any of the little stories that animate MotoGP (Moto2 and Moto3), the World SBK and the other categories? This daily column is made for you, to start the day off right while waiting for more substantial but sometimes less unusual articles! Today, discover the unusual encounter of Pecco Bagnaia.

The Italian Grand Prix at Mugello isn't just about the competition on the track. It's also a chance for moments of relaxation and surprises in the paddock, as evidenced by the video posted by the MotoGP Instagram account, in which Pecco Bagnaia crosses paths with his doppelganger.

In the sequence, the two-time MotoGP world champion appears, smiling, facing a young man who bears a striking resemblance to him. The atmosphere is cheerful: Bagnaia, amused, exchanges a few words and jokes with his “alter ego.” This unusual moment comes as Bagnaia is going through a mixed season, marked by the pressure of competition and the desire to shine in front of his Italian home crowd.

After a third-place finish in the Mugello Sprint, the rider expressed his disappointment at not being able to offer more to his fans, but also his determination to progress and give his best in the main race. While the Italian Grand Prix promises to be a crucial event for Pecco Bagnaia and Ducati, this encounter with his double will remain a fond memory.