A motorcycle is like an unlocked revolver, said the legendary Agostini in Brno
Motorcycle racing fans welcomed the icon of this sport, the “divine” Giacomo Agostini, in Brno with a thunderous standing ovation. One of the best motorcycle riders in history showed up at the Bonmoto specialty store.
Giacomo Agostini at an autograph event in Brno.
| Video: Diary/Sabir Agalarov
The 80-year-old former competitor remembers Brno as one of the best. As in “fast and dangerous.” “I’m very sorry that there are no more races in Brno, it’s a question of money. What if we open a public collection here, friends, for the reopening of the Brno Grand Prix,” suggested Giacomo Agostini with a smile.
People got stuck on the Brno observation wheel, the staff there forgot them
The fans present had the opportunity to ask Agostini questions. He replied: “A motorcycle is like an unlocked revolver, you have to be very careful with it, especially nowadays when it’s crazy and everyone has a phone in their hand. And he continued: “I really liked Franta Šťastny, he was a great guy, we always had something to say to each other,” said the legendary competitor.
When asked what the difference is between today’s races and those of the past, Giacomo Agostini replied: “Today the bike is so packed with electronics that there is little space left for the rider himself.”