Although his father was not a racer himself, he followed the sport closely, both professional and amateur, and made a key decision that would influence the future champion.
"When I was little I went to grands prix with my father and uncle and that led me to trying a Minicross race when I was six years old," Bagnaia, now 25, previously told crash.net.
"Pecco" -- his sister could not say his name when he was born and the nickname stuck -- was hooked.
From junior motocross he evolved to track racing... Читать дальше...