Thanks to his exceptional efforts that saw him crowned 2022 MotoGP™ World Champion, Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) has received the 'Collare d'Oro al Merito Sportivo' in Italy for the second time.
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— Pecco Bagnaia (@PeccoBagnaia) November 14, 2022
Da Italiano non posso che essere grato di ricevere Il Collare d’Oro al Merito Sportivo.
È un vero onore per me e per la mia squadra, abbiamo ottenuto tutti insieme questo importante traguardo. @Coninews @federmoto pic.twitter.com/3j8wWS0Uc8
The 'Collare d'Oro al Merito Sportivo' is a prestigious award handed out every year to recognise outstanding sporting achievements, with Pecco also awarded the honour after his Moto2™ title victory back in 2018.
“Receiving the Collare d’Oro for Sporting Merit for the second time is a great honour, and as a MotoGP World Champion, it is something that excites me even more,” said Pecco.
“As an Italian, I can only show this award with extreme pride and esteem for the outstanding achievement that we have accomplished all together. I thank CONI and President Malagò for their trust.”