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A host of MotoGP stars have become torchbearers for the Milan Olympics
A number of MotoGP stars, such as Pecco Bagnaia and Giacomo Agostini, will serve as torchbearers for the Milan Winter Olympics in 2026. The Winter Olympic Games are scheduled in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo from 6 to 22 February, with the opening ceremony at the San Siro Stadium where the Olympic cauldron will be lit. The traditional Olympic torch relay started on 26 November 2025 in Greece, reaching Italy on 6 December, with various Italian sports stars participating, including MotoGP figures. Max Biaggi and Danilo Petrucci were among the initial torchbearers, with Tony Cairoli and Paolo Simoncelli also taking part. Notably, Giacomo Agostini and Pecco Bagnaia will carry the torch later in January and January 11, respectively. Valentino Rossi was notably absent from the list of Italian torchbearers, whereas other motorsport personalities like Antonio Giovinazzi and Antonio Fuoco participated in the relay as well.
