The Italian Grand Prix of MotoGP at the Mugello Circuit drew an extraordinary crowd throughout the entire race weekend, peaking on Sunday with 84,000 fans as three Ducatis once again claimed the podium at the Tuscan circuit.

It was a day to remember for Marc Marquez, who achieved a double victory by winning the Sprint race and emerging triumphant in the main event — particularly in the thrilling first laps filled with overtakes and borderline contact with Pecco Bagnaia and his brother Alex, before Di Giannantonio joined the party and claimed third place.

Bagnaia finished fourth, cheered on by ecstatic fans and watched by a veritable parade of sports and entertainment celebrities. From the Hollywood red carpet came actors Keanu Reeves and Eric Bana for the chequered flag moment, while singer Cesare Cremonini smiled in front of the special VR46 livery dedicated to his tour. The pit lane featured familiar faces such as DJ Carl Cox and World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro.

Local political figures were also in attendance: Eugenio Giani, President of the Tuscany Region; Sara Funaro, Mayor of Florence and the Metropolitan City; and Federico Ignesti, Mayor of Scarperia e San Piero. They were joined by regional councillors Fiammetta Capirossi and Cristiano Benucci, and Tommaso Triberti, President of the Mugello Mountain Union of Municipalities.

It was a true spectacle — on track, in the stands, and even in the skies above the circuit, as the HH-101A helicopter of the Italian Air Force, from the 9th Wing “Francesco Baracca” in Grazzanise, flew overhead before the race start, trailing a massive Italian flag.

“A fantastic day — the satisfaction is huge, just like the emotion of seeing the passion from all these fans who arrived days in advance by tent, campervan, or any means they could, making the Mugello week so special,” smiled Paolo Poli, CEO and Director of the Mugello Circuit.

It was a truly Italian celebration, opened by the national anthem sung by Pierdavide Carone, and closed with the traditional track invasion set to the music of multi-gold DJ Federico Scavo and motorcycling legend Marco Melandri.

This is the final snapshot from the Mugello podium — and the question on everyone’s lips:
“How long until we’re back here next year?”