Bagnaia Vs. Imola: Here's What Two-Time MotoGP World Champ Thinks Of The Lamborghini Temerario

Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia is no stranger to speed. As a two-time MotoGP World Champion, the 28-year-old rider from Turin, Italy, has conquered some of the fastest circuits in the world on two wheels. Bagnaia claimed back-to-back world titles in the 2022 and 2023 seasons and has since racked up 40 wins and 78 podiums.

Having said that, nothing had prepared him for what was in store when he swapped his leathers for a carbon fiber seat, when he got to test one of Lamborghini’s latest supercars, the Temerario, out on the race track at Imola. More specifically, it was the lightweight Alleggerita model.

What ties Bagnaia to Lamborghini is his lucky number 63 on his Ducati Desmosedici. 1963, of course, is the same year that Ferruccio Lamborghini founded the company in Sant’Agata Bolognese, and Bagnaia’s race number is a nod to the year that Automobili Lamborghini was born.

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“I’d never felt anything like it. Rather than a turbo, it almost feels like it has a naturally aspirated engine with an enhanced intake. I was astounded not only by that, but also by how easy it is to drive. It makes for a stunning combination.” – Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia

Coming to the Temerario (Italian for ‘fierce and courageous’), it is Lamborghini’s successor to the much-loved V10-powered Huracán. Beyond the all-new styling, the Italian marque’s entry-level supercar packs a new formula under the skin, pairing a twin-turbo V8 with three electric motors for a combined 920 horsepower. Built upon the same high-performance electrified vehicle (HPEV) platform introduced on its current Revuelto flagship, the Temerario gets to 62 mph in 2.7 seconds and goes on to a top speed of 213 mph.

The Temerario is built for the modern era, lighter, sharper, and more advanced than its predecessor. While the plug-in hybrid architecture is a sign of keeping with the times, the V8 that screams to a motorcycle-like 10,000 rpm should keep fans happy.

From the saddle of a Ducati to the cockpit of a Lamborghini, Bagnaia has now embraced two of Italy’s most iconic performance brands, making for a symbolic moment. If you want to see how the Temerario stacks up against a Ducati Panigale V4, the two went up against each other on the main straight at Imola, not too long ago. View all Lamborghinis and Ducatis for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the links below.

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