I feel so disrespected and hurt by what Netflix has done. For someone like me, who has dedicated my life to motorsport, it’s not just about the achievements or the trophies—it’s about the legacy, the respect, and the trust we build with the people who follow our journey. So to see them use footage of my life, my races, without asking for permission, is a slap in the face.
I always thought that when documentaries are made about athletes, it’s a way to honor their story, to show the real essence of their career, their struggles, and their victories. But what Netflix did—it felt like they didn’t care about any of that. They took my footage without even the decency of asking me, of respecting the work that went into it. It’s not just about the footage. It’s about my name, my reputation, my legacy being used without any regard for my rights or my involvement. This isn’t how it should be.
I’ve spent decades building the Giacomo Agostini brand. From the early days of my racing career in the 60s and 70s, all the way to the present, it’s been about more than just winning races—it’s about representing a passion, a lifestyle, and the spirit of motorcycling. When you’ve worked that hard, when you’ve sacrificed so much, to have someone use your image, your history, and your life without permission, it makes you question everything.
What really hurts is the fact that Netflix, a platform I thought had respect for its content creators, didn’t even think it was important to come to me first. I understand they made a documentary about me, but they never consulted me about the content they were showing. They never asked me if I was comfortable with the way they portrayed certain events, or if I agreed with the footage they decided to use. It’s like they saw me as just another asset to exploit. The footage they used wasn’t just some random clips—it was personal, it was intimate. And it was used in a way that I had no control over.
The worst part of all this is that it’s not just about the money—although I’m certainly seeking compensation for the unauthorized use. It’s about respect. Respect for the athletes who shaped the sport, who built the very foundations that these streaming platforms profit from. We’re not just history to be pillaged. We’re people, we have rights, and we deserve to be treated with the dignity we earned.
This isn’t just my fight. This is for every athlete out there who has worked hard to build something and had it taken without consent. It’s about drawing a line in the sand. No one should be allowed to take your legacy and manipulate it without your say. The fact that Netflix, a company worth billions, could be so careless with something so personal is appalling. They’ve made a mistake, and I’m going to make sure they understand just how serious this is.
I have always tried to be a man of principle and integrity. My name means something to me, and I’m not going to let it be used in a way that goes against everything I stand for. This fight is not just for me—it’s for everyone who has been taken advantage of by companies that think they can get away with anything. I won’t stand for it. And I’ll make sure the world knows the truth about how Netflix treated me.
