England’s James Toseland racing his HANNspree Ten Kate Honda, wins the World Superbike championship for the second time despite playing second fiddle to Japan’s Noriyuki Haga at Magny-Cours, France.
Conquering the feat as a double World Superbike champion, the time is right for Toseland to pit his skills against the likes of multiple champions Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner, the latest in a long line of Australians to hold the world title.
Toseland, the 2004 champion beat Haga by a close margin of two points, 415 to 413.
World Superbike results, Overall Standings:
1. James Toseland (GB) 415 points
2. Noriyuki Haga (Jpn) 413
3. Max Biaggi (Ita) 397
4. Troy Bayliss (Aus) 372
5. Troy Corser (Aus) 292
6. Ruben Xaus (Spa) 201
World Superbike Championship at Magny-Cours, France Picture Gallery
Via: BBC
