By taking a third place finish in Race 1 and a fantastic race 2 win today at the “Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours”, Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) has this weekend been crowned with a remarkable third World Superbike title, powering his Ducati 1098 F08 to victory and snatching the title after round thirteen, despite there being one more round still to race at Portimao (Portugal). With a total of 410 championship points, and having achieved nine race wins and sixteen podium finishes during the season, the Australian legend Bayliss has ridden the Ducati 1098 F08 factory machine into the record books...
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An important page in the Ducati story has been written by one of the greatest champions of all times, who waves goodbye to his career from the top step of the podium.

Right from it's debut year, the Ducati 1098 F08 has demonstrated it's unbelieveable potential in international competition.

The Ducati Xerox Team understand the value of team-work. They also know that a passionate team brings out the very best in individuals. This video brings some of these team members to the fore and expresses how the roles of each individual are key to the overall success to the team.

The numerous championships won by Ducati in half a century full of challenges and successes on circuits throughout the world, from the first races with the Cucciolo to the triumphant victories with the Superbike 1098.