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One hand on the trophy for Bayliss.
Troy Bayliss has moved to within striking distance of the World Superbike title after extending his championship lead to 101 points with a victory in the first race at Donington Park.
Roberts targets Superbike switch.
Brendan Roberts is setting his sights firmly on a graduation to the World Superbike Championship next season after a series of recent tests.
Brands Hatch - Qualifying times (2).
1. Troy Bayliss AUS Ducati Xerox 1098 F08 1min 25.898 secs 2. Ryuichi Kiyonari JPN Hannspree Ten Kate Honda CBR1000RR 1min 25.920 secs 3. Max Neukirchner GER Alstare Suzuki GSX-R1000 1min 25.958 secs
Brno - Race results (1).
1. Troy Bayliss AUS Ducati Xerox 1098 F08 20 laps 2. Troy Corser AUS Yamaha Motor Italia YZF-R1 +1.468secs 3. Michel Fabrizio ITA Ducati Xerox 1098 F08 +3.272secs
Misano - Race results (2).
1. Ruben Xaus SPA Sterilgarda Go Eleven 1098 RS08 39mins 19.710secs 24 laps 2. Max Biaggi ITA Sterilgarda Go Eleven 1098 RS08 +1.035secs 3. Troy Bayliss AUS Ducati Xerox 1098 F08 +4.158secs
True to form, Bayliss wins again at Assen
Making mistakes seemed to be the order of the day for many riders at Assen in the first Superbike race as most of the top men had one moment or another in the Dutch sunshine.
PICTURES: 2008 Ducati Xerox livery.
The bike was unveiled during an official presentation at Jerez. Bayliss was absent from the event as he continues to recuperate from a fractured collarbone - but the Australian will return to the track at the next test session, to be held at Qatar on February 12.