The WSB championship for 2008 began yesterday in Qatar with Ducati's new big-bore v-twin running up front all day long. In Race 1, Ducati took three of the top four positions with Troy Bayliss taking a close win ahead of Max Biaggi (both on Ducatis), while Troy Corser (Yamaha) finished third. Ruben Xaus (also on a Ducati) finished fourth.
In Race 2, Fonsi Nieto took the race win aboard his Suzuki, while Ducati took the five following finishing positions. Finishing in second and third aboard Ducatis were Ruben Xaus and Max Biaggi. Troy Bayliss finished fourth in Race 2.
Bayliss takes 38 points from the opening round, while Biaggi lies second in the championship with 36 points. For additional details, results and points, visit the official WSB site here.
