Max Biaggi triumphs again in the WSBK race in Misano and takes home his eighth victory of the season. This is the fourth consecutive affirmation for the four-time world champion on the heels of the double victory in the United States round. Max is the leader now more than ever in the world championship rankings and has now widened the gap over second place Leon Haslam, on Suzuki, to 37 points (307 vs 270). There was a 15 point gap before this triumphant Romagna weekend.

WSBK Riders standings:

1 M. Biaggi ITA  307
2 L. Haslam GBR  270
3 C. Checa ESP  172
4 J. Rea GBR  158 
5 N. Haga JPN  151
6 T. Corser AUS 149
7 J. Toseland  GBR  138
8 M. Fabrizio ITA  131
9 L. Camier GBR  130
10 C. Crutchlow  GBR  120
11 S. Guintoli FRA  116
12 S. Byrne GBR  97
13 J. Smrz CZE  61
14 R. Xaus ESP 53
15 L. Scassa ITA  53