Toseland delight at world title
James Toseland revealed his relief at finally sealing the World Superbike Championship title and the first ever constructors' title for HANNspree Ten Kate Honda.The 27-year-old, who will move to Moto GP next season, picked up the title for the second time after winning at Magny-Cours on Sunday.
The Briton finished two points clear of Japan's Noriyuki Haga, who triumphed in both races on Sunday to finish second ahead of Max Biaggi.
And after ending his World Superbike career in style, Toseland expressed his delight to be leaving the sport at the very top.
He said: "This is my way of saying thank you to everyone who has supported me through my Superbike career - my friends, my family, my sponsors, FGSport and the whole Superbike team and of course, HANNspree Ten Kate Honda.
"I can leave for MotoGP with my head held high and the knowledge that I gave this championship my all until the very last race.
"I have led the championship from Qatar and what an incredible championship it has been. I think this has been the best World Superbike season I have ever experienced and I have been riding in the series for seven years now.
"The standard of riding has been incredible and I have enjoyed battling with all of the riders - Bayliss, Corser, Biaggi, Haga - the list goes on! I have been pushed to the absolute limit and to win the championship by just two points is unbelievable."
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