Congratulation to Max Biaggi (Aprilia Racing) for winning the first race of the season in Superbike Championship at Melbourne, Phillip Island . Second place goes to Marco Melandri from BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the third place goes to Sylvian Guintoli (Team Effenbert Liberty Racing). Carlos Checa suffered a high-side fall while leading the race and Tom Sykes from Kawasaki Racing Team come fourth. BMW has produced the best performance so far in their participation in World Superbike Championhip.