Forty-one years old and still beating riders almost half his age, Max Biaggi aka the Roman Emperor or the Black Corsair took home his sixth World title on Sunday, his second in World Superbikes and the Italian also gave Aprilia the manufacturers title as well (with a little help from Eugene Laverty and Chaz Davies).
This is season long tribute gallery dedicated to the new 2012 World Superbike champion, that starts from the final round of the season at Magny-Cours and goes all the way back to the opening round at Phillip Island.
Enjoy the pics.
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