New world champion Valentino Rossi, of Yamaha, rides in front of Honda's Nicky Hayden during a free practice session yesterday ahead of the weekend's Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island. Rossi has an enviable record at Phillip Island, including title-winning victories as part of a five-year unbeaten streak in 2001 and 2004.

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