Edwards Back To Yamaha For 2010
Cycle News Staff | October 1, 2009
The Monster Tech 3 Yamaha team confirmed today that Colin Edwards will remain with the squad for the 2010 – giving the satellite Yamaha team an all-Texas pairing of Edwards and Ben Spies.Edwards has agreed to a new one-year contract with four races remaining in what has been his most successful MotoGP season to date. The Texan is currently sixth in the MotoGP World Championship with a best result of second in the British Grand Prix at Donington Park.”I am delighted that Colin will remain with the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team in 2010, team owner Herve Poncharal said. “He has proved once again in 2009 that he remains one of the world’s best riders and he is a tremendous asset for Tech 3, Yamaha and Monster. Colin has been an integral part of our recent success and his dedication and impressive performances mean his new contract is thoroughly deserved.”Poncharal also acknowledged the signing of Spies to the team.”It also gives me great pleasure to welcome Ben to Tech 3. It’s a very exciting prospect having a rider of Ben’s caliber join our team. Everybody is aware that he is a rider with incredible talent and huge potential, which he has proved with some outstanding performances for Yamaha in World Superbikes this season. And I have no doubt that together with Tech 3, Yamaha and Monster that Ben will be a big success in 2010 in MotoGP. Colin and Ben together means Tech 3 will arguably field its strongest ever line-up and everybody in the team can look forward to 2010 with tremendous excitement and optimism.”Finally I would also like to thank James Toseland. He has been one of the most determined and dedicated riders ever to work with Tech 3. I have nothing but admiration for James and it has been a privilege working with him. I wish him all the best for the future.”
