Tech 3 Yamaha rider Colin Edwards confirmed that he will continue with the team in MotoGP in 2009.
The experience Texan rider has agreed a new one-year contract for next year after enjoying the best spell of his premier class career with Herve Poncharal´s satellite Yamaha squad.
The 34-year-old has already scored two podium finishes, four top five finishes and one pole position in 2008. He has also been on the front row four times and currently sits in the top five in the general standings.
Next year will be Edwards fifth season with Yamaha in MotoGP. During his time in Grand Prix to date he has been one of the most consistent performers in the championship, scoring points in all but ten of his 94 MotoGP races.
“I am very happy to renew my contract with the Tech 3 team and Yamaha for 2009. It is also extra special for me to be able to announce it at my home race in Laguna Seca.” Colin Edwards said.
” I have always had a fantastic rapport with the American fans, and a great relationship with many people at Yamaha US. It is no secret that I had agreed with Yamaha to finish my MotoGP career at the end of 2008 and continue my racing career with them in America. But as soon as I began working with the Tech 3 team I instantly formed a great relationship with my guys. A big part of me wanting to stay is down to them, particularly Herve Poncharal and my crew chief Gary Reynders, but it has been a real team effort. With the amazing amount of work and dedication shown by Yamaha staff throughout last winter, I knew I wasn’t ready to leave MotoGP before the season had even started. The fact that I have been able to produce the best form of my MotoGP career this season speaks volumes for the effort and commitment the Tech 3 team has put in.”
“I am also thankful to Yamaha for continuing to give me their full support, and giving me the chance to continue our long and successful relationship, which I have always valued very highly. I started my career with Yamaha and first and foremost I have always considered myself part of the Yamaha family and I’d like to say a big personal thanks to Masao Furusawa, Lin Jarvis and Bob Starr. Across Japan, Europe and America, their support has been essential in securing this new deal. I believe I still have a lot to offer MotoGP, and I can assure the staff and management at Tech 3 and Yamaha that I will be giving it my all to produce the results all of us deserve, starting this weekend at Laguna Seca.” Edwards added.
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