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Tech 3 Yamaha would like to announce that it has secured the services of James Toseland for the 2008 season. The British rider will begin his MotoGP career with the Yamaha factory supported organisation next year.

Toseland ・who is currently leading the Superbike World Championship by 43 points ・has already proved his racing credentials. He was the youngest ever World Superbike Champion in 2004 and is aiming to secure the title once again this season.

的 am delighted to have secured a rider of James・calibre and am looking forward to working with him,・says Team Principal Herve Poncharal. 撤rocuring James is a major coup for Tech 3 Yamaha and for the MotoGP championship in extending our reach into Northern Europe. It is an exciting time for us all and I am certain that he will be an integral part of the team痴 future.・

Further details, including James・team structure will be announced in due course.