Tech 3 Yamaha nearing James Toseland decision

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (chopperman @ Sep 1 2009, 01:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>i reckon spies to tech3 with colin. jt will go to hayate with a yam engine. dorna want jt to stay cos hes english and yam will provide the dorna run team with an engine cos they want jt to stay in some capacity.

That sounds perfect, but is not Hayate out for 2010?

Also, if there has to be a UK rider, how dose a French team with two AMerican's look to Dorna or the rest of the world?

My crystal ball(s) say nothing to change for Colin and James. We will see a new single bike team of Spies on a yam or honda.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Traverser @ Sep 1 2009, 03:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>That sounds perfect, but is not Hayate out for 2010?
Latest rumor is Hayate staying on...powered by Yamaha.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Traverser @ Sep 1 2009, 09:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>That sounds perfect, but is not Hayate out for 2010?
only because of the kawasaki engine. kawasaki are out in every capacity next season as there dorna contract expires. but it yamaha could stump up an engine for jt/hayate/dorna deal it makes way for spies to tech3 jt stays in motogp and we keep a bike that should be fairly competitive on the grid. everyone happy

colin could end up on the hayate team as well.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (frosty58 @ Sep 1 2009, 11:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>colin could end up on the hayate team as well.
or even vermy, but if dorna are keen to keep toz cos of his passport the hayate is politicly correct.

I got the chance to meet Toseland today, albeit briefly, and what a nice guy! Anyway, I asked him about MotoGP and he said he really wants to stay, but it's now out of his hands and all he can do is try his hardest in the last four races and see what happens.

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James Toseland loses MotoGP ride:
James Toseland is likely to make a swift but reluctant return to World Superbikes in 2010 after losing his MotoGP ride.

World Superbike sensation Ben Spies has opted to quit World Superbikes and move to the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 squad where he will join fellow Texan Colin Edwards next season in an all-American team.

According to MCN sources, Toseland’s departure was finalised earlier this week after meetings between Tech 3 boss Herve Poncharal and senior Yamaha management in Milan.

Despite a hugely promising rookie campaign in 2008 when he claimed six top six finishes, the Yorkshireman has struggled to build on that success this season.

He was badly hindered by two massive pre-season crashes but only three top six finishes in the opening 13 races of 2009 have failed to save Toseland from the axe.

Spies, who recently signed a two-year deal with Yamaha, has decided to quit WSB even though he has yet to clinch the world title.

It was thought the triple American superbike champion would delay a decision on his 2010 plans until his WSB title fight with Ducati star Noriyuki Haga had been concluded.

But his decision has meant the end of Toseland’s MotoGP career after just two seasons racing against in the elite class.

MCN also understands Toseland’s manager Roger Burnett was in Milan this week trying to secure the 28-year-old British rider a place in Yamaha’s World Superbike squad as replacement for Spies.

But there is fierce competition for an R1 ride with World Supersport leader Cal Crutchlow a leading candidate. Aussie Chris Vermeulen also held talks with Yamaha management in Italy this week.

An official announcement on Spies’ decision could be made shortly with details now being leaked. If not the deal will probably made official at the Imola WSB round next weekend.

Spies’ decision to move to MotoGP will leave British fans without a home rider to support in 2010.

Source:http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/s...September/sep1709-toseland-loses-motogp-ride/

I won't believe it till an official announcement is made.


That being said, I can't wait to see Spies in the top class, although he will be on an underpowered Satelite team that really has no chance at winning races.

On top of that I can't wait to see how whomever gets the Yamaha in WSBK will fair. I guess we will find out real quick if the bike is that good or if Spies is tht good and Sykes is that bad.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SackWack @ Sep 21 2009, 05:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I won't believe it till an official announcement is made.


That being said, I can't wait to see Spies in the top class, although he will be on an underpowered Satelite team that really has no chance at winning races.

On top of that I can't wait to see how whomever gets the Yamaha in WSBK will fair. I guess we will find out real quick if the bike is that good or if Spies is tht good and Sykes is that bad.
I don't think the Yamaha's as underpowered as most of the other satellite bikes this year Colin's 'factory' tech3 bike is capable of racing pretty close to the front. Spies might not be battling for the win every week, but podiums are likely and, when conditions are are a bit unusual (like at Donnington) a win isn't out of the question.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Helix @ Sep 22 2009, 06:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I don't think the Yamaha's as underpowered as most of the other satellite bikes this year Colin's 'factory' tech3 bike is capable of racing pretty close to the front. Spies might not be battling for the win every week, but podiums are likely and, when conditions are are a bit unusual (like at Donnington) a win isn't out of the question.
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sp...new-tech3-deal/

When you read this it seems as though Spies is riding along side Colin next year.