Running an American and an Englishman within a French structure, Tech 3 Yamaha add Italy to their international presence with a new sponsorship deal announced at Mugello.

Herve Poncharal´s satellite outfit have come to an agreement with Antonio Lupi S.p.a, a company specializing in bathroom furniture design and production. The one year deal has an option for 2009, and will see the Florentine company’s logo displayed on the bikes of Colin Edwards and James Toseland for the rest of the season.

`The brand values of Antonio Lupi S.p.a are for excellence and attention to detail which mirrors that of Tech 3 Yamaha,´ said Poncharal on the deal.

Amidst the showers of Mugello, Edwards and Toseland will not be throwing in the towel in their search for pole position this afternoon, aiming to continue Tech 3 Yamaha´s exceptional start to 2008.