Tech3 have this morning confirmed that Repsol Honda exile Andrea Dovizioso has signed for the team and will ride alongside Cal Crutchlow in Monster Yamaha colours in 2012.

Dovizioso did the deal late last week and it is something of a coup for team boss Poncharal as the Italian is third in this year's MotoGP world championship standings with only three races left to run.

"I'm happy to have reached this agreement with Tech 3 for next year and I want to thank Hervé Poncharal for the opportunity he is giving me. I am excited to become part of Hervé's squad and to be teamed with Cal. I am sure this new challenge will be exciting, motivating and fun. Now that 2012 is sorted I want to focus on finishing the season in the best possible way," said Dovizioso.