After a mixed 2024 season at KTM, Jack Miller has found a new base for 2025: the Pramac Yamaha team. A choice that delights the Australian, who has always dreamed of driving an M1.
After years of following in the footsteps of big names like
Jorge Lorenzo et Valentino RossiJack Miller finally has the opportunity to pilot a
Yamaha in MotoGP. Signed for one season with
Pramac for 2025, the Australian joins a team which is beginning its first season with the Japanese brand, after racing on Ducati between 2018 and 2020 before moving to KTM.
Millerwho has undoubtedly been one of the most prominent drivers of recent years, expressed his enthusiasm towards Yamaha. « It's great to have the opportunity to work with Yamaha, such a prestigious and historic brand“, said
Miller at TNT Sport.
He adds: “ they give their all to return to what they achieved a few years ago. I have always wanted to ride one of these bikes since I joined MotoGP. I used to follow the Tech3 guys or Jorge or Vale, and I thought 'that looks good to ride'. So I'm extremely impatient to finally get on an M1 and see what it's all aboutt. »
« Jack Miller has a lot of experience using the V4 engine »
The last two seasons of Jack Miller chez
KTM were marked by performances below expectations, with rare podiums and a particularly difficult 2024 season. However, he has had no shortage of memorable moments, such as his podium finishes at Jerez and the Sachsenring. “ The main thing would be the double podium in Jerez. The sprint podium was obviously very beautiful at the Sachsenring. But I wish there were more“, he admitted
Millerstressing that he remains optimistic for the end of the year.
The signature of Jack Miller surprised some, particularly because Yamaha had initially considered hiring a young driver to complete the team. However, his experience with V4 enginesan area in which Yamaha launches now, worked in his favor. “ Yamaha is in this development phase“, explains Neil Hodgson, TNT expert, on crash.net. “ Jack has a lot of experience using the V4 engine, which is important for the team developing a V4 engine. So it's an excellent signing. »
The passage of Miller chez
Pramac could well be the key to the development of
Yamaha in the years to come.
