Within Team Pramac and more generally, Yamaha in MotoGP, not all riders are treated in the same way. Thus, while Miguel Oliveira has two years of contract, Jack Miller was unable to obtain better than a single year of cooperation with the satellite team. This is probably why it doesn't have the flavor of the new V4 engine, as the Australian reveals…
MotoGP: Miller warns but remains optimistic
On the subject, the former KTM rider is quite clear since according to his own words, he “ has not yet had a chance to speak to anyone from Yamaha about the current status of the project [V4]“. But the person concerned already has an opinion on the matter and his comment is enough to dampen the hopes of those who imagined the engine making a rapid debut in the Grand Prix. As Alex Rins, Fabio Quartararo's teammate, recently suggested.
« Developing a completely new engine is not an easy task. We saw this with the examples of Suzuki, KTM and Aprilia. These are all manufacturers who had to develop a completely new engine when entering or returning to this championship. And it's just something that takes a long time, because they have a clear understanding of what needs to be done “, says Jack Miller.
However, the Australian takes a positive and caring approach to the situation, showing himself to be very “corporate” towards Yamaha.
“The inline four-cylinder engine isn't bad either. After all, the world championship title was won with such an engine in 2020 and 2021.“, he continues, referring to the last rites of Suzuki and Yamaha. “Whatever path they take [chez Yamaha]I trust their decision 100%. But I'm certainly not going to tell them we have to do it this way or that way. », he concludes.
Chronology of Jack Miller's results in the general classification, in MotoGP
Saison 2015
Team : LCR Honda Moto : Honda RC213V-RS Final ranking: 19th with 17 points
Saison 2016
Team : Estrella Galicia 0.0 Marc VDS Moto : Honda RC213V Final ranking: 18th with 57 points
Saison 2017
Team : Estrella Galicia 0.0 Marc VDS Moto : Honda RC213V Final ranking: 11th with 82 points
Saison 2018
Team : Alma Pramac Racing Moto : Ducati Desmosedici GP17 Final ranking: 13th with 91 points
Saison 2019
Team : Alma Pramac Racing Moto : Ducati Desmosedici GP19 Final ranking: 8th with 165 points
Saison 2020
Team : Alma Pramac Racing Moto : Ducati Desmosedici GP20 Final ranking: 7th with 132 points
Saison 2021
Team : Ducati Lenovo Team Moto : Ducati Desmosedici GP21 Final ranking: 4th with 181 points
Saison 2022
Team : Ducati Lenovo Team Moto : Ducati Desmosedici GP22 Final ranking: 5th with 189 points
Saison 2023
KTM Factory Team Final ranking: 11th with 163 points
Saison 2024
KTM Factory Team Final ranking: 14th with 87 points
Jack Miller's best world championship ranking remains fourth place, acquired during his first season with Ducati (Factory), in 2021. After two years with this team, the person then moved to KTM for a two-year campaign. unfruitful seasons. In addition to these two structures, the Australian has also driven for Pramac (Ducati) and Honda. Thus, in 2025, the person concerned will come full circle by finding a team which will have greatly contributed to its record, in the premier category. On the other hand, this will be his first appearance in this series aboard a Yamaha.
Article published on 12/23/2024 at 6:43 a.m.
Source : Motorsport-Total
