Jack Miller is on a knife edge again. After nearly being banned from the MotoGP field last year, only to be saved in the nick of time by Pramac and Yamaha for 2025, the Australian finds himself once again in the midst of turmoil. The thunderous arrival of Toprak Razgatlioglu to the Pramac Yamaha team for 2026 calls everything into question. And for Miller, it's the same old story: no guarantees, a lot of effort, and the shadow of dismissal looming.
Recruited for one year only, Miller has nevertheless fulfilled his part of the contract. With 31 points, he is tied with alex rins — factory pilot — and alone fabio quartararo ahead of him in the ranking among M1 users. Miller did not break the records, but he delivered solid, consistent work, and, above all, was appreciated internally for his development skills, a crucial area for a Yamaha in full mutation.
But the contract of Toprak Razgatlioglu changes the game. One of the two pilots Pramac will have to leave. Miguel Oliveira is under contract until the end of 2026, but his disappointing results and injuries are opening a gap. But Yamaha might prefer to maintain stability, especially since Miller is once again at the end of his contract… and therefore more easily evacuated.
The unlikely scenario for Jack Miller: replacing Rins at Yamaha Factory?
Fox Sports Australia, always well informed about the fate of the Townsville pilot, nevertheless mentions an unexpected lead: a direct transfer to the Yamaha factory team in 2026, replacing Alex RinsThe Spaniard, still physically affected by his serious injury in 2023, is struggling to adapt to the M1. Despite a contract running until 2026, his performances are below expectations, and Yamaha might consider releasing him if the situation does not improve.
Miller, he remains in the fight. He dominated Olive tree at each session when both were valid. He showed beautiful things to Austin with a remarkable P5. And even if he only scored two points at Aragon, he continues to demonstrate his value behind the scenes of development. Yamaha knows it. The public sees it. But is it enough?
The weekend ofAragon showed it: Miller is tense, frustrated. Fox Sports cameras captured him, his dark gaze directed at his bike, his nervous gestures, his lack of greeting to his team as he got off the machine. It's not disrespect—it's pressure. The pressure of a rider whose future is at stake with every session, every lap, every tenth.
The signing of Razgatlioglu is a blessing for Yamaha , but a slap for Miller, who could well be sacrificed once again, despite his efforts. Unless sporting logic takes over, and Yamaha focuses on efficiency and reliability rather than marketing and novelty.
Jack Miller, 30 years old, is in a pivotal phase. A second rebound towards the factory Yamaha is still possible, but the hourglass is ticking. And as is often the case in MotoGP, it is the results – not the promises – that write the contracts.
