Jack Miller expected much better from his qualifications on an Austin track where he seems to be the only one having fun. During FP3, he gave a correction to all his colleagues but during Q2, it was he who took a slap. Only tenth, he also suffered the snub of seeing his teammate Bagnaia in pole position with a convincing time putting him within sight of a second. Noting that he had been slower with his soft compounds than with his hard tires during the morning free practice session, he noted that he had, once again, come across a bad set of tires. And it’s really starting to tire him…
Jack Miller took stock of his day Saturday in Austin, who started so well with a stratospheric performance on hard tires during the FP3. A performance which suggested interesting qualifications. But at the end of the Q2 he is only tenth… with a time 0,797 seconds slower than that of the morning in Texas, despite his soft tires.
A difference that the Australian has already experienced this season. But this time, it seems to be one too many: “I'did a lap in 2.02.9 in FP3, I don't know, I certainly can't say I didn't try... I pushed hard and it didn't work, with the first tire it didn't It didn't work well. It was the best I could do. This is something that has happened many times before and honestly I'm sick of it. Moving on, let's see what happens on Sunday. I did my best, I stayed calm, I tried to do my job, I worked for the race, everything that is in my control I try to do the best I can ».
But anger doesn't just go away. He therefore adds: “ I just couldn't do what I'm sure I could do. I just try to do my best. Like I said, whatever is in my control, I do, but we can't keep everything under control and that's a shame. Anyway, the team did a good job all weekend, as always, and I feel sorry for them, but the race and the points are tomorrow, we will give everything, it will be difficult to leave from 10th position, my championship rivals Zarco and Mir are in front of me and we have to finish in front of them ».
Jack Miller fears turn 1 after given start
The Australian views the upcoming Grand Prix of the Americas as follows: “ It won't be the easiest race, but if you look at what Dovi did a few years ago here, you see that he came out of Q2 and managed to finish fourth. It is true that there were also a few falls that day. For my part, I feel that I have good speed, good potential, I feel good on the bike. We're going to get a clean start and it will definitely be the hardest thing, also seen what turn 1 looks like here. For the rest we will try to do our best to reach those in front as quickly as possible and stay with them. ».
He ends with the choice of his… tires: “ my racing tire will certainly not be the softest. I couldn't accelerate well at the finish in 2019. In FP4 we also tried the medium tire, then the hard tire, which was good. I also feel pretty good with the hard tire ". Hoping it comes out of a good batch…
MotoGP Austin J2: Qualifying
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