Jack Miller played the good soldier for a Ducati factory which nevertheless did not make the necessary efforts to renew its confidence in him at the end of this season. The Australian took note of this and he has something to console himself with a good KTM official contract which will take me until 2024. During this Austrian Grand Prix, he protected his teammate Pecco Bagnaia in the running for the title as much as he could. But he had to give in to Fabio Quartararo, who had to be blocked. He was also harassed by Jorge Martin in the run-up to the finish, and the Australian has a message for the Spaniard who is eyeing his handlebars...
Jack Miller closed the Austrian Grand Prix, the thirteenth stage of the 2022 World Championship in third place. The Australian pilot who will leave Ducati for KTM at the end of the year fought with Bagnaia, Quarterly et Martin, finishing on the lowest step of the podium. He was therefore not bored in Styria and he recounts his Sunday afternoon like this: “ I got a good start, I immediately overtook Enea Bastianini then I set off in pursuit of Pecco Bagnaia. At the beginning I had more pace, I overtook him, but he responded immediately and set his pace. I tried to stay with him. Then I knew that Fabio Quartararo could take advantage of my difficulty at the chicane ».
A final scenario which the sparkling Frenchman delighted in on a Yamaha who had no technical argument on paper to claim a second place, the merit of which goes entirely to his driver.
Jack Miller: “ at Ducati, there is a great atmosphere, except with Jorge Martin«
Despite this defeat in the duel, Jack Miller keep a good spirit: “ at Ducati, there is a great atmosphere, with the brand's drivers and Pecco, there is a beautiful story. I had a great time with them and now I want to enjoy these last 7 races. We can still fight for all the titles and I will try to make my contribution ».
That being said, the Australian is not prepared to tolerate everything either. He also has a personal message to say: “ Jorge Martin did something similar at Silverstone. I don't know if he wanted to hit me or pass me. He has to stay on the track and he hasn't done so for two races ". A remark which is not insignificant in a period where Ducati must decide between the Spaniard and Enea Bastianini who had to abandon due to a technical breakdown. Meet at Misano early September to explain?
MotoGP Austria J3: classification
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