The question accompanied all season a Ducati clan strong of six motorcycles facing the isolated soldier of Yamaha Fabio Quartararo: with such a workforce and in view of the investments made, would it not be wise to assume team instructions for the benefit of a leader who would thus benefit from providential help to make a difference? When it became clear that Bagnaia would be the last card to play against the Frenchman, the idea returned to the forefront while in Austin we thought they could detect its application. But Jack Miller reassures: all this is just a misunderstanding...
And besides, with now 52 points behind with three Grands Prix to go, it is undoubtedly already too late to decide on these famous instructions. But Jack Miller ensures that we go astray. The one who let his teammate pass bagnaia, upon receiving his team's sign from the pit wall informing him that he was glued to his saddle, did not obey an order. But showed selflessness. Because we must not confuse team instructions and team spirit…
Guest of the Trento Sports Festival with bagnaia et Paolo ciabatti for Ducati, he commented: “ clearly, your teammate is the first one you want to beat, but you know... It can't always be like that. We have a great relationship, I just made his life easier. I let him pass because I saw that he was going strong and that he would pass me anyway, honestly it was obvious. This year at Ducati we have a good environment, I am happy that it is like this and I would like it to continue like this ».
Jack Miller: “ that you should treat others as you would like them to treat you«
The Australian even adds: “ it is necessary to maintain mutual respect. Racing is a game where you aspire to win, but you have to treat others as you would like them to treat you. ».
bagnaia replied : " en MotoGP, I found him as a teammate and immediately there was a lot of respect. In the garage we often talk about tires and strategies... But also about Supercross, he is really passionate and goes very fast. As for the peace of mind in the box, in my opinion we are now among the best in the paddock. We always try to help each other ».
A cohesion that could only go straight to the heart of the sporting director of Ducati Corse, Paolo ciabatti who thus defined his two pilots: “ they are both very fast and have won two Grands Prix each, so far and are truly capable of doing incredible things. They have different characteristics, but both know how to get the most out of our motorcycle ».
