A year ago, we would have talked to Jack Miller about confinement and he would not have taken the subject with interest. But since a coronavirus brought us into a world after, it is starting to detect its effects. Not only from an economic and social point of view, but also on an individual basis. An impact that spared no one, including MotoGP riders. Jack Miller talks about it, and recognizes that, without him, he would not see things the same way today...
Le MotoGP achieved the feat of organizing a World Championship while confinement was the key word of the year. It still remains relevant today, because we have not yet emerged from this COVID-19 which has not only infected bodies, but also systems and other certainties about the functioning and balance of the world.
An imposed isolation which had effects on everyone's mentality. Jack Miller, thus recognizes that this unprecedented obligation influenced him, to the point of making him see things differently. Ducati rider says on speedweek : " when Qatar was canceled, I returned home, relaxed and focused on what I really love. I understood what was important to me and came back with a completely different mindset ».
Jack Miller: “They did a phenomenal job”
The Australian of 25 adds: “ I think the break was necessary because I have never been able to spend so much time at home in the last ten years. I really enjoyed that ". A comfort that could have diluted passion and dissolved the competitive spirit. But Jack Miller had a saving start: “ the most important thing for all of us is to be able to participate in motorcycle races. I feel like I was born for this and it wasn't easy sitting at home twiddling my thumbs and watching things get worse and worse ».
A crisis situation which was nevertheless faced by the organizers who have the recognition of the now official pilot Ducati : " Dorna, IRTA and everyone else involved did a phenomenal job, ensuring that we not only started the season, but were able to contest as many races. Of course, it was difficult for us drivers to compete in so many races in such a short time. But again, it was a welcome challenge. It was an unusual season, but I enjoyed it ". A shared pleasure. But we hope for a more normal 2021 financial year...
