Jack Miller is one of those official MotoGP riders who have no guarantee of seeing their lease renewed. Subject to the pressure of strong competition, he cannot present convincing results to his employers for the moment. The Australian is the first in this list of potential convicts to speak out about his situation, thus betraying a certain anxiety, even if he wants to put it into perspective at the same time...
Jack Miller lays the foundations for this Grand Prix in Austin, fourth of the season and already important for his future. Because then, it will be the return to Europe and the staff will have taken stock of the first four races contested. Before the battle of Texas, the Australian has nothing to retaliate against these two colleagues, who are also from the Ducati clan like him, who are eyeing his red suit. So, while he has not yet reached the podium, George Martin did it like Enea Bastianini which also came to fruition in Qatar and led the championship during two races…
Certainly, the fate of Miller is no more enviable than that of his teammate bagnaia from a results point of view, but the Italian already has a contract in his pocket which takes him until 2024. Meanwhile, everyone at Ducati, seems to want to avoid the subject with the one who finished fourth in the last campaign with two victories, and that is starting to undermine him… On Motorsport, he admits his spleen thus: “ No, there are no discussions » when asked about his future. “ What should I do ? I just do the best I can, I mean I don't change anything ", did he declare. “ Like I said, I've been in this position time and time again - it makes no difference to worry or stress about it. So the only thing I can do is try to do the best I can on the track and that's it ».
However… " But there was no word from them, which also hurts because you're left in the dark. But what to do ? It sure frustrates. There comes a time when you start to doubt and wonder why this is happening. But this is something beyond my control. If they don't want to renew me, then they don't want to. But I wish things would work out because I want to stay here a little longer ».
Jack Miller says he still feels loved by Ducati, but he also detected factors “ policies » behind the question of its renewal: “ I feel it even though there is a great atmosphere, and I love being here. That is why It stresses you out when you think you can't stay. But I understand that this decision is a big, big, big decision and there are a lot of politics behind it. ».
Jack Miller: “ It's a shitty part of motorcycle racing, but that's part of it.«
He adds with his characteristic style: “ that’s how it is, it’s a very political job. It's a shitty part of motorcycle racing, but it's part of it. You need this stuff to get the wheels turning. I don't feel like I'm a liability and I try to do what I can do, and everything I do is for the team - always ". Moreover, he recalls a historical fact: “ when they dropped me in my last year at Pramac, when they wanted to re-sign Jorge Lorenzo, I kept my word to Ducati ».
But loyalty, however beautiful its quality, does not carry much weight in this environment. So we must consider a fallback position. Does “Jackass” even have one? “ Of course. I'm not a fucking sliced ham, there are other interests and I know I can find a job somewhere in this paddock. I'm not stressed about it at all. I know there are a lot of people in this paddock who want me. I know a lot of people support me and it's not a problem finding a job, that's for sure. But my main goal is to try to be here » he finishes.
