After a mixed 2024 season at KTM, Jack Miller has found a new home for 2025: the Pramac Yamaha team. A choice that delights the Australian, who has always dreamed of riding an M1.
After years of following in the footsteps of big names like Jorge Lorenzo et Valentino Rossi, Jack Miller finally gets the chance to drive a Yamaha in MotoGP. Signed for one season with Pramac For 2025, the Australian joins a team that is starting its first season with the Japanese brand, after having raced on Ducati between 2018 and 2020 before moving to KTM.
Miller, who has undoubtedly been one of the most prominent drivers of recent years, expressed his enthusiasm towards Yamaha . " It's great to have the opportunity to work with Yamaha, such a prestigious and historic brand" , said Miller to TNT Sport.
He adds : " they give their all to go back to what they did a few years ago. I always wanted to ride one of these bikes since I joined MotoGP. I used to follow the guys from Tech3 or Jorge or Vale, and I thought 'this looks good to ride'. So I'm extremely excited to finally get on an M1. and see what it's all aboutt. »
« Jack Miller has a lot of experience using the V4 engine »
The last two seasons of Jack Miller in KTM have been marked by performances below his expectations, with rare podiums and a particularly difficult 2024 season. However, he has not lacked memorable moments, such as his podiums at Jerez and Sachsenring. The main thing would be the double podium in Jerez. The sprint podium was obviously very beautiful at the Sachsenring. But I wish there were more.“, admitted Miller, stressing that he remains optimistic for the end of the year.
The signing of Jack Miller surprised some, especially because Yamaha had initially considered hiring a young driver to complete the team. However, his experience with the V4 engines, a field in which Yamaha is now launching, has played in his favor. Yamaha is in this phase of development“, explains on crash.net Neil Hodgson, TNT pundit. “ Jack has a lot of experience using the V4 engine, which is important for the team developing a V4 engine. So it's an excellent signing."
The passage of Miller in Pramac could well be the key to the development of Yamaha in the years to come.
