MotoGP Japan J3, Jack Miller (Ducati/1) has never been so dominant: “I cried like a baby during an evening ride, I didn't know I had it in me”

Jack Miller was truly in demonstration on his Ducati in this Japanese Grand Prix where he simply forgot the competition. Alone in his world once he took control of the race, he was nothing more than a distant point on the horizon for his adversaries who were engaged in a ragtag battle for runners-up. An event that the Australian will remember for a long time and which perhaps marks a milestone in his career...

This year, Motegi was a real field of glory for the Australian Jack Miller who put the forms to Japan by achieving his fourth career success in MotoGP, and his third with Ducati. It's simple, he was untouchable, as if in a state of grace. JackAss comments: “ everything we tried took us further » he rejoices before adding: “ yes, 100%, it was the ride of my life. Since Friday I've been feeling amazing on the bike here, everything went pretty smoothly everything went in the right direction ».

« Saturday morning, I felt very good even in the rain. In qualifying, however, things didn't quite go as planned, normally I can still fight in the rain. But I had some problems and I was upset »explains the Australian. But on Sunday, everything was reversed: “ I told my guys that I could win the race here. Okay, I've said it many times before, but this time it was true. I was able to catch up with the others quite easily. Maybe it's too much to say it like that because they were still guys like Marc Marquez and Oliveira ».

But he explains: “ I was able to lock the front wheel a little in turn 11 and control everything, I was able to brake very deeply and then accelerate extremely well. We agreed to move back the mapping of aggression from a certain point. Even though I then made a U-turn with the bike going crazy at times, I still gained a tenth of a second here and there. The uphill chicane was also fantastic to ride. It was incredible, I drove with a smile all the time. I then had a bit of cramping in my forearm and had to relieve my fingers a bit, but it wasn't a problem. I could do 1'45 laps for as long as I wanted. I never thought I could win a Grand Prix like that, surpassing everyone ».

Jack Miller: “ it's a wonderful time in my life »

Boots, knee and elbow sliders and more landed in the audience. Miller says: " There was only a little champagne left for the Shoey, the shoe has already absorbed a lot. The fans here are so awesome and polite. It's great to race on this side of the world, they all love the drivers ". He adds: “ It’s a wonderful time in my life. The hard work paid off. And having my fiancée in the box made everything better! This victory was very moving. I cried like a baby on an evening walk, I didn't know I had it in me ».

However, he ends by having a thought for his teammate who rather experienced misfortune at Motegi, falling and losing the gap at championnat with Fabio Quartararo growing again, with four races to go: “ if you want to win four races in a row you have to dare, and that's Pecco Bagnaia. You can be sure that we will bring the title to Bologna ».

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