MotoGP: is Jack Miller's destiny at Ducati? Yes, but not only says his manager

Jack Miller is one of the hopes of MotoGP and even a little more than that because he has already won his first Grand Prix in a category where he is no longer a rookie. Pushed by Honda from Moto3 directly into the major category in 2015, the Australian now knows well a subject that he developed with Ducati. Is his destiny linked to this brand which can offer him an official position if he chooses it over Danilo Petrucci? His wise manager Aki Ajo responds with a yes, but specifies that there are also other possible options…

The crew placeAndrea Dovizioso is a coveted position in a clan Ducati who counts Danilo Petrucci, Jack Miller, Pecco Bagnaia and now Johann zarco. Last year, "Jackass" was not far from hanging Petrux's handlebars, but he also came into contact with KTM when the rumor of a return of Lorenzo had come to light. All this to say that nothing is written and this is what his manager specifies Aki Ajo in a new situation marked by a crisis coronavirus which confines everyone to the house.

« The natural way would be for Jack to be promoted from Pramac to the Ducati factory team for the upcoming season. But so far nothing has been signed. Jack is free for the 2021 season, he can go wherever he wants. Ducati has no options on him at the moment. But Jack is very happy with Ducati and it would be logical for him to stay there », explains Ajo on Speedweek. com to Günther Wiesinger.

Miller competed in his fifth season of MotoGP in 2020, the third at Ducati. " After the good winter tests, I was very confident for the coming season », adds Ajo. “ Jack had five podiums last year. I expected more than 3 top places next season. It can also improve in terms of durability. But for now, no one knows how many races there will be in 2020. »

Jack Miller won the MotoGP race at Assen on the Honda Marc VDS in 2016 in the rain. For 2020, the Australian has set himself the first MotoGP triumph on a dry track, preferably at the home race in Australia. “ After the winter, I was convinced that Jack was ready for the first MotoGP success in the dry », explains Aki Ajo, who had Miller in his Moto3 team Red Bull KTM in 2014 with seven Grand Prix wins.

Ajo continues: “ Jack has made incredible progress over the past two years, especially in 2019. He has also significantly improved tire management and race strategy. There is still room for improvement, but you really have to be satisfied with his 2019 performances. Besides, Jack is still young at 25! » When the time comes to resume, he will perhaps be in the best shape to get back on track since, from his native Australia, he can continue to train in the open air...