MotoGP Portugal J3 VIDEO: Jack Miller (Ducati/AB) explains Honda LCR and apologizes to Mir who responds to him

Jack Miller was one of the stars of this Portuguese Grand Prix both on the track and behind the scenes. He was also the one who kept the red Ducati house afloat during qualifying, but in the race, the Australian lost his footing in a fall, dragging with him an old acquaintance of the peloton's battles: Joan Mir. How did the direct reunion in the gravel trap go? Miller recounts, as he clarifies the rumor that he has resumed talks with Honda for a handlebar at LCR…

We will start there and we will remember that before this insistent noise, Jack Miller regretted the fact that no one at Ducati did not address the subject of 2023. “ There was not the slightest discussion with LCR or anyone » assures the Australian. “ We are entering the transfer period. We will take our time and consider the different options available to us ". So there are still a few... But his priority is to stay at home Ducati : " It's a bit like my house. I know them well now, I know how things work here. It will be difficult to convince me to go elsewhere! » he said.

At least, this rumor would have had something beneficial, because since then, the subject that was not discussed at Ducati is now finally developed: “ we don't want to lose Jack », declared the team manager of the official structure Davide Tardozzi at the microphone of Simon Crafar. “ We'll see how things turn out over the next few weeks. But we are delighted to see that other teams are showing some interest in him. It proves that we have good riders at Ducati! ».

Jack Miller and Joan Mir parted ways as good friends in Portimao

Then there was the race and this collision with Joan Mir... Jack Miller knows the sensitive situation with the official Suzuki, so it immediately defuses the possibility of a misunderstanding and an awakening of bad memories of 2021: “ I approached Mir and when I thought I was close enough, I tried to pass him inside. I pressed the brake a little and maybe I ended up on a wet spot, still there in turn 1 and I crashed, bringing him to the ground too. I'm sorry and I apologize to him and my team ».

Joan mir replied to his executioner in Portimao: “ it was a problem, but something like this can happen to me. I've made this mistake several times too. I know he didn't do it on purpose. He just wanted to overtake in the braking zone, but unfortunately at a point where there was not enough space. I also braked pretty hard and late, but then his front wheel locked up. It was a shame. And I hope he learns from this and that it doesn't happen again. ". End of the story.

Results of the MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix at the Algarve International Autodrome in Portimão:

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