Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Sports

Miller “upset for everyone” after irritating two-year stint at KTM

Jack Miller says he is “disappointed” for himself and KTM after ending a frustrating tenure with the Austrian manufacturer last month. Having previously been a race winner with both Honda and Ducati, Miller joined KTM in 2023 with a long-term view at building its MotoGP programme. Although he tasted some early podium success in both sprint races and grands

Miller “upset for everyone” after irritating two-year stint at KTM

Jack Miller says he’s “upset” for himself and KTM after ending a irritating tenure with the Austrian producer final month.

Having beforehand been a race winner with each Honda and Ducati, Miller joined KTM in 2023 with a long-term view at constructing its MotoGP programme.

Though he tasted some early podium success in each dash races and grands prix, the Australian was by no means fairly a match to his team-mate and KTM protege Brad Binder.

Issues went additional south in 2024 as he struggled to even end inside the highest 10 frequently, largely as a result of points with chattering and Michelin’s new entrance tyre, prompting KTM to not supply him a brand new contract.

Though he was initially sad with how the scenario was dealt with, having beforehand been assured he would preserve his seat, he has now supplied a special overview of his time at KTM.

“I am upset – upset for everyone,” he stated. “It’s not what we needed from all events. As you stated I got here in right here with 25 podiums, was on the rostrum and combating for the championship within the final 12 months (2022) in Ducati. 

“It hasn’t been what I imagined or envisioned. Even firstly of this season I put within the hardest low season I ever put in and I did not get the outcomes I needed. 

“I attempted my finest from the primary laps in Valencia [test] after I tried the bike to the final laps [in Barcelona finale]. I take satisfaction in that truth, and that is it.”

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

Miller ended the 2024 season in 14th place within the riders’ standings, whereas KTM stablemates Binder and Pedro Acosta completed fifth and sixth respectively.

Reaching a finest results of fifth on two events, he scored 87 factors, down from 163 he managed in 2023 when KTM was in a comparatively stronger place in comparison with the dominant Ducati.

Requested to say some races the place he felt aggressive on the RC16, he stated: “I feel Valencia final 12 months – main the final race was a pleasant feeling and combating for the rostrum; dash podium on the Sachsenring; podium and dash podium in Jerez. 

“However undoubtedly this 12 months with the brand new tyre we appear to have struggled to adapt to that. Clearly being on the identical chassis as we have been in Misano final 12 months would not assist.”

Jack Miller, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

Jack Miller, Crimson Bull KTM Manufacturing facility Racing

Photograph by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Pictures

Miller feels his spectacular run from fifteenth to fifth within the Thai Grand Prix in October confirmed his combating spirit, insisting he by no means gave up within the face of adversity.

“Clearly the dear one is the fifth place in Buriram. It was good to be again combating for the rostrum once more,” he stated. 

“Okay, it was moist circumstances, however we confirmed true grit and that describes these final two years. I by no means f***ing gave up one second. Even after I was touchdown on my head each second weekend, I used to be making an attempt my finest. 

“On the finish that is what I am right here to do, give my all each time I get on the observe. I am a racer and I need to be aggressive, and sadly I have never exceeded my expectations, I have never met my expectations in the previous few years, so I am upset in that.”

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

Following the information of his departure from KTM, there got here some extent when Miller conceded that his probabilities of staying on the MotoGP grid in 2025 have been subsequent to none.

Nevertheless, he was ultimately capable of safe a manufacturing facility contract with Yamaha to race for its new satellite tv for pc group Pramac subsequent 12 months.

The Australian had beforehand spent three seasons with Pramac from 2018-20 when it was a part of Ducati’s satellite tv for pc construction.

Learn Additionally:

On this article

Rachit Thukral

MotoGP

Jack Miller

Crimson Bull KTM Manufacturing facility Racing

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

Be the primary to know and subscribe for real-time information electronic mail updates on these matters

Read More

Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

WWE

By Nathan Kamal is a Newsweek contributor based in Chicago. His focus is sports and entertainment content, focusing on the NFL and professional wrestling....

Boxing

January 30, 2025 5:40 pm ET Jake Paul and Logan Paul ended speculation that they’ll be squaring off in the boxing ring. The brothers...

Baseball

The Houston Astros have had quite the winter, positioning themselves with some solidifying moves that could, and should, help them retain dominance in the...

NFL

Another year has come and gone and the disappointment remains the same. Darren Woodson was once again left out of a Pro Football Hall...

NBA

Who's Playing Denver Nuggets @ Philadelphia 76ers Current Records: Denver 28-19, Philadelphia 19-27 How To Watch When: Friday, January 31, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET...

UFC

The time for talking is over with fight night just around the corner in Sydney, Australia. UFC 312 fight week is coming to an...

NBA

Andrew Peters February 6, 2025 Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images Joining a new team means a number change for Jimmy Butler. Butler, who was...

Basketball

Top-25 teams will take the court in two games on Thursday’s college basketball slate. That includes the Maryland Terrapins squaring off against the Ohio...

Baseball

Jack Murray December 27, 2024 Alex Slitz/Getty Images An Alex Bregman signing for the New York Yankees may be doomed by a lack of...

WWE

EATONTOWN, NJ — CEO Warrior, a global business training, coaching and implementation organization for service business owners, has announced that Director of Advisement Jason...

MLB

Scott Polacek @@ScottPolacek Featured Columnist IV December 19, 2024 Set Number: X71954 TK1 It appears as if the Chicago Cubs and Sammy Sosa have...

WWE

Amanda Ribas and Mackenzie Dern will headline the first UFC event of 2025. On Wednesday, MMA Fighting confirmed that the planned strawweight rematch between...

NBA

The main event at Duke, Cooper Flagg is having an unbelievable season as a freshman. The Blue Devils guard is averaging 19.5 points per...

Advertisement