Jack Miller has voiced his growing frustration over the unclear status of his Yamaha contract, which remains unresolved as the MotoGP season continues. The Australian rider, currently with Pramac Racing, revealed his willingness to explore opportunities beyond MotoGP if Yamaha does not finalize his place for the upcoming season.
Challenges Facing Yamaha Amid Poor Race Results
Yamaha is facing a difficult period after the Austrian Grand Prix where its four riders finished in the last four positions of the race, marking one of the brand’s worst performances in history. This sporting setback complicates Yamaha’s situation as it juggles its rider lineup and plans going forward.
The manufacturer currently holds varying contract situations among its riders: Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins are both secured until the end of 2026, while Miguel Oliveira’s future with Pramac depends on his results this season. Miller’s contract, set to expire at year-end, remains unresolved amidst these circumstances.
Uncertainty Clouds Miller’s Future with Yamaha and Pramac
Miller has been linked with several possibilities, including leaving Pramac, staying with the satellite team, or stepping up to Yamaha’s factory team in place of Rins, despite Yamaha’s public denials. The Australian himself admits to having as much knowledge about Yamaha’s plans as the public does.
“I know as much about what Yamaha plans to do or what their strategy is as you do,”
Miller stated at Balaton Park ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix.
His representative, Aki Ajo, has sought clarity from Yamaha following the Austrian GP, but no firm response has been given.
Miller Considers Alternative Racing Paths Outside MotoGP
Facing this uncertainty, Miller confirmed he has options outside the MotoGP paddock. A notable opportunity is with BMW to compete in the Superbike World Championship, an option he is seriously considering if Yamaha’s indecision continues.
“I have options outside of Yamaha, and I’m going to move there. It will be outside of this paddock, clearly; there are no bikes available here right now,”
Miller explained.
The rider set a quiet deadline on the situation, showing impatience for a decision.
“I have a deadline that I won’t say. I’ve had enough patience with Yamaha. If you want me, you want me; if you don’t, I don’t,”
he added, clearly signaling his frustration to the manufacturer.
Miller’s Perception of Yamaha’s Intentions
The number of rumored candidates vying for Yamaha seats has left Miller feeling undervalued and uncertain about his future with the brand.
“I feel like Yamaha doesn’t want me. Especially because of the number of names that are appearing on the list of candidates.”
Despite this, Yamaha’s priority remains developing a new V4 engine aimed at improving the bike for Quartararo, the franchise’s lead rider. Miller hoped to play a key role in this project.
“I wanted to contribute to developing the V4 engine and work with them, because I think I have a lot of useful information that can help them with this project,”
he said.
“But if they don’t see it that way, I’ll move on and try something else.”
Implications for Yamaha and Miller Moving Forward
Yamaha finds itself at a critical crossroads, balancing poor recent results, rider contract negotiations, and a technical shift to a new engine. For Miller, the uncertainty may push him toward a different championship if Yamaha does not finalize his contract soon.
The brand’s satellite team, Pramac, now has an open spot after losing Diogo Moreira to Honda, which adds pressure to confirm Miller’s position or to potentially integrate a new rider alongside Toprak Razgatlioglu. Miller’s decision will heavily influence both his career trajectory and Yamaha’s team composition in the coming season.
