Yamaha’s saving grace for the upcoming MotoGP season was problems in the Sepang pre-season test, and Jack Miller refused to shed any further light on the situation in the garage.
After some problems with the new iteration of the M1 on the opening day of MotoGP’s Sepang test; Yamaha announced that they will not be left the next day Due to safety concerns on the prototype.
It’s been a terrible week of testing for the Japanese builder. Fabio Quatararo Taking a splint on the first day that requires surgery on a broken toe.
The first stage of the premier class Toprak Razgatlioglu has a problem. With the new V4-powered M1, Alex Rin The starter broke one of the engines during the test program.
This was one of the main reasons Yamaha Pull the plug on the second day. Quattararo crashed, destroying his engine, but neither driver could be held responsible for the mishap.
Jack Miller refused to answer a question about Yamaha’s nightmare with their new V4-powered bike.
During his press conference with journalists following the conclusion of the MotoGP Sepang test, Jack Miller He was asked if he could shed any light on the exact cause of Yamaha’s engine issues.
Unfortunately, the Australian remained silent in reply Speed ​​week“I can’t tell you that, next question please!”
Yamaha must have said they didn’t have to give too much away about the issues they had with the riders in the stable, Rins shared a similar response when asked.
Instead, Miller downplayed Yamaha’s expectations for the first round of the season on a competitive bike, which resonated. The same feeling as technical director Max Bartolini.
He said: “It was a bit of a hack, but these things happen, it’s very naive to come in and try to build a bike in 9 months without expecting to get it like yesterday.
“It’s part of the process, and the people have worked hard day and night to find a solution, not only here, but also in Japan and Europe.”
“It’s inevitable, but it’s better if it happens here than Buriram or any other race.”
Jack Miller also looked at how Torak Razgatlioglu had a ‘common problem’ with MotoGP bikes during the test.
Miller took time to comment on his new teammate, RazgatliogluStruggled with managing the rear tires during testing.
The Australian pointed out that it was a “common problem” with the current tire differential, “It’s a common problem with Michelin tires when you drop the bike 25 degrees, and it doesn’t come back until you shift into fifth or sixth gear.”
“That’s why you hear that noise with the Ducati engine; it transfers the load smoothly without disrupting the bike. With an inline four, that load transfer was very hard to find.”
The Michelin-branded tires are expected to be Razgatlioglu’s biggest issue as he adapts to the MotoGP machinery.
From Pirelli Tires in World Superbikes, It is expected that the Turkish rider will shine in 2027 Once the Italian brand becomes a premier class supplier.
