Jack Miller has been praised for his leadership at Yamaha at the start of the 2026 MotoGP season. Pramac boss Gino Borsoy is like a new rider.
This is Miller’s second year with the second term. Pramak But the team may struggle to repeat the 79 points it took in 2025. Yamaha’s switch to a V4 engine has seen the team step back, although they hope this is only temporary as they chase long-term gains.
Miller has a new teammate for 2026 after seeing off competition from Miguel Oliveira to keep his seat. Three-time World Superbike champion Torak Razgatlioglu has moved to MotoGP at the age of 29.
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During the exam, Razgatlioglu followed Miller on the track To study his driving style. The Australian is making his 200th premier class start at the Thai Grand Prix this weekend.
Gino Borsoi praised the leadership of Jack Miller at Yamaha
During Friday’s training sessions, Pramak team manager Borsoy Miller was asked about his help to Razgatlioglu. He appreciated the cooperation between the two riders.
But Miller’s role extends beyond that. His contribution to Yamaha’s growth and willingness to embrace the ‘long journey’ ahead were applauded.
To some extent, TNT Sports pundit Neil Hodgson said Miller was towing the ‘corporate line’ To keep the ride. His contract expires at the end of the season and there is no sign of interest from elsewhere.
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“Not in Torak’s role, but in Yama’s role,” said Borsoy. He did a good job during the trials, I am very happy because he is very strong this season, he is another. Jack MillerJack Miller 2.0, I can say.
“Another good thing is that they are really good teammates. The atmosphere in the garage is good. They work together very well. It’s good for us and for Yamaha. I hope we can keep it that way.
“He understood exactly what we have to do, we have a long journey ahead of us.”
Jack Miller reacts to a tough sprint race at the Thai Grand Prix
Miller finished 18th in Thailand, a disappointing result at the top but a good performance against his Yamaha peers. He was only a tenth and a half off Fabio Quatararo and ahead of both Alex Rins and Razgatlioglu.
He then passed Quatararo in the Sprint to lead the Yamaha team in 15th place. Razgatlioglu had an early crash but put this down to technical difficulties.
Miller finished 6.5 seconds outside the points (awarded from the top nine) after the 13-lap race. The 32-year-old admits that a lack of power has held the M1 back.
wrote on X: “P15. I felt good there, put his head down, closed thighs and continued to push.
“The straights are still hurting us, no secret there. First race weekend on a new bike… we’re learning fast. It’s not where we want to be yet, we’re building right up.”
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