Jack Miller is ‘confirmed’ on the MotoGP grid next year, according to Spanish journalist Mela Cercoles. 2026 is a contract year for Miller, as is most of the field.
Miller He was in the same boat last season but saw off competition from teammate Miguel Oliveira for an extension. This season, he partnered three-time World Superbike champion and MotoGP rookie Torak Razgatlioglu.
The Australian is second of the four Yamaha riders in 2025, but Fabio Quattararo is up 122 points in ninth. Miller, Alex Rins and Oliveira all placed between 17th and 20th.
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The first wave of action is thought to be nearing completion, with Quattararo (Honda), Pedro Acosta (Ducati), Jorge Martin (Yamaha), Francesco Bagnaia (Aprilia) and Alex Marquez (KTM) all involved. Miller may be one of the drivers to wait.
Jack Miller’s ‘Australian passport saves him again’
Last year, Miller looked set to lose his seat to Moto2 rival Manuel Gonzalez.
however, The Japanese bosses of Yamaha saved Miller When the Italian administration wanted to impose on the agreement of Gonzalez.
MotoGP pundit Ramon Forcada recently argued. Miller will return ‘home’ without an Australian passport. Chercoles said he would ‘save’ the market in 2027.
But his colleague Borja González pointed out that Miller offers an important continuity. Luca Marini could replace Rins. And be Martin’s factory team-mate, Razgatlioglu will still be relatively new to MotoGP in 12 months time.
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Gonzalez said: “It was Jack Miller who was saved by a little miracle last year, right? That’s a little bit in doubt.”
Chercoles replied: “Listen, Miller is guaranteed for 2027. His Australian passport will save him again. The Australian GP will be moved from Phillip Island to Adelaide and Jack Miller will be there unless there’s a surprise.”
“Not forgetting that they’re very happy with it,” interjects Gonzalez. “Yamaha needs riders who know how to work well on a bike. Miller is the only one who knows it perfectly.”
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Miller has already been involved in promoting the new Australian Grand Prix destination, which highlights its commercial value.
Calling Phillip Island ‘extraordinary’, Miller believes MotoGP’s move to Adelaide is ‘fantastic’ For his sport and his country.
Some of MotoGP’s greatest riders are from Australia. But Miller has been the nation’s only full-time representative since Remy Gardner stepped down in 2022.
Senna Agius is on the radar of MotoGP teams.However, if he can compete for the Moto2 title this year, he could be in line for promotion. He had his best year in the class last season, finishing 10th.
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