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Jack Miller gives Álex Rins a high-speed ride at Motegi
During the MotoGP testing sessions at the Motegi circuit in Japan, Jack Miller provided a ride to Álex Rins after Rins ran out of fuel. Rins, riding for the Yamaha factory team, had finished the session in 20th place.
Miller, representing the Pramac Racing team, transported Rins back to the pits by having him sit on the rear seat of his motorcycle. Because MotoGP bikes lack passenger footpegs, Rins had to balance with his feet dangling. During the ride, Miller performed a high-speed maneuver, leaning the bike to touch his knee to the asphalt.
Rins described the experience as both fun and terrifying, noting that he felt unsafe because he had nothing to hold onto while the bike leaned at high speeds. Miller noted that he performed the maneuver to create a photo opportunity, though he was mindful of maintaining tire temperature.
Entities
Alex Rins · Jack Miller · Motegi Circuit · Pramac Racing · Yamaha
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Álex Rins stated he was extremely frightened during the ride. fr.motorsport.com · www.elcorreoweb.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jack Miller intended to lean the bike to touch his knee to the ground while Rins was a passenger. fr.motorsport.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Álex Rins ran out of fuel at the end of the Motegi testing sessions. www.elcorreoweb.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jack Miller provided a ride to Álex Rins to return him to the pits. fr.motorsport.com · www.elcorreoweb.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Álex Rins finished in 20th position during the session. www.elcorreoweb.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Álex Rins expressed that he enjoyed the ride despite the fear. fr.motorsport.com