Jack Miller posts top‑5 practice time at German MotoGP, cites Yamaha power deficit

Australian rider Jack Miller impressed at the German MotoGP weekend, recording the fifth‑fastest lap in Friday practice at the Sachsenring and earning a direct slot in Q2. Miller praised the circuit’s short, technical layout, saying it plays to Yamaha’s strengths, but warned that the bike still suffers from a significant power shortfall. He noted that the current engine has the highest mileage of the season and that a fresher unit will be available for Saturday.

Miller’s comments highlighted the challenge of competing without sufficient horsepower, describing how the deficit forces riders to brake earlier and accelerate sooner, putting extra strain on chassis and tires. Despite the limitation, he expressed confidence that the Sachsenring’s characteristics could keep Yamaha competitive in the race.