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Jack Miller and Yamaha officially announce MotoGP departure

Overview

By late August 2026, the transition of Jack Miller from MotoGP to Yamaha’s WorldSBK program moved from speculation toward official confirmation. Yamaha Motor Co. and Pramac Racing announced that Miller’s partnership with the MotoGP project will conclude at the end of the 2026 season. Following the Aragon Grand Prix, Miller provided technical insights into the development of Yamaha’s new V4 engine. While noting the bike’s effectiveness in corners, he highlighted a critical deficit in top speed, reporting a gap of up to 10 km/h on straights compared to competitors like KTM. Miller described the situation as having his ‘hands tied behind his back,’ as tire protection strategies required for long-distance competitiveness further limited his ability to compensate for the lack of power. Despite these constraints, Miller finished 10th in the Sprint and 11th in the Grand Prix, notably outperforming teammate Fabio Quartararo. In September 2026, it was confirmed that Miller will transition to the World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK), joining the Pata Maxus Yamaha factory team for the 2027 and 2028 seasons. He will replace Xavi Vierge and partner with Andrea Locatelli. This move follows Miller’s demonstration of speed on the Yamaha R1 during the Suzuka 8 Hours endurance races. To fill the vacancy in MotoGP, Yamaha announced that Moto2 rider Izan Guevara will join the Prima Pramac Yamaha team for 2027, partnering with Toprak Razgatlioglu as part of a strategy to invest in younger talent ahead of the 2027 technical regulation changes. During the Austrian Grand Prix in late September, Miller faced further difficulties. After initial strength in the early laps, extreme rear tire degradation caused his pace to plummet, with lap times eventually exceeding those of Harley-Davidson Baggers on the same circuit.

Entities

Jack Miller · Yamaha · MotoGP · Izan Guevara · Pramac Yamaha

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

Timeline

  1. about 11 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Jack Miller expresses embarrassment after poor MotoGP performance in Austria

    Jack Miller expressed embarrassment after extreme tire degradation at the MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix left him recording lap times slower than Harley-Davidson Baggers.

  2. 13 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Jack Miller to join Yamaha WorldSBK team for 2027

    Jack Miller is leaving MotoGP to join the Yamaha factory team in the World Superbike Championship for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.

  3. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Jack Miller discusses Yamaha V4 performance at Aragon GP

    Jack Miller reports that while the new Yamaha V4 shows progress in cornering, a significant top-speed deficit compared to KTM makes defending positions difficult at the Aragon Grand Prix.

  4. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 18 sources
    Jack Miller to leave Yamaha MotoGP project at end of 2026

    Jack Miller will leave Yamaha's MotoGP project at the end of 2026, with Moto2 talent Izan Guevara set to join Prima Pramac Yamaha for the 2027 season alongside Toprak Razgatlıoğlu.

  5. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Jack Miller nears move from MotoGP to Yamaha WorldSBK

    Jack Miller is reportedly set to move from MotoGP to Yamaha's WorldSBK team in 2027, though rider Andrea Locatelli warns of the current technical challenges facing the Yamaha R1.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Jack Miller considers move to World Superbike

    MotoGP rider Jack Miller is exploring a potential move to the World Superbike Championship and expressed a desire to continue competing in motocross during his off-season.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Jack Miller accepts Yamaha decision amid MotoGP generational shift

    Jack Miller has accepted Yamaha's decision not to retain him for the 2027 MotoGP season, signaling a potential move to WorldSBK as Pramac Racing prepares to replace him with Izan Guevara.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Jack Miller faces aero testing challenges at Silverstone

    MotoGP rider Jack Miller faced wind-related challenges testing new aerodynamics at Silverstone but secured a Q2 spot while discussing future career negotiations with Yamaha.

  9. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Jack Miller eyes World Superbike move with Yamaha for 2027

    Jack Miller, 31‑year‑old Australian MotoGP rider, is discussing a move to Yamaha’s World Superbike team for 2027, citing his Suzuka experience and Michelin partnership.

  10. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Jack Miller's Possible WorldSBK Move Disrupts Yamaha MotoGP Lineup

    Jack Miller may leave MotoGP for WorldSBK, demanding a €1 million salary, prompting Yamaha to reshuffle seats and potentially impacting Alvaro Bautista’s future ride.

  11. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Jack Miller's WorldSBK Prospects Hindered by €1 million Salary Demand

    Jack Miller's MotoGP struggles and a €1 million salary demand limit his WorldSBK options, with Honda’s possible satellite team the only realistic avenue.

Sources

auto-moto.com · autoplus.fr · bola.liputan6.com · cosenzapage.it · crash.net · dmotion.rs · emmepress.com · epokaere.com · exclusivomotos.com · fr.motorsport.com · giornalemotori.com · informim.net · leading-sport.com · motociclismo.pt · motorcyclesports.net · motori.fanpage.it · motorimagazine.it · motorsport.com · motorsport.uol.com.br · motosport.com.pt · mundodeportivo.com · myasthenia.org · nusantara.media · racesport.nl · rri.co.id · sportal.bg · sportal.gr · sportmagazin.rs · sportscar365.com · teleradiosciacca.it

This summary has been updated 11 times: see revision history