Jack Miller suspects an engine-related problem with his Yamaha after describing the bike as almost “unrideable” for the second consecutive MotoGP race.
At the Indonesian Grand Prix in Mandalika, Miller’s race ended in frustration after crashing out from 17th place on lap five. The issues echoed his struggles at Motegi, where he blamed “ridiculously safe” starting tyre pressures for major front-end problems in traffic.
“It was pretty similar to Japan. I had a reasonably good feeling this morning, but as soon as we went out for the Sprint, the bike became almost unrideable,” Miller explained. “Something is not working as it should, whether it’s related to the fuel map or something else. The engine behaviour is inconsistent, and we need to work harder to understand why.”
Pramac Yamaha endured another difficult weekend, with Toprak Razgatlioglu forced to retire due to a dislocated shoulder and the team failing to score points for the fourth straight Grand Prix.
Team director Gino Borsoi acknowledged the challenges:
“Expectations were high, especially after Friday, and we hoped to fight for points. Toprak’s injury certainly made things tougher, but Jack’s crash was another setback. We know we are facing difficulties, but we’ve shown we can fight for points, so we need to understand why we’re falling short and make the necessary changes to help both riders reach their potential.”
Meanwhile, factory Yamaha riders Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins managed to reach the points, finishing ninth and fifteenth, respectively.
With ongoing technical uncertainties, Miller and Yamaha are under pressure to find solutions and get their season back on track.
