Jack Miller states he is “dissatisfied” for himself and KTM after ending a discouraging period with the Austrian maker last month.
Having actually formerly been a race winner with both Honda and Ducati, Miller signed up with KTM in 2023 with a long-lasting view at constructing its MotoGP program.
He tasted some early podium success in both sprint races and grands prix, the Australian was never ever rather a match to his team-mate and KTM protege Brad Binder.
Things went even more south in 2024 as he had a hard time to even complete inside the leading 10 regularly, mostly due to concerns with chattering and Michelin’s brand-new front tire, triggering KTM not to provide him a brand-new agreement.
He was at first dissatisfied with how the scenario was dealt with, having actually formerly been ensured he would keep his seat, he has actually now supplied a various introduction of his time at KTM.
“I’m dissatisfied – dissatisfied for everyone,” he stated. “It’s not what we desired from all celebrations. As you stated I was available in here with 25 podiums, was on the podium and defending the champion in the in 2015 (2022) in Ducati.
“It hasn’t been what I envisioned or imagined. Even at the start of this season I put in the hardest off-season I ever put in and I didn’t get the outcomes I desired.
“I attempted my finest from the very first laps in Valencia [test] when I attempted the bike to the last laps [in Barcelona finale]I take pride because truth, which’s it.”
Miller ended the 2024 season in 14th location in the riders’ standings, while KTM stablemates Binder and Pedro Acosta ended up 5th and 6th respectively.
Attaining a finest outcome of 5th on 2 celebrations, he scored 87 points, below 163 he handled in 2023 when KTM remained in a reasonably more powerful position compared to the dominant Ducati.
Asked to discuss some races where he felt competitive on the RC16, he stated: “I believe Valencia in 2015 – leading the last race was a good sensation and defending the podium; sprint podium at the Sachsenring; podium and sprint podium in Jerez.
“But absolutely this year with the brand-new tire we appear to have actually struggled to adjust to that. Clearly being on the very same chassis as we remained in Misano in 2015 does not assist.”
Jack Miller, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
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Miller feels his excellent run from 15th to 5th in the Thai Grand Prix in October revealed his battling spirit, insisting he never ever quit in the face of difficulty.
“Obviously the valuable one is the 5th location in Buriram. It was great to be back defending the podium once again,” he stated.
“Okay, it was damp conditions, however we revealed real grit which explains these last 2 years. I never ever f *** ing quit one minute.
