Keith Huewen heaps praise on ‘outstanding’ MotoGP rider after spectacular Thailand Grand Prix showing

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Marc Marquez dominated the Thailand Grand Prix on debut for Ducati – but there were other standout performances in the field.

The six-time MotoGP champion’s brother Alex Marquez finished second on the satellite GP24 for Gresini. The Spaniard displayed strong pace all weekend and temporarily led the race after Marc Marquez suffered a tyre pressure issue.

But the 32-year-old regained the lead in the closing stages and took victory in the Thailand Grand Prix – as well as pole position and the Sprint win.

Ducati locked out the top four with Francesco Bagnaia in third and Franco Morbidelli fourth for VR46. Ai Ogura produced an ‘unbelievable’ performance in Buriram as he finished fifth on his debut for Trackhouse.

Johann Zarco was an impressive seventh for LCR Honda. Alex Rins said Thailand ‘confirms’ Honda’s recovery – despite crashing out at the final corner – after a dismal 2024 campaign.

Yamaha were the only manufacturer outside the top 10 but still showed encouraging signs of performance. One rider in particular was lauded by former MotoGP commentator Keith Huewen for his display in Buriram.

Keith Huewen praises ‘outstanding’ Jack Miller for his Thailand Grand Prix performance

Jack Miller finished P11 in Buriram after fighting for as high as sixth during the race. The Aussie has returned to Pramac after their switch from Ducati to Yamaha bikes.

The 30-year-old had endured a difficult spell at KTM but is seemingly thriving at Yamaha. Gino Borsoi is amazed how Miller has ‘immediately’ adapted to the YZR-M1 so soon after his move.

Speaking on the OMG! MotoGP Podcast, Huewen heaped priase onto Miller for his ‘spectacular’ performance in Thailand. He noticed the Aussie looks much happier back in the Pramac environment.

“The other outstanding performance for me, considering, I mean OK he fell off in the Sprint race while he was going for it.

“But the top Yamaha, Jack Miller. I mean outstanding again. Jack Miller, I mean it goes to show you doesn’t it?

“If you are in a happy environment, it creates something great. Jack Miller back at Pramac where they look after him and he looks after them. Everyone’s happy, good old boy’s back on something like the pace as well which was pretty spectacular really.”

Jack Miller is ‘so grateful’ to not be facing KTM issue at Yamaha in 2025

Neil Hodgson thinks 2025 is Miller’s ‘last chance’ in MotoGP. The 30-year-old would likely have been off the grid had Pramac not offered a one-year deal for this season.

Miller is wasting no time with his opportunity and looks far more comfortable on the YZR-M1. Miller has noticed how well the bike corners ‘every time’ with fresh tyres.

It is a sharp contrast to his time at KTM where chatter proved to be a major issue for the Aussie. Miller is ‘so grateful’ Yamaha do not have the problem with their bikes.

However, it remains an issue for KTM in 2025. Pedro Acosta and Brad Binder refuse to comment on the problem when questioned by the media but it simply cannot be ignored if it persists.