Pramac rider Jack Miller rules out doing one ‘difficult’ thing when he retires from MotoGP

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Jack Miller secured a 12th season on the MotoGP grid after agreeing to a new factory Yamaha contract to ride for Pramac in 2026, yet his long-term future remains unclear.

The 30-year-old has been a part of the premier class field since Honda placed him at LCR in the 2015 MotoGP season. Yet Miller had to fight to retain his ride with Pramac for 2026, after Yamaha explored giving their satellite outfit an all-new line-up including Toprak Razgatlioglu.

Ultimately, Yamaha gave Miller a one-year contract for 2026 in September, to race alongside Razgatlioglu at Pramac in the double World Superbike champion’s rookie MotoGP campaign. Current Pramac racer Miguel Oliveira has signed with BMW to replace Razgatlioglu in WSBK.

But Miller’s new Yamaha contract is only a one-year deal, like the deal the Australian agreed to return to Pramac in 2025. So, Miller has now told SPEEDWEEK that his long-term future is in the back of his mind. But one option for once his MotoGP career is over does not appeal.

Jack Miller sees no ‘reward’ in becoming a MotoGP team manager in the future

Miller does not plan to retire soon and hopes to deliver performances next season that will lead to talks to keep him on the grid beyond 2026. Once the time comes that the Townsville, Queensland native calls it a day, he also does not plan to become a MotoGP team manager.

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Riding is Miller’s “reward” for the sacrifices that he accepts to be in MotoGP, not watching from the sidelines. The four-time premier class Grand Prix winner also acknowledges that a MotoGP team manager faces a “difficult” job dealing with negotiating contracts with riders.

“It’s difficult because it’s not an easy job,” Miller said. “There are so many unknown factors. That’s why I’m not a team manager. I travel the world and do this job because I enjoy racing motorcycles, I don’t want to watch it.

“It’s a lot of stress, and you’re away from your friends and family a lot. My reward for that comes from riding, not watching.”

Miller added regarding a potential future role in MotoGP team management: “I don’t think so. I can be very peaceful when I need to be. Luckily, when you’re a rider, you have more freedom to express your emotions.”

Jack Miller is still fighting for his future in MotoGP beyond the 2026 season

Yamaha considered signing Moto2 championship leader Manuel Gonzalez to ride for Pramac in 2026, in an all-rookie MotoGP line-up with Razgatlioglu, before the Japanese squad opted to retain Miller. His experience riding V4-powered MotoGP bikes proved crucial for their call.

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Had Yamaha chosen to look elsewhere for Razgatlioglu’s teammate, Miller had interest from World Superbike teams including Honda and BMW. The Australian’s ambition was always to stay in MotoGP, yet Yamaha’s dithering ensured most of his alternative options disappeared.

Now, Miller already needs to use his latest one-year factory Yamaha contract to show every MotoGP team why he deserves to get a deal for 2027, when the series will introduce 850cc bikes. With most of the grid out of contract next year, Miller will have to consider his future.