CAL CRUTCHLOW PRAISES JACK MILLER AHEAD OF HIS WORLD SUPERBIKES SWITCH

Jack Miller’s switch from MotoGP to World Superbikes in 2027 is gathering momentum, and Cal Crutchlow has been quick to sell the move to fans. Miller is set to leave Pramac at the end of 2026, bringing his MotoGP career to a close, with Moto2 standout Izan Guevara confirmed as his replacement alongside Toprak Razgatlioglu.

With speculation continuing over Miller’s next step, the Australian appears likely to remain within Yamaha’s orbit and join their WSBK project. The reported rationale is partly sporting and partly commercial: Yamaha are said to be signing Miller to help retain their title sponsor, with the 31-year-old viewed as offering significant value.

Crutchlow, who knows Miller well from their time together, believes the switch will be a positive one for the championship. Speaking on comms during free practice at the Aragon GP, Crutchlow described Miller in emphatic terms: “He’s a nutcase! I could tell you a million stories, but I can’t tell you on air!” He then added that the talent is what will translate. “His talent is unbelievable. Jack’s talent on a motorcycle is unbelievable, and I think he’s done well.” Crutchlow pointed to Miller’s record, noting that he has won four MotoGP races and that “there’s not many people that can even say that they’ve won a Grand Prix race.”

While Crutchlow expects Miller to be missed in MotoGP, he framed the move as a gain for WSBK: “He’ll be missed in MotoGP, but if he goes to another championship, it’s the other championship’s benefit.” He also recalled that early in their teammate period “it could have gone either way,” before stressing that Miller’s ability has ultimately stood out.

Other voices have echoed the idea of a good fit. Sylvain Guintoli suggested Miller and Yamaha could be “a good marriage,” with the expectation that the rider will push to get his career back on track after a difficult spell in MotoGP. Miller has not won a premier-class race since 2022, and the move may not automatically solve that challenge, particularly given Yamaha’s struggles in the series.