JACK MILLER’S MOTO GP CAREER ENDS AFTER MISANO AS HE MOVES TO YAMAHA SUPERBIKE IN 2027

Jack Miller’s MotoGP countdown is now officially underway. With MotoGP set to return to action in Misano for the 14th round of a 22-race season, the Australian has only nine Grand Prix weekends left in the premier class—assuming the Qatar GP goes ahead as scheduled. After that, Miller’s next move will take him away from MotoGP and into the Superbike World Championship from 2027, ending one of the more unusual career paths in recent years.

Miller’s route to MotoGP was already rare when it began. In 2015, he skipped Moto2 entirely and moved straight from Moto3 to MotoGP. At the time, Honda took a bold gamble on the then-20-year-old, offering him a three-year contract in the class. His 2014 Moto3 season with Red Bull KTM Ajo had been a breakthrough: he won six races and fought for the title until the final round, finishing just two points behind Alex Marquez.

The rookie MotoGP year in 2015 was difficult, and Speedweek points to the competitiveness gap of the Honda RC213V-RS as a major factor. Still, Miller’s second season brought a statement performance. In the rain-affected Assen Grand Prix, he beat the established front-runners to claim his first MotoGP win, riding the Marc VDS Honda.

That early success, however, did not immediately translate into sustained dominance during his Honda period. The turning point came after his switch to Pramac Ducati for 2018. At just his second weekend with the team, he secured his first MotoGP pole position in Argentina. Over the following seasons, Miller’s Ducati era built momentum: in 2019 he collected five podium finishes, and in 2020 he added four more.

Ducati then elevated Miller to its factory team for 2021, pairing him with Francesco Bagnaia. Speedweek describes 2021 as Miller’s most successful year in the overall standings. After a tough start, he delivered two victories within seven days—first in Jerez and then in Le Mans. With five podiums across the season, he finished fourth in the championship, his best final result in MotoGP.

In 2022, Miller remained a regular contender at the front, again stacking podiums—seven in total. His fourth and then-last MotoGP win came at the Japanese Grand Prix in Motegi, where he dominated. He ended the season fifth in the standings.

Despite those results, Miller’s future in Ducati’s factory structure did not materialize. For 2023 he moved to the Red Bull KTM factory team, forming a works duo with Brad Binder. The early signs were positive: he was on the podium in Jerez (both in the sprint and the Grand Prix), and at the Sachsenring he added another podium in the sprint. But Speedweek reports that he was unable to match the peak level he had reached on Ducati’s machinery. In 2024, his season became more complicated, and he ultimately lost his factory KTM seat. At one point, even the possibility that his MotoGP career might end after ten years was raised.

A new opportunity arrived through an unexpected route: Pramac. After Miller’s separation from Ducati, the team—under Paolo Campinoti—aligned with Yamaha and brought Miller back for 2025. That also meant Miller would ride for a fourth manufacturer in MotoGP, following Honda, Ducati, and KTM. However, Speedweek notes that with the less competitive Yamaha, results were limited. His best finish in 2025 was fifth in Austin. The 2026 Yamaha V4 has not yet delivered the return to the front either; after 13 race weekends, Miller sits 19th in the championship with 28 points.

By the end of August, Yamaha confirmed that the MotoGP project would end after the season. For 2027, Pramac will run Toprak Razgatlioglu alongside Moto2 graduate Izan Guevara, and Miller chose not to pursue a further MotoGP chapter.

Instead, he will remain connected to Yamaha by moving into the Superbike World Championship’s factory setup. Speedweek reports that he will take over the R1 ridden by Xavi Vierge. Alongside Superbike races, Miller is also expected to take part in additional events, including the 8 Hours of Suzuka—an endurance outing he is said to enjoy.

Even with the transition, Miller’s MotoGP record already stands out. Since his direct entry in 2015, he has four Grand Prix wins, 23 podiums, and two pole positions. Speedweek highlights that his Ducati years from 2018 to 2022 made him a frequent podium threat.

With Misano marking the start of his final MotoGP stretch, Miller still has the chance to add one last highlight to a 12-year career in the premier class—before the next chapter begins in Superbike racing.