Jack Miller Addresses KTM Seat Rumors Amid Contract Uncertainty and Rising Competition

Jack Miller addresses speculation about his 2025 KTM position being in jeopardy

"I would prefer to pause those contract talks if it were up to me"

Jack Miller has voiced his thoughts on the rider market amidst speculation that his time with KTM may be coming to an end.

Brad Binder, his fellow team member, has a long-term agreement with KTM, whereas Miller's contract, similar to several others in the MotoGP lineup, is set to end this year.

The rise of the impressive Pedro Acosta within KTM's affiliated team, Tech3 GASGAS, has intensified speculation that Miller might be replaced by the gifted young Spaniard.

Miller expressed his preference to delay contract discussions until after this weekend's Catalunya MotoGP, emphasizing his desire to secure some strong results first to improve his prospects.

"However, it's not possible. Conversations are happening."

"I am committed to delivering my utmost effort, achieving satisfactory outcomes, and earning points."

"Allow those in authority to handle the discussions."

"My approach has been to dedicate myself fully throughout the week, putting in the effort to gain momentum on this project, even though it has proven to be quite challenging."

Miller is rumored to be considering a move back to Honda, the team he debuted with in the premier class in 2015, should he part ways with his current KTM team in favor of Acosta.

Alternatively, the Australian might stay with his existing team and essentially trade positions with Acosta, donning the Tech3 GASGAS hues for the upcoming season.

Miller has experienced a challenging beginning to his sophomore year with KTM.

Enjoying a splendid weekend in Portugal was a notable peak, yet he has been unable to complete the last two Grand Prix races, positioning him 13th in the MotoGP rankings.

"Having just the two fifth-place finishes in Portimao is not what I had envisioned for myself at this stage of the season," he expressed prior to the upcoming round in Barcelona.

"This is the situation we've found ourselves in. We simply continue to adapt and move forward despite the challenges."

He also mentioned, "Hopefully, we can get our bearings."

Throughout the weekend at Le Mans, our performance was consistently good in terms of speed. However, during both the sprint and the main race, we struggled to maintain optimal performance levels with the motorcycle.

"For me, the most important aspect is figuring out ways to expand the range of grip."

"The motorcycle performs optimally when there's sufficient traction. However, the moment traction is lost, I face greater challenges and securing a faster lap time becomes increasingly difficult."

"In this area, the traction is notably poor. Last year, we made significant progress during Sunday. Reflecting on the previous data and the insights gained, we have a general idea of the necessary adjustments for the set-up."

"We employ the back part of the bicycle for halting it. Whenever I encounter issues with traction, I find it difficult to bring the bicycle to a stop. I'm unable to utilize the powerful braking point."

When inquired whether his KTM could experience chattering issues in low grip situations, Miller responded, "It varies. In Jerez, as the grip improved, particularly noting a significant increase from Saturday to Sunday, that's when the issue started to manifest…"

"It's going to be fascinating to observe how the newly introduced rear tyre casing performs on a track that is notoriously tough on rear tyres."

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