Jack Miller Analyzes Costly Crash at Austrian MotoGP: ‘Trying to Stay in the Fight but Didn’t Get There

Jack Miller discusses the reason behind his crash at the Austrian MotoGP.

Jack Miller: "I aimed to remain competitive and strategize for the long term, but I couldn't achieve it."

Jack Miller started the Austrian MotoGP race among the top four riders and completed it with lap times that were competitive enough to place him in the top six.

However, the Australian rider's hopes of improving on his fifth-place finish and being the top KTM in the Sprint were dashed when a crash midway through the race relegated him to 19th place, out of the points.

Miller was carefully managing his rear tire in the early stages of the grand prix when his teammate Brad Binder and VR46's Marco Bezzecchi overtook him.

Calamity unfolded when Miller, unaware of any prior contact from Marc Marquez on the previous lap, lost control at the chicane during the 11th lap out of 28.

"It wasn't the outcome we hoped for today, but I had a stronger start and we opted for a softer setup. At the beginning, I was taking it easy on the bike, which meant sacrificing some speed, but I felt at ease," Miller stated.

"I rode the bike cautiously, particularly around Turns 3 and 5, to conserve the right side of the rear tire. While my pace varied, I aimed to remain competitive and strategize for the long haul. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out in the end."

"I entered the chicane a bit too quickly, causing the front to bounce. However, I managed to lift the bike, get back on, and continue riding."

"I persisted and kept striving until the finish. I definitely wish we could have maintained our position, as I felt very powerful towards the race's conclusion."

Miller's crash cost him 20 seconds on that lap, and without that delay, he could have finished in seventh place. However, this doesn't consider the impact of the damage he endured for the next 17 laps.

"The bicycle performed admirably despite having a crooked handlebar, some damaged components, and other issues," stated Miller. "However, the tire remained intact, and we were among the quickest bikes on the track during the final six laps."

"I still wonder about what might have happened, but overall, it felt great to be back in the competition this weekend. It really gave my confidence a significant lift."

Binder secured the highest position among KTM riders by finishing in fifth place, trailing race winner Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) by 18.620 seconds.

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