**”Jack Miller Highlights Temperature Sensitivity as Key Weakness in 2024 KTM MotoGP Bike After Challenging British GP”**

Jack Miller noted that the KTM MotoGP bike is "more sensitive to temperature changes than it used to be." The cold conditions at the British Grand Prix exposed a significant vulnerability in the 2024 KTM model.

Jack Miller thinks that the 2024 KTM MotoGP bike reacts more to temperature variations than it did previously, as evidenced by a challenging British Grand Prix.

The Australian began the weekend at Silverstone on a high note following a series of challenging outcomes before the summer hiatus.

After securing a respectable seventh place in the sprint race, Miller struggled with grip problems right from the start of the 20-lap grand prix. As a result, he finished in 12th place, nearly 10 seconds behind Pedro Acosta's leading KTM, which came in ninth.

When Crash.net inquired whether the existing KTM setup was more reactive to temperature fluctuations, Miller answered, "I definitely feel more sensitive compared to previous experiences."

"However, those guys are performing exceptionally. With two laps remaining, Fabio [Quartararo] overtook me, which then provided an opportunity for Frankie [Morbidelli]."

"I saw Frankie quickly take care of Fabio."

"It was remarkable to observe how much traction he maintained towards the end of the race."

"And upon observing the performance of the leading drivers, it’s clear that we must improve our ability to optimize the use of the tires or better harness their full potential."

Acknowledging that KTM needs to address the problem, Miller also believes that the 2024 Michelin tires are partially responsible.

Miller mentioned that some people might be more sensitive to temperature changes than others.

"It's a tough situation to define. I can't speak for others, but I do feel that they are perhaps more prevalent now than before."

Explaining the difficulties he faced during the British Grand Prix, Miller mentioned that insufficient grip made him take a cautious approach in corners before he could accelerate.

"It was one of those situations where I felt off my game from start to finish," he said.

"I really needed to concentrate on staying patient and waiting for the opportunity to arise."

"From the start, I couldn't utilize any of the edge. Whenever I entered Turn 3, the third-to-last corner before the final chicane, I had to be extremely careful with changing direction because I would lose grip very quickly."

Narrative excerpts supplied by Peter McLaren, Editor at Crash.net for MotoGP

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