MotoGP | Miller resigned to give up his factory KTM to Acosta

Although Pedro Acosta has made it clear that he is happy in GasGas Tech3 and that he felt the full support of the company from the first moment, next season he will move to the official KTM team where, if there are no radical changes at the last minute, he will team up with the South African Brad Binder.

Jack Miller is aware of the situation and, eager to continue the Mattighofen company’s project, would adapt to the situation and would gladly agree to race with Tech3.

“I think my contribution has been sufficient and will continue to be sufficient,” Miller said on Thursday at Mugello. “There are still many races to go and who knows what will happen? I didn’t sign up for this project to leave after two years, that’s not my intention, will I lose my place?” he asked.

“Obviously I understand the situation, they have an extremely fast rookie and if I were KTM I would be sad to lose him. I understand that they have to do what they have to do. We have made a lot of progress in this project and I think we can continue to progress with this bike so that it can be the one to stop the Red,” he added, referring to Ducati, the current dominator of the MotoGP grid.

Faced with the choice of joining Tech3 or seeking an uncertain future outside the KTM umbrella, Miller now sees the satellite structure as a good option. “Obviously. I’ve always said that. I firmly believe that Tech3 is no longer a satellite team. In fact, as we know, it’s a factory bike painted red. As I said, I didn’t sign to leave after two years without having collected any the fruits”, he insisted, asking for a renewal.

Miller sees himself as an important part of the RC16’s growth over the past two years and wants to continue participating in its development, which he believes is not yet complete.

“This project takes time, that’s what we’re doing at the moment, that’s why we’re having these ups and downs. We’re building something good, that’s how it is. I’ve never lost sight of this aspect, I want to understand my bike and improve it, not I have never given up on this in my work off the track, it has never failed. On the contrary, I work harder than ever,” said the Australian, who also took the opportunity to underline how comfortable he feels with it. the Austrian brand.

“I love the people at KTM, I think they have done an exceptional job in a very short time. I don’t think the adventure is over, I won’t give up at the first obstacle. We’ll see. I think we have four fantastic riders and if they have to reallocate the seats , let them redistribute them and we will move forward,” he proposed.

Miller also wants to remember that when he chose KTM not everyone would have followed his example.

“It’s quite easy when you’ve been doing it for a long time. Maybe I’m doing something right because two years ago nobody wanted this place, and you can say I gave up the best bike on the grid to take this place,” said the former rider Ducati.

“Now, let’s say it’s a contested place, so I think we’ve done a good job and it’s going to get better and better. There are ups and downs and I’m working with the team. I’m sticking to my job, staying focused on what is important. The results will come,” said the boy from Townsville, who in 26 races since joining KTM has only achieved one podium (3rd) in Jerez last year.