Miller secures 2026 ride as Pramac Yamaha finalises lineup

The Australian rider, who has been a crucial part of the team's development work, has signed a new agreement to continue as an official Yamaha rider. He will be joined by two-time Superbike World Champion and MotoGP rookie, Toprak Razgatlioğlu, to complete the team’s roster for the next season.

Miller's return to Pramac Racing this year marks a new chapter after his previous stint with the team from 2018 to 2020. His re-signing is a testament to the valuable development work he has contributed to the Yamaha YZR-M1. So far this season, Miller's best result has been a fifth-place finish at the Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin, a performance he hopes to build upon in the coming months.

"I’m really happy and excited to stay with Yamaha and the Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP Team," said Miller. "This year has been an amazing return to Pramac Racing. I’m looking forward to working hard with Yamaha to help develop the bike and closing the gap to the other manufacturers. I believe the best is still to come. Most of all, I want to say a massive thank you to Yamaha, Pramac Racing, and to the two Paolos, Pavesio and Campinoti, for their continuous trust in my contribution to the project.”

The announcement also brings a change for Miguel Oliveira, who will be departing the team. Pramac Yamaha extended its gratitude to the rider, acknowledging his professionalism and strong team spirit during a challenging debut year. Oliveira’s season was notably impacted by an injury sustained in Argentina, which forced him to miss four Grands Prix and hindered his work on bike development.

Paolo Campinoti, Team Principal of Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP, expressed his affection for Miller while also thanking Oliveira. “It’s no secret that I have great affection for Jack, a rider who experienced an important stage of his career growth with Pramac Racing and whose return this season was welcomed with great joy by everyone in the team," Campinoti stated. "Beyond the human side, Jack’s contribution has been crucial in supporting Yamaha with the development of the YZR-M1. His confirmation as official Yamaha rider with Prima Pramac Yamaha for 2026 is important and precious."

Campinoti also reflected on the difficult decisions that come with managing a team. “Managing a team sometimes requires difficult choices, and in this regard, I want to sincerely thank Miguel for the commitment and professionalism he has shown in these months, as well as the ease with which he integrated into our team. It was a pleasure having him on board and discovering not only a great professional but also a great person.”

Gino Borsoi, the Team Director, shared his satisfaction with Miller's extension. "I’m very pleased that Jack will continue with us next season," he said. "After so many months together, we know each other better, we’ve understood what he needs, and I’m convinced that we can keep making progress. Two years is the right amount of time to fine-tune all the gears and we are already working to prepare for 2026 in the best possible way."

Borsoi also acknowledged Oliveira's hard work, adding, "I want to thank Miguel for the great work he has done throughout the season. I’m truly sorry that the injury he suffered at the start of the championship didn’t give him the chance to show the great talent he has. However, I hope that, with the development work we are continuing to carry out, he will be able to achieve results in the final races that reflect his true value.”