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Jack Miller says Yamaha’s V4 MotoGP bike needs a “new balance” compared to the standard bike.
Jack Miller’s first official experience with the Yamaha V4 MotoGP bike during the post-race Misano test left him in 17th place after what he described as an “interesting” day. Together with Pramac Yamaha team-mates Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins, Miller tested the V4 YZR-M1 at Misano following its race debut by Augusto Fernandez the previous weekend.
Despite being early in the project, Miller sees Yamaha as being “on the right path” with the new bike. He highlighted the significance of understanding both the strengths and weaknesses of the machine to maximize the former and improve the latter.
The testing session provided valuable insights into the bike’s performance, with noticeable progress made in certain areas compared to the previous year’s YZR-M1. Miller emphasized the team’s focus on finding a new balance in terms of geometry, weight distribution, and overall performance.
Pramac Team Director Gino Borsoi expressed pride in being part of Yamaha’s new era in MotoGP, emphasizing the importance of starting the development process from scratch to offer Yamaha essential feedback. Borsoi acknowledged the challenges ahead but affirmed Pramac Racing’s dedication to supporting Yamaha in this ambitious undertaking.
