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Jack Miller says eight past collarbone fractures caused a ‘functionality’ imbalance that he worked to address ahead of the 2026 MotoGP season.
Shoulder injuries have been a major focus in MotoGP recent news, with Marc Marquez and Maverick Vinales facing challenges due to their injuries. Collarbone fractures are a common shoulder injury in MotoGP, with Jorge Martin being a recent example at Motegi. While airbag technology has helped reduce collarbone breaks, they are still a risk for riders, like Jack Miller who has had eight previous collarbone fractures. Miller has worked hard to manage his shoulder issues, especially with his collarbone being described as “like a zigzag” due to multiple fractures. Despite improved management, Miller discovered a significant imbalance in his shoulders during tests with Yamaha last year, leading to a focused training regime to compensate for the weakness in his right shoulder. While Marquez aims for a full recovery and Vinales recovers from surgery, Miller looks to secure his first points of the season at Jerez on his new Yamaha V4.
