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Jack Miller found himself trying to remove a seagull carcass stuck in his KTM RC16 midway through MotoGP’s Australian Grand Prix sprint.
A seagull carcass caused issues for MotoGP rider Jack Miller during the Australian Grand Prix sprint, affecting the performance of his bike but not leading to his eventual crash. The carcass got stuck in the bike, resulting in damage to the airbox and the bike’s front right-hand side. Despite the distraction, Miller continued to race competitively, with the seagull still lodged in the bike after his crash. The incident added to a day already marked by wildlife encounters, including hitting a rabbit during a session earlier. Rider safety concerns due to wildlife on track were raised by other riders, highlighting the need for improved measures to mitigate such risks at Phillip Island.
