Jack Miller explains pitlane outburst: "We look like w***ers"
Pramac Yamaha rider Jack Miller says he has apologised to his team after an outraged response to his wet-weather bike not being ready during the sprint race at Sepang. Television captured the Australian gesticulating and shouting at his team, including crew chief Giacomo Guidotti, after his early gamble to change bikes under heavy tropical skies went awry. In what he called a ... Keep reading
Jack Miller, a Ducati rider, explained that an outburst during the pitlane at the MotoGP Malaysian GP was due to miscommunication with his team. After losing time during the second lap, Miller believed that the rain would come soon, particularly on Turns 9, 10, and 7 and 8. He decided to change bikes early, but found that his replacement was not ready.
Miller apologized to his crew chief, Giacomo Guidotti, for his reaction. Despite the frustration, Miller realized that changing bikes would not have been the right decision as the rain did not become heavy enough to warrant wet-weather tyres.
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