Aussie MotoGP home hero Jack Miller crashes moments after setting new fastest lap in practice
Australian MotoGP rider Jack Miller experienced a difficult start to his final home race at Phillip Island, suffering two crashes during practice sessions. Despite setting a fast lap, his performance was hampered by the accidents, leaving him outside the top 10 and complicating his qualifying path.
Why it matters
As a local hero in his final Australian MotoGP appearance, Miller's performance is a significant point of interest for fans and the sport's narrative.
Australian Jack Miller has endured a rocky start to the final Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island, suffering a pair of crashes and a qualifying setback. The 31-year-old, who is swapping MotoGP for Superbikes at the end of the season, went to the top of the leaderboard in first practice with just under four minutes remaining. But he lost control of his Yamaha into the first corner while TV pictures were showing his crew chief Giacomo Guidotti. Miller rolled heavily but was able to return to his feet, giving a thumbs-up to medical staff before being given a ride back to the garage. “Washing machine crash for Miller. Talk about highs and lows, the highs and lows for Jack Miller,” Matt Birt said in commentary. “He had just set the fastest time of the morning so far and then out wide. Was he caught there by a gust of wind?
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