Jack Miller Admits Talks with Ducati Over 2026 WorldSBK Move

Jack Miller has revealed that he held discussions with Ducati Corse boss Gigi Dall’Igna about a potential move to the World Superbike Championship in 2026, before ultimately renewing his MotoGP career with Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP.

The four-time MotoGP race winner found his premier-class future under serious threat midway through 2024, when it appeared his time on the MotoGP grid was coming to an end. That situation changed when Pramac secured a switch to Yamaha and offered Miller a one-year deal to return for the project’s first season.

With Yamaha committing to a V4 engine for 2026, Miller was retained alongside Toprak Razgatlioglu, largely due to his extensive experience with V4-powered MotoGP machinery. His technical knowledge was seen as a key asset for Pramac during a major transitional phase for the Japanese manufacturer.

However, Miller admits that during the 2024 summer break, his future at Pramac was far from secure. In that period of uncertainty, he explored alternative career paths, including a possible switch to World Superbikes with Ducati.

“It depends,” Miller told GPOne when asked if World Superbikes could be an option later in his career.
“If I no longer had a chance in MotoGP, then certainly, if I still wanted to continue racing, it’s something I would consider.”

Miller underlined that his passion for racing remains undiminished, regardless of category.

“I could be 40 years old and still want to race, because I like racing motorcycles,” he said.
“The Superbike calendar is also quite nice.”

The Australian confirmed that discussions with Ducati did take place, although they did not progress into a concrete plan.

“Last year, I also spoke with Gigi,” Miller added.
“In MotoGP, there are 22 rounds, so 44 races with the sprints included. That’s a lot on a motorcycle.”

Despite acknowledging the physical and mental demands of MotoGP, Miller stressed that his commitment to the premier class remains strong for now.

“Right now, I love doing it,” he said.
“I don’t think I’ll stop anytime soon, but we’ll see.”

As in several previous seasons, Miller once again finds himself entering a campaign on an expiring contract. Nevertheless, he remains optimistic that his future beyond 2026 will be resolved sooner rather than later.

“It’s an extremely crucial season for me, but every season in MotoGP is,” Miller explained.
“This industry is very ruthless, and last year’s signing came late. I expect, and hope, that it’ll come a bit earlier this year.”

Miller believes that performance will ultimately determine his next move and remains confident that he still has unfinished business in MotoGP.

“I hope the results speak for themselves and that we’ll sign soon,” he said.
“That’s my dream. I feel I still have unfinished business here in MotoGP.”

Looking further ahead, the impending regulatory overhaul scheduled for 2027 is another key factor shaping his ambitions.

“I don’t only want to stay here this year, but also in the years to come, especially with the new changes arriving in 2027,” Miller added.
“I’d really like to be there and get some great results this year. That’s the goal.”

Although Miller admits that his future plans are clear in his own mind, he is fully aware of MotoGP’s unpredictability.

“In my mind, I already have everything planned out, but whether it happens or not is another matter,” he concluded.
“In any case, this is the first step in that direction.”

As MotoGP approaches a new technical era, Miller’s situation highlights the fine margins and constant pressure faced by experienced riders trying to secure their place on the grid, while keeping alternative pathways open should opportunities arise elsewhere.