Aussie rider Jack Miller has voiced sharp criticism regarding the newly proposed MotoGP weekend format scheduled to take effect in the 2027 season. Speaking during the media day ahead of the Indonesian Grand Prix at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit, the veteran racer questioned the championship organizer's decision to drastically cut track time and eliminate the traditional Sunday morning warm-up session, arguing that the sport is losing sight of its core identity.
The sweeping changes announced by series organizers include a dedicated qualifying session for the Sprint race on Friday afternoon, alongside a revamped procedure to determine the starting grid for the main Grand Prix. While acknowledging the desire to innovate, Jack Miller believes these modifications stem primarily from the manufacturers' desire to limit mileage and reduce operational costs rather than enhancing the actual racing spectacle for fans around the globe.
According to Jack Miller, the primary appeal of the championship relies entirely on the athletes pushing their machines to the limit on the tarmac. Pointing out the imbalance between show production and core sporting values, he emphasized that the riders and the racing itself represent the ultimate show, and organizers must remember that fans tune in to watch motorcycle racing rather than external entertainment gimmicks.
Furthermore, the reduction in practice time raises serious safety concerns for the premier class grid. The seasoned competitor warned that compressing schedule durations will not stop riders from pushing to absolute extremes immediately, potentially creating dangerous scenarios on tracks that lack adequate rubber-in phases or proper setup windows for complex prototype machinery.
The most vehement opposition from Jack Miller targets the complete removal of Sunday morning warm-ups, which will be replaced by a mere ten-minute exploratory window prior to the main event. Dismissing this alternative as entirely inadequate for high-performance prototypes, he revealed that he has already voiced his direct concerns regarding the matter to top MotoGP executive Carlos Ezpeleta during the race weekend.
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