Jack Miller opened up about his disappointment for himself and KTM after two years with the factory team that ended last month.

As he had previously enjoyed race-winning success with Honda and Ducati, Miller joined KTM in 2023 with ambitious plans to help the MotoGP program. While he managed to celebrate podium finishes in both sprints and races, Miller consistently found himself outpaced by his teammate Brad Binder.

The struggles reached their climax in 2024 as Miller barely cracked into the top 10. Hampered by chattering issues and Michelin’s new front tire, his performances fell short, leading KTM to decline renewing his contract. Although the decision left him frustrated, particularly after the team’s assurances that his seat was secure, Miller has since reflected on it with a broader perspective.

“I’m disappointed—disappointed for everyone involved,” Miller admitted. “This isn’t the outcome any of us wanted. I came here with 25 podiums under my belt, fresh off a title-contending season with Ducati in 2022. It hasn’t turned out the way I envisioned.”

Miller highlighted the effort he poured into the 2024 season, including what he called his hardest off-season ever, but the results didn’t match his vision. “From my first laps on the bike in Valencia to the final laps in Barcelona, I gave it everything. I take pride in that, even if the results didn’t reflect it.”

Finishing the season 14th in the riders’ standings, Miller trailed his teammate and Pedro Acosta, who both placed fifth and sixth. His best finishes this season were a pair of fifth places.

Looking back on a competitive 2023 season, Miller recalled moments like leading the Valencia finale, a podium in Jerez, and sprint success in Germany. However, the introduction of Michelin’s new front tire for 2024 created difficulties, as KTM continued with the same chassis it had used the previous season. “That’s where we struggled,” he noted.

However, one standout performance came at the Thai Grand Prix in October, where Miller fought his way up from 15th to fifth in wet conditions. “That race was about grit and fighting spirit,” he said. “Even when things were tough—when I was crashing every other weekend—I never stopped giving it my all. That’s who I am: a racer who fights every time I’m on the track.”

Miller’s future appeared uncertain during the season, mostly after his KTM exit, but he has secured a factory contract with Yamaha. Now he will race for its new satellite team, Pramac, in 2025—a return to familiar territory after spending three seasons with Pramac during his Ducati era from 2018 to 2020.

Despite the challenges, Miller remains calm. “I haven’t met my own expectations these past two years, and that’s disappointing. But I’m looking ahead now—ready to bring my best to Yamaha and Pramac.”