Jack Miller to Leave Prima Pramac Yamaha After 2026 MotoGP Season

Australian rider Jack Miller and Prima Pramac Yamaha will end their partnership after the 2026 MotoGP season, closing a five-season association that has spanned two separate chapters of the team’s journey.

Yamaha Racing confirmed the decision ahead of the Aragon Grand Prix and paid tribute to Miller for his role in the development of its MotoGP project. The announcement also signals the end of Miller’s career in the premier class, which began in 2015.

Miller, 31, has competed for Honda, Ducati, KTM and Yamaha during his MotoGP career and has secured four premier-class victories. Known for his aggressive riding style as well as his technical feedback, the Australian has also earned a reputation as a rider capable of helping teams develop their machinery.

"Jack joined Yamaha at an important stage of our MotoGP project and immediately became a valuable contributor. His technical understanding, openness to feedback, and relentless commitment helped us move forward in several areas," Yamaha Motor Racing managing director Paolo Pavesio said in a statement.

Pramac Racing team principal Paolo Campinoti also praised Miller's contribution, saying the Australian had become an important part of the team's history both on and off the track.

"Some riders pass through a team, while others leave a lasting mark on its history, and Jack certainly belongs to the second group," Campinoti said.

He added that although the team was disappointed to see the partnership come to an end, such decisions were part of professional motorsport. Campinoti also wished Miller and his family success in the next phase of his career.

Miller joined Prima Pramac Yamaha in 2025 as Yamaha embarked on an important phase of its MotoGP development. His experience from competing with multiple manufacturers proved useful as he provided technical feedback and insights into the behaviour and performance of the new machine.

His best MotoGP result with the project came at the 2025 United States Grand Prix, where he finished fifth. He also took part in the prestigious Suzuka 8 Hours, further adding to his experience across different forms of motorcycle racing.

While his MotoGP career is set to conclude at the end of 2026, Miller is reportedly expected to continue racing. According to Fox Sports, he could join Yamaha's World Superbike project in 2027, potentially allowing him to remain closely associated with the manufacturer while beginning a new chapter outside MotoGP.

Miller's departure therefore marks more than the end of a team partnership. It is also expected to bring down the curtain on a premier-class career that has lasted more than a decade and seen him compete at the highest level of motorcycle racing for four major manufacturers.

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