The pilot market for WorldSBK 2027 has just added one of its most important movements. Jack Miller will leave MotoGP to become an official pilot yamaha in it MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championshipa decision that marks a new chapter in the Australian’s extensive international career.
Millerwhich will continue to be linked to yamaha During the 2027 and 2028 seasons, he will be a teammate of Andrea Locatelli in it Yamaha Maxus Leg. The change represents a significant step, but not a break with the Japanese manufacturer, since the pilot of Townsville maintains a relationship built during his last two campaigns in MotoGP.
WSBK, new challenge for Jack Miller with Yamaha
Before the San Marino GP, Miller He seemed very happy after the announcement of this news, although he still keeps his attention on the current season. “I’m on cloud nine and looking forward to going there to see what we can do,” stated the Australian, aware that he still has races to compete before beginning his new adventure.
His arrival to WorldSBK represents an opportunity to reinvent oneself after two complicated seasons in MotoGP. At the moment, Miller is ranked 19th. of the championship and is the second highest ranked Yamahawhile also participating in the development of the new M1 V4.
A relationship that goes beyond MotoGP
One of the determining factors for Miller It was precisely the relationship built with yamaha. The Australian pilot highlighted that, although the results have not been what was expected in the last two years, there is a professional and personal connection that influenced his decision.
“We have a great relationship with the brand”said Miller, who considers it important to establish long-term ties.
The step to WorldSBKis not unknown, since Miller has experience with the Yamaha R1model with whom he participated in the 8 Hours of Suzuka -finished second in the last two editions-.
Miller, Oliveira and Binder: explosive reunion
One of the most attractive ingredients of Miller’s arrival at WorldSBK 2027 will be the reunion with riders he knows from the lower categories.
The Australian will once again share the track with Miguel Oliveiracurrently in the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Teamwhile it will also match Brad Binderwho will make the jump to the championship next season.
Jack Miller knows that the presence of Binder and Oliveira can give a special character to the grill WorldSBK. The three have been competing against each other for years and represent a generation of drivers that grew up practically at the same time within the World. “Between Brad and Miguel and I, there is the belief that we can fight again like in Moto3”, Miller stated..
Between connecting rods and spark plugs
The arrival of Jack Miller to WorldSBK gives shine to the season 2027 and from the first moment it will be under the spotlight of the other teams and specialized media. When turn off the traffic light and R1 hits the track with the Australian in controlwill be the official beginning of its new history in sports motorcycling.
