Abandoned by Pramac, Jack Miller is Rescued by Honda with a Promise That Shocks Everyone

Jack Miller’s MotoGP future is once again hanging in the balance, but the Australian rider may soon have a promising escape route — and it’s looking more enticing by the day. The 30-year-old has become a central figure in the paddock’s evolving silly season, as the looming arrival of Toprak Razgatlioglu to Pramac Yamaha in 2026 reshuffles the grid and puts Miller’s seat in jeopardy.

Toprak Razgatlioglu to Pramac: The Domino That Could Topple Miller

It’s official: Toprak Razgatlioglu, the reigning World Superbikes (WSBK) champion, is heading to MotoGP in 2026. While the Turkish star was previously linked with Honda’s factory effort, Yamaha pulled off a coup, signing him for their satellite MotoGP team, Pramac, for the start of the 2026 season.

This high-profile acquisition creates a direct threat to Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira, who currently share the Pramac garage. One of them is guaranteed to be displaced. With team decisions expected over the summer break, Miller’s grip on a MotoGP seat beyond 2025 appears increasingly tenuous.

Pramac Saved Miller’s Career, but Time Might Be Running Out

Miller’s return to Pramac Yamaha for 2025 was seen as a lifeline. After parting ways with KTM at the end of 2024, his options looked limited. But Pramac stepped in, offering him a second chance in familiar surroundings. Now, just months into that comeback, he’s facing the harsh reality of MotoGP’s relentless turnover — and with only one seat likely available for 2026, Miller must prove himself or prepare for an exit.

But that exit might not be a bad thing — in fact, it could be a blessing in disguise.

Honda’s WorldSBK Offer: Lucrative, Strategic, and Familiar

Reports suggest Honda have tabled a three-year deal to Miller to race in the World Superbike Championship. The Japanese marque is desperate to revitalize its WSBK program and sees Miller as a cornerstone of that rebuild.

In a poetic twist, Razgatlioglu was originally linked with Honda’s WSBK team for 2026 before ultimately signing with Yamaha’s MotoGP squad. This development opens a clean path for Miller to make a straight switch, with Honda now in hot pursuit of the experienced Aussie.

What’s more, Cal Crutchlow, a former MotoGP winner and long-time friend of Miller, is expected to take on a team manager role at Honda in WorldSBK. That move could provide Miller with a familiar face and a supportive environment — something he’ll value after years of up-and-down stints across different factories.

Michelin’s Arrival in WorldSBK: The X-Factor That Changes Everything

The latest and possibly most compelling twist came this week: Michelin will become the official tyre supplier for World Superbikes in 2027.

The timing couldn’t be more perfect. If Miller takes Honda’s offer and joins WSBK in 2026, he’ll only spend one year on Pirelli tyres before the switch to Michelin — the same tyre brand used in MotoGP and the one Miller has mastered over the years.

This would ease the transition dramatically, allowing him to extract maximum performance much faster than riders unfamiliar with Michelin compounds. For Miller, whose riding style has always meshed well with Michelin’s front-end-focused grip, this tyre change is a massive boost.

It’s almost poetic: while Pirelli heads to MotoGP, Michelin returns to WorldSBK. For Miller, it’s a seamless swap.

Will Miller Say Yes to WSBK?

Despite having one foot out the door in MotoGP, Jack Miller isn’t short of options. His charisma, aggressive riding style, and wealth of experience make him a valuable asset — not just in premier class racing but also in endurance and production-based series like WSBK.

Miller has always been open about his desire to continue racing at a high level, even if not in MotoGP. The WSBK move could offer him:

• A multi-year contract with Honda.

• The chance to lead a factory program.

• The reunion with Cal Crutchlow, likely as his boss.

• A tyre brand he already knows inside and out, starting from 2027.

All signs point to a very realistic and enticing exit strategy for Miller — one that doesn’t feel like a step down, but rather, a smart pivot in a competitive career.

What About Miguel Oliveira?

While Miller is the hot topic right now, the situation at Pramac also leaves Miguel Oliveira’s seat in danger. The Portuguese rider has been solid but hasn’t quite reached the podium form he once showed with KTM. If Pramac chooses to keep Miller for 2026, Oliveira could be the odd man out.

However, the current trajectory suggests that Miller — older, costlier, and facing internal competition — might be the more likely to leave MotoGP first. If that happens, Oliveira could survive the 2026 cut — at least temporarily.

The Verdict: Time to Think Long-Term

Jack Miller has always worn his heart on his sleeve. He’s a racer’s racer, more focused on the thrill of competition than politics. But as his time in MotoGP inches toward an uncertain ending, the decision ahead could define the final chapter of his racing career.

Joining Honda in WorldSBK, reuniting with Crutchlow, and returning to Michelin tyres might sound like a step back from the MotoGP spotlight. But it could just be the perfect storm for a reinvention — and potentially, a run at another world title, this time on production machinery.

One thing is certain: Jack Miller won’t go quietly.

And if he does take Honda’s offer, WorldSBK just got a whole lot more exciting.