Jack Miller, the fastest during the Qatar test, goes into the 2021 MotoGP season as a favorite not only for this Sunday’s race but also for the championship.
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After three seasons with the Pramac team, the Australian will make his competitive debut for the Ducati Lenovo factory team at the first of two Grand Prix of Qatar.
With the departure of Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci at the end of last season, MIller also becomes the most experienced Ducati rider currently on the MotoGP field.
A role that he likes. “Yeah, I think it’s kind of like that. I’m the most experienced guy at Ducati now, although Zarco has a few more years on me,” said Miller.
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“When it comes to MotoGP races and starts, I feel like I have the most experience and I’m excited to take on that role.
“Andrea [Dovizioso] was Andrea, and I think the Ducati we have now is thanks to Andrea and what he’s done for the past couple of seasons. I think we can be very happy about that. I’ll just do my best not to clog it up. “
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Being a factory rider brings added pressure and expectations and during today’s press conference, Miller was asked for the first time since his Moto3 days if he would be a favorite for the title, along with comparisons between himself and Casey Stoner.
Miller was quick to close any resemblances and wasn’t expecting a season like Stoner’s 2007, which is one of the best in MotoGP history.
“I get a message from him every now and then, but comparing myself to Casey is completely wrong. What he did in 2007 was definitely something spectacular and I don’t think it will ever be repeated,” Miller added.
“As you said, my first time in Moto3 with the KTM Red Bull team was my favorite title and I didn’t have a podium, a win or anything. Now I’m definitely older and smarter than I was then and I feel as ready as possible .
“I know all the guys on the grid pretty well, apart from the rookies, but I’ve even raced them with them before and yes, I feel as ready as always, but we’ll see. Last year was the season and it’s balanced. ” longer this year. “