THE colors Jack Miller will wear in his first season aboard a Ducati MotoGP bike have been revealed.
The Alma Pramac Racing squad unveiled their 2018 livery in a glitzy launch at the headquarters of exotic Italian supercar manufacturers Lamborghini, with Miller and teammate Danilo Petrucci on hand to show off their new bikes.
After three seasons with Honda, the Australian switches to the satellite Ducati team for his fourth season of MotoGP — although his contract is with the factory itself.
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Jack Miller’s new Alma Pramac Racing Ducati MotoGP bike for 2018. Pic: Pramac RacingSource: Supplied
“I’m happy to be here,” Miller said.
“The countdown is now finally over. This is the week of the first Grand Prix and I am excited and very motivated to start the season.
Jack Miller’s new Alma Pramac Racing Ducati MotoGP bike for 2018. Pic: Pramac RacingSource: SuppliedJack Miller’s new Alma Pramac Racing Ducati MotoGP bike for 2018. Pic: Pramac RacingSource: Supplied
“We have made a very good job with the team so far, and I can’t wait to fly to Qatar and do my best. I have great expectations in this new adventure with Alma Pramac Racing.”
Miller finishing the final round of testing in Qatar in the top 10 but is quietly confident, having shown consistent race pace during the pre-season hit-outs.
Jack Miller and his new teammate Danilo Petrucci. Pic: Pramac RacingSource: SuppliedJack Miller’s new Alma Pramac Racing Ducati MotoGP bike for 2018. Pic: Pramac RacingSource: Supplied
The opening round of the season at Qatar gets underway on Friday with a pair of practice sessions under the lights at Losail.