Yamaha has confirmed that Jack Miller will be a part of its WorldSBK mission as a manufacturing unit rider on a two-year deal.
After 11 years within the grand prix paddock, Miller will make the swap to WorldSBK for the 2027 and 2028 seasons whereas persevering with his partnership with Yamaha.
With 4 wins and 23 podiums in MotoGP, the Australian is about to convey a wealth of expertise, in addition to improvement to the YZF-R1 mission.
The 31-year-old replaces Xavi Vierge, after the Spaniard earlier introduced his exit from Yamaha.
“I’m actually excited to announce that I’m heading over to WorldSBK along with Yamaha, extending our partnership collectively,” Miller stated.
“I’ve actually loved working with the model these previous few years in MotoGP and I’m extraordinarily grateful for the chance to see what we will do on the R1.
“I’ve had a small style of the bike at Suzuka the final couple of years, and whereas the WorldSBK-spec bike is a bit totally different I’m actually trying ahead to this subsequent chapter in my profession and hopefully we will do one thing actually robust over there.”
Yamaha Motor Europe Street Racing Sporting Supervisor, Niccolo Canepa added: “We’re massively excited to welcome Jack Miller to Yamaha’s WorldSBK mission in 2027, and personally I’m very comfortable to have him be a part of our workforce.
“The chance to convey a rider of his expertise and expertise into our official workforce was too good to overlook, and we’re already trying ahead to the primary exams. His Grand Prix expertise, significantly his data of Michelin tyres, shall be extraordinarily precious for us.
“He has already achieved robust outcomes with the R1 at Suzuka, so we’re excited to see what he can do on the WorldSBK-spec bike and what he can contribute to the R1’s continued improvement. Past the technical aspect, Jack’s character and worldwide profile will even be an incredible asset in strengthening Yamaha’s presence and bringing much more consideration to the WorldSBK Championship. We’re very a lot trying ahead to beginning this new chapter collectively.”