{"id":1873480,"date":"2026-04-08T09:26:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:26:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1873480"},"modified":"2026-04-08T09:26:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:26:50","slug":"jack-miller-yamaha-motogp-riders-like-a-lamb-to-slaughter-on-cota-straight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1873480","title":{"rendered":"Jack Miller: Yamaha MotoGP riders &#8220;like a lamb to slaughter\u201d on COTA straight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Jack Miller: Yamaha MotoGP riders &#8220;like a lamb to slaughter\u201d on COTA straight<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Jack Miller felt like a \u201clamb to slaughter\u201d due to the Yamaha V4\u2019s top speed deficit at the US MotoGP.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-08T10:26:50+01:00\">08 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jack Miller, US MotoGP Sprint race.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>COTA\u2019s 1.2km back straight left the Yamaha V4 riders brutally exposed during the recent US MotoGP weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Pramac\u2019s Jack Miller said he felt like a \u201clamb to slaughter\u201d after the Sprint race, where the Australian\u2019s average top speed was 10km\/h slower than Aprilia\u2019s Marco Bezzecchi.<\/p>\n<p>Miller took the chequered flag in 14th, as the second-best Yamaha behind Fabio Quartararo, but lost out to both KTM\u2019s Brad Binder and VR46 Ducati\u2019s Franco Morbidelli in the closing laps.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s a working project. But we&#8217;re keeping our head down,\u201d said Miller.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was trying to fight there in the race but every time we open it up\u2026 You&#8217;re like a lamb to slaughter a little bit. Getting the stickers peeled off you every time down the back straight.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cBrad had four goes before he got it right. And with Franky, I kind of messed up a little bit in the stadium section.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe came out of the last corner together, but we had a yellow flag at turn one. So you&#8217;re kind of stuck following the leader and then once we open the taps [on the back straight], you can&#8217;t do anything about it.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-c8bfe6f1c6704912b93e8a84971d4964ac0a4a6fb38adb3d6e5f2ced25c6d5bd\">  The biggest winners and losers from MotoGP 2026&#8217;s first three rounds   MotoGP manufacturers \u201chappy\u201d after crunch Liberty meeting, 2027 rider deals imminent? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The Australian suggested some upgrades could arrive for the next round at Jerez.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe&#8217;re working away at it and trying our best. Hopefully come Jerez we can be a little bit more competitive \u00a0and we&#8217;ll try to get better as the season progresses. It\u2019s not through lack of trying.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>US MotoGP Race: Lap Times &#8211; Yamahas plus Marco Bezzecchi.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-5251563d8f124eb2a5049dd693b282905096541ce066d6ec6d1dcc806a9a386e\">  Bittersweet first MotoGP point for Toprak Razgatlioglu, Pramac \u201cmorale boost\u201d   Toprak Razgatlioglu \u201csurprised\u201d before COTA MotoGP Sprint exit <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Miller left COTA, scene of a season-best fifth place in last year\u2019s grand prix, still seeking his first points of the year after taking the chequered flag in 16th in the main race.<\/p>\n<p>This time, he was at least stronger in the closing stages, passing Quartararo and finishing in the slipstream of team-mate Toprak Razgatlioglu.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are still some areas, especially in the DNA of the bike, that we need to keep working on and refining, but for now we\u2018re doing the best we can with what we have,\u201d Miller said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe important thing is that we\u2018re starting to understand the bike better and build a clearer direction for the future.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow I\u2018m looking forward to getting back to Europe &#8211; having races closer together should help us keep the momentum, bring some updates, and continue developing in the right direction.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>After chronic rear grip issues in the previous rounds, Pramac team director Gino Borsoi was pleased by how both of his riders maintained their pace over the 20 laps.<\/p>\n<p>However, all four Yamahas were left over 25-seconds from Grand Prix winner Bezzecchi.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom the halfway point of the race both riders showed they had the pace to stay close to the top ten. That\u2018s an important indication for us,\u201d Borsoi said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is our starting point, and it\u2018s from here that we need to continue building. We know it won\u2018t be easy, but we\u2018ve already reduced the gap significantly compared to the first races.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow we have to keep our heads down, continue working, and bring the team and our riders closer to where they belong.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Jack Miller<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Prima Pramac Yamaha<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Yamaha<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> MotoGP rookie: \u201cWe need to be crazy\u201d to race at this level<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298928_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298928_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298928_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298928_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298928_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298928_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298928_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298928_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298928_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> KTM details Pedro Acosta\u2019s new MotoGP approach: \u201cThere was no middle ground\u201d<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304322_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304322_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304322_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304322_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304322_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304322_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304322_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304322_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304322_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-7805e02e8f64b08d7780fa69dc48c069935279c008f3c51cada558214a9180c2\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">MotoGP Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Peter has been in the paddock for 20 years and has seen Valentino Rossi come and go. 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Credit: Gold and Goose.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Alex Rins: A piece of tarmac hit my finger in Brazil MotoGP<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1774274649\"> 23\/03\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/gng_1299932_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Alex Rins, 2026 Brazilian MotoGP.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col second-column\">\n<div class=\"sticky\">\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Jack Miller felt like a \u201clamb to slaughter\u201d due to the Yamaha V4\u2019s top speed deficit at the US MotoGP.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>COTA\u2019s 1.2km back straight left the Yamaha V4 riders brutally exposed during the recent US MotoGP weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Pramac\u2019s Jack Miller said he felt like a \u201clamb to slaughter\u201d after the Sprint race, where the Australian\u2019s average top speed was 10km\/h slower than Aprilia\u2019s Marco Bezzecchi.<\/p>\n<p>Miller took the chequered flag in 14th, as the second-best Yamaha behind Fabio Quartararo, but lost out to both KTM\u2019s Brad Binder and VR46 Ducati\u2019s Franco Morbidelli in the closing laps.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s a working project. But we&#8217;re keeping our head down,\u201d said Miller.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was trying to fight there in the race but every time we open it up\u2026 You&#8217;re like a lamb to slaughter a little bit. Getting the stickers peeled off you every time down the back straight.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cBrad had four goes before he got it right. And with Franky, I kind of messed up a little bit in the stadium section.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe came out of the last corner together, but we had a yellow flag at turn one. So you&#8217;re kind of stuck following the leader and then once we open the taps [on the back straight], you can&#8217;t do anything about it.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-c8bfe6f1c6704912b93e8a84971d4964ac0a4a6fb38adb3d6e5f2ced25c6d5bd\">  The biggest winners and losers from MotoGP 2026&#8217;s first three rounds   MotoGP manufacturers \u201chappy\u201d after crunch Liberty meeting, 2027 rider deals imminent? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The Australian suggested some upgrades could arrive for the next round at Jerez.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe&#8217;re working away at it and trying our best. Hopefully come Jerez we can be a little bit more competitive \u00a0and we&#8217;ll try to get better as the season progresses. It\u2019s not through lack of trying.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>US MotoGP Race: Lap Times &#8211; Yamahas plus Marco Bezzecchi.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-5251563d8f124eb2a5049dd693b282905096541ce066d6ec6d1dcc806a9a386e\">  Bittersweet first MotoGP point for Toprak Razgatlioglu, Pramac \u201cmorale boost\u201d   Toprak Razgatlioglu \u201csurprised\u201d before COTA MotoGP Sprint exit <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Miller left COTA, scene of a season-best fifth place in last year\u2019s grand prix, still seeking his first points of the year after taking the chequered flag in 16th in the main race.<\/p>\n<p>This time, he was at least stronger in the closing stages, passing Quartararo and finishing in the slipstream of team-mate Toprak Razgatlioglu.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are still some areas, especially in the DNA of the bike, that we need to keep working on and refining, but for now we\u2018re doing the best we can with what we have,\u201d Miller said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe important thing is that we\u2018re starting to understand the bike better and build a clearer direction for the future.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow I\u2018m looking forward to getting back to Europe &#8211; having races closer together should help us keep the momentum, bring some updates, and continue developing in the right direction.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>After chronic rear grip issues in the previous rounds, Pramac team director Gino Borsoi was pleased by how both of his riders maintained their pace over the 20 laps.<\/p>\n<p>However, all four Yamahas were left over 25-seconds from Grand Prix winner Bezzecchi.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom the halfway point of the race both riders showed they had the pace to stay close to the top ten. That\u2018s an important indication for us,\u201d Borsoi said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is our starting point, and it\u2018s from here that we need to continue building. We know it won\u2018t be easy, but we\u2018ve already reduced the gap significantly compared to the first races.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow we have to keep our heads down, continue working, and bring the team and our riders closer to where they belong.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>COTA\u2019s 1.2km back straight left the Yamaha V4 riders brutally exposed during the recent US MotoGP weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Pramac\u2019s Jack Miller said he felt like a \u201clamb to slaughter\u201d after the Sprint race, where the Australian\u2019s average top speed was 10km\/h slower than Aprilia\u2019s Marco Bezzecchi.<\/p>\n<p>Miller took the chequered flag in 14th, as the second-best Yamaha behind Fabio Quartararo, but lost out to both KTM\u2019s Brad Binder and VR46 Ducati\u2019s Franco Morbidelli in the closing laps.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s a working project. But we&#8217;re keeping our head down,\u201d said Miller.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was trying to fight there in the race but every time we open it up\u2026 You&#8217;re like a lamb to slaughter a little bit. Getting the stickers peeled off you every time down the back straight.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cBrad had four goes before he got it right. And with Franky, I kind of messed up a little bit in the stadium section.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe came out of the last corner together, but we had a yellow flag at turn one. So you&#8217;re kind of stuck following the leader and then once we open the taps [on the back straight], you can&#8217;t do anything about it.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-c8bfe6f1c6704912b93e8a84971d4964ac0a4a6fb38adb3d6e5f2ced25c6d5bd\">  The biggest winners and losers from MotoGP 2026&#8217;s first three rounds   MotoGP manufacturers \u201chappy\u201d after crunch Liberty meeting, 2027 rider deals imminent? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The Australian suggested some upgrades could arrive for the next round at Jerez.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe&#8217;re working away at it and trying our best. Hopefully come Jerez we can be a little bit more competitive \u00a0and we&#8217;ll try to get better as the season progresses. It\u2019s not through lack of trying.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>US MotoGP Race: Lap Times &#8211; Yamahas plus Marco Bezzecchi.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-5251563d8f124eb2a5049dd693b282905096541ce066d6ec6d1dcc806a9a386e\">  Bittersweet first MotoGP point for Toprak Razgatlioglu, Pramac \u201cmorale boost\u201d   Toprak Razgatlioglu \u201csurprised\u201d before COTA MotoGP Sprint exit <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Miller left COTA, scene of a season-best fifth place in last year\u2019s grand prix, still seeking his first points of the year after taking the chequered flag in 16th in the main race.<\/p>\n<p>This time, he was at least stronger in the closing stages, passing Quartararo and finishing in the slipstream of team-mate Toprak Razgatlioglu.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are still some areas, especially in the DNA of the bike, that we need to keep working on and refining, but for now we\u2018re doing the best we can with what we have,\u201d Miller said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe important thing is that we\u2018re starting to understand the bike better and build a clearer direction for the future.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow I\u2018m looking forward to getting back to Europe &#8211; having races closer together should help us keep the momentum, bring some updates, and continue developing in the right direction.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>After chronic rear grip issues in the previous rounds, Pramac team director Gino Borsoi was pleased by how both of his riders maintained their pace over the 20 laps.<\/p>\n<p>However, all four Yamahas were left over 25-seconds from Grand Prix winner Bezzecchi.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom the halfway point of the race both riders showed they had the pace to stay close to the top ten. That\u2018s an important indication for us,\u201d Borsoi said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is our starting point, and it\u2018s from here that we need to continue building. We know it won\u2018t be easy, but we\u2018ve already reduced the gap significantly compared to the first races.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow we have to keep our heads down, continue working, and bring the team and our riders closer to where they belong.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1092914\/1\/jack-miller-yamaha-motogp-riders-lamb-slaughter-cota-straight&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303165_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Jack Miller: Yamaha MotoGP riders &#8220;like a lamb to slaughter\u201d on COTA straight Jack Miller felt like a \u201clamb to slaughter\u201d due to the Yamaha V4\u2019s top speed deficit at the US MotoGP. 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