MotoGP: Australia’s Jack Miller signs new deal with Pramac Ducati

It took a while, but Australian MotoGP star Jack Miller has finally secured his immediate riding future.

Jack Miller will again be the lead rider for Pramac Ducati. Picture: AFP

Australian MotoGP star Jack Miller has finally secured a ride for 2020, re-signing with the Pramac Ducati team for another year.

The announcement ends weeks of uncertainty for the 24-year-old Queenslander, amid speculation unsettled Honda factory team rider Jorge Lorenzo could swoop in for a return to Ducati.

Miller will be the lead rider again for the Pramac team along with Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia aboard the Desmosedici GP20 machine next year.

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Jack Miller will again be the lead rider for Pramac Ducati. Picture: AFP

“I am very happy to have reached this agreement,’’ Miller said.

“Pramac Racing is a team that made me feel comfortable right from the start and the relationship with Ducati is very close.

“I will have again the official bike at my disposal and will do my best to achieve great results.’’

Jack Miller after claiming third place in the Czech Republic MotoGP earlier this month. Picture: Getty Images

Miller is enjoying his best season in the elite category, and is currently in eighth position on the championship table thanks to two podium finishes, in America and the Czech Republic.

Miller did not finish last Sunday’s race in Austria, sliding off on the eighth lap while in fourth position.

The next round of the MotoGP season is the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on August 25.

The Australian GP will be held at Phillip Island on October 25-27.

Originally published as MotoGP: Australia’s Jack Miller signs new deal with Pramac Ducati