It seems the light at the end of the tunnel is getting smaller and smaller for one of the biggest personalities on the grid, Jack Miller. By his own admission, he has had a terrible 2024 season so far. Despite having had his fair share of opportunities for MotoGP glory over his 10 years on the grid—riding for LCR Honda (prior to Honda’s downfall), Pramac Ducati, Factory Ducati, and most recently, Factory KTM—he has only won 4 races out of 164 starts and placed in the top 5 of the championship just once.

Jack Miller is clearly well-liked across the paddock, much like his fellow Australian in F1, Daniel Ricciardo. However, similar to Daniel, he has never been able to capitalize fully on the opportunities he has been given. It does show that it sometimes pays to be the nice guy. But what does the future hold for Jack? If we draw parallels from Ricciardo’s career in F1, it involves luck, having the right friends, and being very motivated and determined.

One option is that Jack could become a very useful test rider, especially for one of the struggling manufacturers, due to his experience on the top bikes for a number of years. He was racing with Ducati (Pramac) during their come-up years, prior to their total domination, so his insight alone on bike development could land him a decent salary with one of the Japanese teams.

Another potential move, and one that seems more likely, is for Jack to leave the grid completely and perhaps pursue something in the Motocross world. The recent arrival of his first child and the constant weeks of traveling around the other side of the world could be enough to take anyone’s mind off the game. Personally, I don’t think his mind is in the race anymore. It is not easy for anyone to spend weeks or months away from their loved ones and miss such crucial times in their lives. I think he will most likely be happier back at home with his wife and daughter.

It shows a level of self-awareness to admit your shortcomings and hold yourself accountable for the recent results. It shows a level of maturity that some other riders could potentially benefit from. I, for one, would miss watching Jack race and miss his personality in the paddock. He is a favorite of my grandad (who I always watch the races with), but I don’t want to continue watching him in this form, as it can’t be good for his confidence or mental health in general.