MotoGP is in a very different era to when Jack Miller joined the premier class in 2015, with three new champions in the past three seasons and a grid that’s closer than ever.
The contradiction for MotoGP 2023 is that while lap times across the grid are closer than ever, there appears to be less overtaking.Miller feels it’s also a consequence of the competition levelling out, meaning there are few easy passes to be made anymore.
“It is harder [to overtake], don't get me wrong, but is there a problem? I don't think so,” said the 28-year-old, who has made three podium appearances in KTM colours so far this season. “I think we've still got a lot of overtaking and we’ve seen more often than not that if the guys are fast, they're coming through.“There’s not half-a-second difference between the next rider in consistent lap pace, now there’s only half-a-tenth.
“I think that's more the issue. Everybody’s level is so much higher and all the bikes are so much stronger. So not only has the competition risen, but it’s levelled out. “You’ve got the Ducatis, KTMs, Aprilias up there. Yamaha has been on the podium and Honda has had a win this year, so I feel like they can be back fighting soon.Miller is currently eighth in the world championship, after nine of 20 rounds.
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