Jack Miller faces a ‘aggravating’ battle to interrupt out of Qualifying 1 on the Argentine MotoGP on Saturday.
The Pramac Yamaha rider, who progressed straight by means of to Q2 on the Thai season opener, started the Termas weekend with seventh place in FP1.
However Miller struggled to enhance throughout his closing time assault within the essential afternoon session and was left in 14th place, albeit solely 0.763s from chief Marc Marquez (Ducati).
“I felt good when it comes to race tempo, and within the afternoon I began working with the smooth tyre, utilizing a primary one to seek out the most effective setup after which one other two for time assaults,” Miller defined.
“I believe I used to be doing decently, working within the excessive 1‘38”s after 10 laps. Then, after I went for my first time assault I felt nice; the grip was unimaginable, and I believed, ’Wow, there may be some grip round right here!‘
“However after I switched to the second smooth tyre, the sensation was the identical as initially of the session, and I could not enhance.
“Nicely, we missed out on Q2 this time, however we now have FP4 tomorrow to work on the bike and attempt to make it by means of in Q1.
“With guys like Morbidelli in there, it‘s going to be aggravating, however I really feel like we’re shut.
“We’re on the precise path, the bike isn‘t too far off from the others, and we‘re working arduous to grasp what works finest for the YZR-M1.”
Miller will now face a tense Saturday morning, needing a top-two end in Q1 to safe a spot in Q2 pole place shootout.

Miguel Oliveira, 2025 Argentine MotoGP
Yamaha’s blended fortunes
Whereas Monster Yamaha’s Alex Rins (sixth) and Fabio Quartararo (eighth) secured direct entry to Q2, Miller’s team-mate Miguel Oliveira will even should battle his approach by means of Q1 after ending the day in 18th.
“The afternoon session was a bit tough,” stated the Portuguese. “I anticipated to enhance rather more on the second time assault, however then I bought caught behind Bastianini for 2 laps and had no likelihood to enhance.
“Proper now, our largest problem is in the course of the time assault, because it looks like we’d like a number of completely different concepts on easy methods to arrange the bike extra effectively to take full benefit of the brand new tyres.
“I really feel that with the medium rear tyre, we’re a lot nearer. There‘s nothing too regarding, and let‘s not overlook that this was the primary actual weekend the place we might see if our base setup was working or not.
“Up to now, we have not made many modifications, however we‘ll most likely have to start out adjusting issues extra. It solely takes a small enchancment to make an enormous distinction in lap time, so I‘m assured we are able to do a very good job.”