Jack Miller’s place on the MotoGP grid for 2026 is far from assured — but Honda are keen to secure the Aussie’s services for their WorldSBK team, according to recent reports.

While it’s understood a formal offer hasn’t been signed off, sources in the paddock suggest that Miller is firmly on Honda’s radar. The Japanese manufacturer — still trying to unlock results since returning to full-factory status in 2020 — is believed to be considering new and experienced talent for a reset, and Miller’s vast MotoGP experience with four brands makes him a standout candidate.

Miller remains committed to MotoGP with Pramac Yamaha, and is focused on turning his form around approaching the second half of 2025 season. The Queenslander had a positive outing in Austin, finishing fifth and delivering one of Yamaha’s better results to that point. He also showed encouraging one-lap speed in Thailand, qualifying fourth and looking strong early in the sprint before crashing out while running at the front.

However, consistency has eluded the 29-year-old. He has failed to finish the past three races, crashing out at the Qatar and French rounds, while a technical issue forced him out at Jerez. The French GP in particular was a missed opportunity — Miller had taken the lead in tricky conditions and was ahead of eventual winner Johann Zarco before sliding into the gravel on lap six.

That leaves Miller 17th in the championship after 6 rounds, with just 19 points to his name. With teammate Miguel Oliveira also missing races through injury, Pramac has yet to commit to a 2026 line-up as the rider market heats up. Yamaha is also believed to be watching Toprak Razgatlıoğlu closely, with speculation growing about a possible move to MotoGP for the reigning WorldSBK champ.

For now, Yamaha Racing boss Paolo Pavesio has acknowledged Miller’s contribution to development and his positive influence in the garage, particularly as the team adapts to its updated M1 package. But he’s also made it clear that results — not just attitude — will guide rider decisions, with announcements likely by the summer break.

“I’m happy with Miller for two main reasons,” added Pavesio. “He showed the Yamaha group right from the start that the bike has something to offer even for a rider coming from another manufacturer. Theoretically, it would have taken some time for him to adapt – he had no feeling at the first test in Barcelona. I also like his attitude: he’s a team player and thinks positively.”

Should Miller find himself without a MotoGP seat for 2026, Honda’s potential interest in him for Superbike duties gives him a fallback position. HRC has yet to lock in its WorldSBK line-up and is still searching for a rider capable of consistently challenging at the front. Current riders, Lecuona and Vierge, have shown flashes of promise but have mostly struggled on the underperforming CBR. With Honda rumoured to be redoubling their efforts in WorldSBK, a place in the HRC garage could become more sort after.

Miller rode for Honda from 2015 to 2017, scoring a win and a podium riding for the Marc VDS MotoGP squad. His most successful period by far was with the Pramac and Factory Ducati teams from 2018 to 2022, scoring 3 wins and 21 podiums in all. At KTM he found the going more difficult, scoring a single podium in two years.

For now, Miller will be hoping he can avoid the need for a plan B at all. A strong second half of the season remains his best shot at convincing Yamaha that he still belongs in MotoGP.