The Portuguese rider had to rank inside Yamaha\u2019s top three in the championship, but he\u2019s only scored six points in 15 races (including Sprints). That puts him 35 behind Alex Rins.<\/p>\n
Naturally, the next question is what this means for teammate Jack Miller<\/a>. The two riders have been battling to save their seats after the signing of World Superbikes star Toprak Razgatlioglu.<\/p>\n Jack Miller has \u2018a good chance\u2019 of keeping Pramac seat, but Deniz Oncu could challenge him<\/p>\n According to Marca\u2019s<\/a> report, Miller\u2019s strong qualifying performances have given him a \u2018good chance\u2019 of staying at Pramac<\/a>. The 30-year-old has started in the top 10 five times this year.<\/p>\n Yamaha<\/a> also believe that Miller\u2019s experience \u2013 he\u2019ll be on the verge of 200 races by the end of the season \u2013 will aid the development of the M1. The Japanese manufacturer are preparing to switch from an inline four to a V4 engine.<\/p>\n But a contract extension isn\u2019t guaranteed just yet. Miller faces competition from Deniz Oncu, a Moto2<\/a> rider.<\/p>\n Oncu has notched two victories and four podiums in 28 starts in the intermediate class. He currently sits sixth in the standings.<\/p>\n Pramac contender rules himself out of the running in boost to Jack Miller<\/p>\n Pramac have also been linked with Manuel Gonzalez and Diogo Moreira<\/a>, two other high-flyers at Moto2 level. It\u2019s clear that they would like to sign a young rider in theory.<\/p>\n But it\u2019s a delicate moment for the project with an engine change looming and Fabio Quartararo, the prized asset, threatening to leave unless he sees progress. In these circumstances, the stability and expertise a rider like Miller can offer may be too valuable to sacrifice.<\/p>\n In terms of established candidates, Enea Bastianini now intends to stay at Tech3<\/a>. The internal rider market has quietened down after world champion Jorge Martin agreed to stay at Aprilia.<\/p>\n![\"Jack](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2224927123-1024x683.jpg\")
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