Senna Agius says it is disappointing that he will not get the chance to share the MotoGP grid with Jack Miller, but the rising Australian is proud to take over as his country’s sole representative in the premier class next season.
Agius will step up to MotoGP with Tech3 KTM in 2027, joining Luca Marini after establishing himself as one of the leading riders in Moto2. The 21-year-old has already won four races in the intermediate class.
However, his promotion comes just as Miller’s 12-year MotoGP career reaches its conclusion.
Miller, a four-time MotoGP race winner, will compete in his final premier-class season before moving to the World Superbike Championship. His last MotoGP appearance will come at the season finale in Valencia in November.
Agius had hoped the timing would allow the two Australians to share the grid for at least one season.
“I really wanted to share the grid with Jack, so that’s a little bit disappointing that he won’t be there,” Agius said.
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Miller has been a major figure for Australian motorcycle racing since making his MotoGP debut in 2015. Agius, who considers Miller a close friend, believes the veteran has helped set a benchmark for the next generation of Australian riders.
“He’s a great friend of mine and he’s set the bar for Australian motorsport and all the kids coming out of Australia for a long time,” Agius said.
Taking over as Australia’s only MotoGP rider brings added responsibility, but Agius says he is proud to represent his country.
“I’m incredibly proud and I just want to do the country proud because I feel like I take them along with me,” he said.
Miller’s move to WorldSBK follows the loss of his Pramac Yamaha seat to Agius’ Moto2 rival Izan Guevara. After more than a decade in MotoGP, Miller will now begin a new chapter in the production-based championship.
For Agius, meanwhile, 2027 will mark the biggest step of his career.
His MotoGP debut will also carry extra significance for Australian fans, with the championship scheduled to race at the new Adelaide street circuit for the first time next season. With Miller no longer on the grid, Agius will be the country’s sole representative at the event.
While he would have preferred to begin his MotoGP career alongside his friend and mentor, Agius will instead inherit the responsibility of carrying Australia’s colours into a new era.
