The 2021 season marked Jack Miller’s highly anticipated promotion to the factory Ducati Lenovo Team, where he piloted the formidable Desmosedici GP21. This machine was a technological marvel, featuring a 90° V4 engine producing over 250 hp and pioneering "shapeshifter" ride-height devices that optimized acceleration. The GP21 represented a turning point for Ducati, evolving from a pure top-speed missile into a well-rounded package that allowed Miller to exploit his aggressive riding style.
Miller’s campaign was defined by a spectacular mid-season surge where he claimed back-to-back victories. His emotional win at the Spanish GP (Jerez) was a career milestone, breaking a five-year drought and proving his capability in dry conditions. He followed this immediately with a chaotic masterclass at the French GP (Le Mans), where he overcame a double long-lap penalty in a flag-to-flag rain race to take the top step. These performances were complemented by three other podium finishes, securing him 4th place in the overall standings.
Ultimately, the partnership between Miller and the GP21 was instrumental in Ducati securing the Constructors' Championship. The bike's stability under hard braking perfectly suited Miller's late-braking technique, while its launch control gave him consistent advantages at the start of races. Although his teammate Pecco Bagnaia finished higher in the championship, Miller's 2021 season remains a high-water mark in his career, validating his status as one of the sport's premier riders.
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