Source: LCR.

Queenslander Jack Miller made an impressive MotoGP debut today with CWM LCR Honda as post-season testing commenced at Valencia.

The Australian youngster may have ended Sunday’s Moto3 World Championship with a sixth race victory and the runner-up spot in the title race, but it was a completely different story for the 19-year-old on Monday.

Having competed all season on a 250cc bike in Moto3, he got his first taste of a 2014 specification CWM LCR Honda Open machine and began to learn his way around the track on the 1000cc beast. He was eventually 22nd fastest with a 1m34.633 after 61 laps.

“It was a really good day and we got a lot of testing done – I did a lot of laps!” Miller said. “I enjoyed it so much though and I think it might be one of the greatest days of my riding career. I have never had so much fun on a bike; the power was incredible, the brakes were great and it’s amazing how much grip you get from the tyres.

“It just means that I’m looking forward even more to the upcoming days of testing with the CWM LCR Honda team. Although I’ve enjoyed today, we’ll be working really hard and staying focused on learning this new machine step by step.”

Scores of photographers and TV cameras witnessed Miller’s first exit from the pits, and once he returned, the Aussie was wearing a huge smile. He continued to spend the day getting accustomed to the new bike, and will have a further two days to do so at Valencia although rain is forecast for Tuesday.