The Yamaha Factory Racing Team have announced that Jack Miller will compete at the 2025 Suzuka 8 Hours.

Jack Miller is set to make his return to FIM Endurance World Championship racing with the factory Yamaha Racing Team.

He will be joining seasoned Suzuka 8 Hours rider Katsuyuki Nakasuga in the factory Yamaha Racing Team line-up this year at the 46th edition of the FIM Endurance World Championship "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race.

Miller took part in the Suzuka 8 Hours once before in 2017. Though he finished just off the podium in fourth place, he caught the endurance racing bug and fell in love with the prominent Japanese event.

"It's obviously a massive honour for me to be able to represent Yamaha at the Suzuka 8 Hours this year," Miller said.

"It's a race I've been wanting to go back to since 2017 when I finished fourth, losing to Yamaha that time. It's a big pleasure that I get to ride that Yamaha R1 motorcycle this time and represent the factory Yamaha Racing Team in Japan at such a prestigious race.

"Like I said, I've been dreaming of this race, and to have the opportunity to come back with such a strong team is a massive pleasure. I look forward to hopefully a good result for them at home and receiving some big support from the Japanese fans."

Tetsu Ono, General Manager, Motorsport Strategy Division, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. added: "This year marks the 70th anniversary of Yamaha's founding, and our factory entry in the Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race is a major part of our commemorative racing programme.

"With the goal of writing a new page in our 70-year history of taking on challenges and to deliver excitement to our fans worldwide who have supported us throughout those 70 years, we have been looking for the best rider line-up to win the Suzuka 8 Hours. I am now proud to announce that our second rider will be current MotoGP regular Jack Miller.

"Miller has been a very important part of our double factory line-up in MotoGP. Since the opening round of the season, he has contributed not just to testing and development but has also spurred on the entire Yamaha team with his fighting attitude and strong presence. With his previous experience in the Suzuka 8 Hours he is the perfect fit for the Yamaha Racing Team as we aim for victory in 2025.

"Just as he already does in MotoGP, Miller will bring to the team his experience, knowledge, passion, and fighting spirit. With Miller in our line-up, we're aiming to put on a race that will be remembered by fans around the world. The team's third rider will be announced at a later date, so please keep an eye on future announcements."