Shocking scenes in Malaysia as Australian rider Jack Miller’s motorbike bursts into FLAMES during qualifying
- Miller was competing to qualify for Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix
- It's unclear why his LCR Honda bike suddenly burst into flames
- The 20-year-old miraculously walked away from the crash unharmed
- He managed to qualify in 16th place for Sunday's race in Sepand
Australian Grand Prix motorcycle racer Jack Miller has made a lucky escape and walked away unscathed after his bike turned into a raging fireball.
Miller was competing to qualify for Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix at the Sepang Circuit near Kuala Lumpur when his LCR Honda suddenly burst into flames.
The 20-year-old was sent toppling onto the road as the blaze engulfed the bike. Despite flipping over as he skidded towards the side of the track, Miller miraculously walked away unharmed.
The LCR Honda bike of Australian rider Jack Miller which suddennly bursts into flames
The 20-year-old was sent toppling onto the road as the blaze engulfed the bike
Miller was competing to qualify for Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix at the Sepand Circuit near Kuala Lumpur
Despite flipping over as he skidded towards the side of the track, Miller miraculously walked away unharmed
Thankfully Miller had already completed several laps, and he managed to qualify in 16th place for Sunday's race.
The bike was reportedly set alight after Miller lost control and crashed
Daniel Pedrosa earned the pole position after clocking 1:59.053 seconds and beating his Honda team-mate Marc Marquez.
Sepang is regarded as one of the longest and most most demanding circuits, with temperatures known to soar well above 35 degrees.
Thankfully Miller had already completed several laps before the shocking scenes
The bike was reportedly set alight after Miller crashed
Daniel Pedrosa earned the pole position in qualifying after clocking 1:59.053 seconds
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