20/05/2026
LS2 racer, Cormac Buchanan was dealt a tough hand at his team's home round in Barcelona.
It was over almost as soon as it began for the Kiwi teenager as another rider made contact shortly after the Moto3 World Championship race start, sending Cormac into the gravel trap.
Even though he managed to rejoin the track, he was completely dropped from the pack, losing any chance of fighting for points.
🗣️ “Today’s race was pretty much over after just one corner and, when it’s out of your control, that’s a very bitter pill to swallow,” he said.
“I made an amazing start, overtaking a lot of riders and putting myself in a good position to fight with the group. But then I got a big contact from another rider which sent me into the gravel trap, costing me a lot of time and, with that, any chance of a strong result.
The resilient racer has been doing it tough this year with crashes and results not reflecting his speed on the bike.
Despite this, Buchanan remains determined to fight for the results he and his Code Motorsports team deserve.
🗣️ “This is one of those weekends we just have to move on from and focus on understanding what we need to get the best out of both myself and the bike, because we know when we do that, we can be very fast,” he said.
“Taking on the world championship as a New Zealander means having to defy the odds stacked against you and we’ve always known and accepted this. The results don’t tell the whole story about the progress we are making this season. When I look beyond the races, I know my trajectory is positive.
“I guess no-one truly sees the sacrifices and the fact I am navigating one of the toughest championships on the planet largely on my own – no manager, no coach, no family here and no real budget.
“Yeah, it’s not easy but it absolutely will be worth it and that is my fuel to keep fighting. I won’t give up because I know the potential we have.”
Buchanan and his team look forward to the Brembo Grand Prix of Italy at the iconic Mugello Circuit.
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