A "disaster" of a qualifying on Saturday included a crash on his first flying lap, leaving Buchanan unable to set a time that could have promoted him further up the grid.
Sunday’s race was marred by a horrific collision on the sighting lap between newly crowned Moto3 world champion Jose Antonio Rueda, of Spain, and Switzerland’s Noah Dettwiler, which resulted in both riders being airlifted to hospital.
In the latest reports from their respective teams, Dettwiler remains in a critical condition facing multiple surgeries, while Rueda has a fractured hand, concussion and several contusions.
"Everything else seems irrelevant right now as nothing compares to the battle Noah is facing,’’ Buchanan said.
‘‘Like the entire MotoGP paddock and racing community, my thoughts are with both him and Jose, and their families and teams, for a strong recovery.
"Motorcycle racing is dangerous and we know the risks but you never want to see an incident like this unfold."
With the race delayed by an hour and 40 minutes, the brutal heat took its toll and added to the difficult conditions.
Race distance was reduced to a sprint of 10 laps and Buchanan struggled from the outset to battle his way into contention. His race came to a frustrating end when he tucked the front on lap three.
"It was a really difficult and demanding weekend here in Malaysia, probably the most difficult of 2025. Nothing seemed to click and didn’t feel like my usual self on track and didn’t ride like how I can.’’
It was a disappointing result after Buchanan’s standout performance earned him a commendable 11th in Australia just a week earlier.
"I was determined to keep the momentum strong but the Malaysian round turned out to be very challenging. In moments like this it definitely feels like a rollercoaster, but I have a great team around me who will help me move forward.’’
Buchanan now prepares for the Portugal round of the Moto3 World Championship at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve from November 7-9. — Allied Media
