Cormac Buchanan, a 19-year-old New Zealand rider competing in the Moto3 class of the World Motorcycle Racing Championship, suffered a severe crash during practice in Goiânia, Brazil. He experienced a 'highside' that sent his motorcycle airborne, propelling him off the bike dramatically. The crash resulted in him landing hard on the asphalt, impacting onto his side, which left his protective back armor ineffective in preventing injury.

Despite the alarming nature of the fall, which commentators noted with disbelief, Buchanan miraculously managed to walk away from the scene of the accident. The commentator's astonishment highlighted just how serious the crash appeared, with many both in the audience and within the racing community expressing shock at his ability to escape relatively unscathed. This incident drew attention to not only the extreme risks faced by racers but also the impressive resilience of the athletes involved.

The event took place at the Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna, where the race weekend had already been overshadowed by poor track conditions. The incident added to the drama of the weekend as delays occurred due to a large hole that appeared on the main straight of the track, raising concerns about safety for all participants. Buchanan's escape from serious injury will likely spark discussions on safety regulations within the sport as well as the condition of racing venues.