Kiwi Rider May 2026 Vol.2 | Page 70

ROAD NEWS

CORMAC IS BACK

Cormac Buchanan, while not having the perfect weekend, care of a mishap, is back. Fighting back from injury, the Kiwi Moto3 sensation showed that he has lost nothing when his body isn’ t hurting, much. A strong showing in the latest round at Le Mans proved that the speed is back and, importantly for Cormac, the body held up to the rigours of the weekend. Frustratingly, it was another rider’ s error that brought Buchanan down early in the race. That race saw 14 crashes in the 26-strong field at Le Mans, as the heavens opened.

At the time of writing, Catalunya is the destination for the next round and it is a positive Cormac Buchanan who is headed there. He is quick in the dry and fabulous in the wet. Now that he is almost back to full fitness, he is determined to put it all together in a complete performance. Watch the next round and keep an eye on‘ our guy’ as he chases the lead. He is well capable. In racing, and Moto3 in particular, there are lots of variables and it is that heady combination of form, skill, confidence and luck that is needed to make the break. Go Cormac!

TRIUMPH … THE GOOD LUBRICANTS

Triumph is pleased to announce its range of lubricants and motorcycle care products is now available in NZ through your Triumph dealer. Long held partnerships with premium lubricant brands mean the range is designed for the modern Triumph engines. Detailing products, final drive lubricants and engine oil for your Triumph, by Triumph. Perfect.

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