Moto3's Grand Prix started later than scheduled due to an incident during the sighting lap involving Noah Dettwiler and Jose Antonio Rueda.
The incident led to a delay, with both riders taken to hospital by medical helicopter. The race start was pushed back until the helicopter returned.
Rueda was confirmed alert and awake in hospital with contusions and a suspected hand fracture.
CIP Green Power stated: "Our rider Noah Dettwiler was involved in a serious accident... He will need to undergo multiple surgeries. He is in good hands, and we kindly ask you to respect his privacy."
Author's summary: Furusato wins Moto3 at Sepang.