Tech 3 Racing has revealed that Moto2 rider Alex Marinelarena has been put in a medically induced comꦅa following a heavy fall at Paul Ricard in France.

The team was testing at the French circuit along with the Technomag carXpert Team when the accident occurred on Thursday 𓆉afternoon.

A statement issued by Tech 3 Racing said: "During the afternoon hours, Alex Marin🐲elarena suffered a heavy fall which knocked him out of consciousness.

"W💙hile the medical staff of the circuit were a🍰dministering first aid at the scene, the 21-year-old Spanish rider was awake and able speak to the doctors.

"He was then taken to the Sai൩nt-Anne hospital in Toulon to undergo further examinations, where the medical staff decided to put him into a medically induced coma.

"There is no further medical information regღarding Alex's condition available for the moment, but the Tech 3 Racing Team will🌊 provide information as soon as his condition improves."