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

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

A statement issued by T𓃲ech 3 Racing sa🌃id: "During the afternoon hours, Alex Marinelarena suffered a heavy fall which knocked him out of consciousness.

"While the medical staff of the circuit were administering 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 Saint-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 regarding Alex's condition available for the moment, but the Tech 3⭕ Raci🌳ng Team will provide information as soon as his condition improves."