Honda Racing Corporation today (Friday) released the following statement regarding Daijiro Kato's accident in last Sunday's Japaꦯnese Grand Prix.

The statement explains that Kato remains in a coma and that des꧋pite a Police Investigation 𒅌the cause of the accident remains unknown.

The full statement can be seen below:

"We would like to thank everyone for their concern about the condition of Daijiro Kato followi🐎ng his unfortunate accident. This statement is an update on the developments since the accident.

"Immediately after the accident Mr. Kato was taken to hospital, where he continues to undergo medical treatment. However, there has been no change ✤in his condition, and he reꦇmains unconscious.

"The cause of the accident was investigated by the Suzuka Precinct of the Mie Prefectural Police Department and related parti🐓es were interviewed, but the specific cause was not ascertained.

"Honda representativ𒁏es have also examined the video records generated by the Suzuka Circuit's on-site surveillance cameras, but the 🌄video evidence is not sufficient to determine the cause of the accident.

"Honda Racing (HRC) has examined the motorcycle and analyzed the available data regarding its operation, but found no irregu𒐪larities. Based on the currently available information, we have not been able to determine the cause of the accident."

Kato veered to his left violently just after reachin🎀g the braking zone for the chicane at the end of lap three. He was travelling at around 200kph. The horrific accident that followed left the 26-year-old former 250cc World Champion with serious head, neck and chest injuries.

In the last 24hrs, Kato has shown signs of an increased heartbeat and blood pressure, b🔥ut as the Honda🔴 statement explains, he remains critical.