SUZUKA: Japanese rider Daijiro Kato was still fighting for his life late on Sunday night after suffering severe head, neck and chest injuries in a horrific crash at the season-opening Japanese Grand Prix.
The 26-year-old, who lost control of his Honda as he approached the chicane, was rushed by helicopter to an intensive care unit after medical staff had battled to get his heart beating again as he lay unconscious on the Suzuka track.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!