Carlos Tatay undergoes surgery after 'serious injury' from a 'hard crash'

Carlos Tatay has undergone surgery on significant injuries after crashing in the Junior GP at Portimao.
Carlos Tatay, Moto2, Dutch MotoGP, 23 June
Carlos Tatay, Moto2, Dutch MotoGP, 23 June

"After the hard crash of our rider Carlos Taꦗtay during the first race of the JuniorGP at the Portimão circuit, he has b🌼een transferred to the hospital in Faro, where he is currently undergoing surgery due to the seriousness of his injuries," SAG Racing team said.

Later they added: "U𓄧pdate on Carlos Tatay's condition, surgery successfully completed. Under observation until further process is assessed."

Tatay was "evacuated conscious fro🔜m the Portimao circui⛎t" but had "damaged several vertebrae", according to Spanish media .

"His life 🔥is not in danger," the same report added.

"At all times he🐻 has been conscious," it alsꦏo states.

The 20-year-old Spaniard has raced in the most recent two Moto2 rounds this season, as a replacement forꦚ the injured Rory Skinner for Americ♉an Racing.

He also has completed three full years in Moto3.

Updates on Tatay's condition will appear here.

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