Good news from Tech 3: Alex Marinelarena, injured during a private test at the Paul Ricard Circuit in the south of France last Thursday, awo꧙ke from the medically induced coma on Wednesday morning.

"After nearly one week in a deep sleep, the 21 year old rider was today, able to move his arms and legs as wel♍l as speak. Further examinations will now follow to clarify his condition, but the recovery process has already started," read a Tech 3 statement.

"The Marinelarena family and the whole Tech3 Racing Team wish to thank everyone sincerely for the numerous thoughts and wishes 🍌sent during these tough days."