DFX Ducati Corse rider breaks vertebrae in high-speed crash, airlifted to hospital
REGIS Laconi has had a massive off on his DFX Ducati in the opening laps of first practice and is in a critical condition.
Laconi was immediately airlifted to hospital where he was placed in a medically induced coma.
So far, information about the crash and Laconi's condition have been varied, but reports suggest he suffered a particularly violent highside and was slammed to the ground. However, he did not hit any obstacles. Laconi can move his legs and neurological damage is thought to be limited. However, surgeons are due to operate on Laconi this evening.
