The 2023 factory Honda Suzuka 8 Hours team will consist of WorldSBK riders Xavi Vierge and Iker Lecuona, and four-time 8 Hours winner Takumi Takahashi.
The fallen rider was avoided by all behind him except for one, who decided to gas it over the top of his fellow rider - before the Enduropale had begun.
The family of Gino Rea have issued a statement detailing the full extent of his serious injuries following an accident in the build up to the Suzuka 8 Hours
There has been no official communication regarding Gino Rea since being airlifted to hospital on Saturday following a crash ahead of Suzuka 8 Hours