Honda Racing𝄹 Corporation today (Friday) released the following statement regarding Daijiro Kato's accident in last Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix.

The stꦰatement explains that Kato remains in a coma and that despite a Police Investigation the cause of the꧟ accident remains unknown.

The full statement can be seen below:

"We would like to thank everyone for 🃏their concern about the condition of Daijiro Kato following his unfortunate accident. This statement is an update on the developments since the accident.

"Immediately after 🎐the accident Mr. Kato was taken to hospital, where he continues to undergo medical treatment. However, there ꧂has been no change in his condition, and he remains unconscious.

"The cause of the accident was investigated by the Suzuka Precinct of the Mie Prefectural Police Department and related parties were interviewed, 🦂but the specific cause 🐟was not ascertained.

"Honda representatives have also examined the video records generated by the Suzuka Circuit's on-site surveillance cameras, but tౠhe video evidence is not sufficient to determine the cause of the accident.

"Hon🌞da Racing (HRC) has examined the motorcycle and analyzed the available data regarding its operation, but found no irregularities. Based on the currently available information, we have not been able to determine the cause of the accident."

Kato veered to his left♋ violently just after reaching the braking zone for the chicane at the end of lap three. He was travelling at around 200kph. The horrific accident that followed left the 26-year-old former 250cc World Champion with serious head, neck and chest injuries.

In the last 24𓄧hrs, Kato has shown signs of an increased heartbeat and blood pressure, but as the Honda statement explains, he remains critical.