The British Superbike star Callum Grigor (27) is in an artificial coma after a serious accident on Saturday (September 6) during the Pirelli National Superstock Championship race on the Circuit of Donington Park in England.
The driver, from Wishaw in Scotland, already fell in the first round at the run-up to the Goddards bend and then bumped with the engine of the Manx driver Nathan Harrison.
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According to the official statement from the British Superbike (BSB), the race was immediately stopped with a red flag and both drivers received medical help on the spot.
“Callum Grigor was found in a serious condition and needed immediate intervention on the track, including bringing it into an artificial coma. He was transferred to the Queen’s Medical Center in Nottingham for evaluation and specialized care,” said the organization.
Nathan Harrison ran an insulated injury on an limb and was also transported to the hospital.
On social media, fans and fellow drivers shared statements to Grigor, which is considered one of the great promises of British motorsport.
The condition of the shot is classified as “seriously”, and further updates from the championship organization are expected in the coming days.
Photos: Instagram @grigorracing. This content was created with the help of AI and checked by the editors.
